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FD Computing

Middlesbrough College

UCAS Code: A144 | Foundation Degree - FD

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2years

Full-time | 2024

Computing is an integral part of our lives, both at home and in business. This programme enables you to gain knowledge and understanding of real-world computing developments, and will help you to develop the necessary practical skills through work-related learning.

You will focus on networking and security, systems design and development, programming, web services, database development, project management, problem solving and professional skills.

Throughout the course you will also be encouraged to develop your employability skills. You will replicate real-world practices by using specialised industry-standard tools and completing an industry-related project.

Successful completion of this programme provides entry to the BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-up) so that you complete a full honours degree.

Modules

Modules offered may vary.

Year 1 modules include:
Introduction to Web Development
Agile Project Management
Database Design and Development
Networking Fundamentals
Programming Fundamentals
Work Environment and Reflective Practice

Year 2 modules include:
Networking and Cyber Security
Client-Server Scripting
Object Oriented Programming
Connected System Development
Emerging Technology Project

Assessment methods

You will be assessed through a variety of summative assessments that may be in the form of, but not limited to, report writing, practical work, examinations, case studies, presentations, research and project work.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£6,900
per year
England
£6,900
per year
EU
£6,900
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,900
per year
Scotland
£6,900
per year
Wales
£6,900
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Middlesbrough College

Department:

Faculty of Business, Administration, Management and IT

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