Foundation Degree/HNC in Information Communication Technology

Level: 4

UCAS Code:GKA0

Duration: Part Time (3 years, 8 hrs per week for 2 years plus a 3rd year work placement.)

Entry Requirements:
GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above and 120 points at A-level or equivalent. Mature applicants may be accepted without formal qualifications, subject to interview.

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide a broad base of IT knowledge as well as interpersonal and professional skills. It has a strong practical orientation and includes employment-based learning. The course will be delivered through a mix of traditional lectures, tutorials and practical sessions with some modules available online so you can study at a time and place that suits you. Each module will have assessed assignments and some will have an exam at the end.

What you will Study:
To achieve the qualification you will study in year 1:
Information systems analysis and design 1
Web design and development
Computer systems and networking concepts
Developing Business Applications.

Year 2:
Information systems analysis and design 2
Problem solving for computing
Rich internet application development
Database development

You may exit the course at this point with an HNC in ICT, or continue to the third year of the Foundation Degree by completing and independent Study in Computing and a work-based learning project.

On Completion/ Career Paths:
After successfully completing this course, students may progress to an honours degree.

Further Information & How to Apply:
If you would like further information, please contact Student Services on 0800 169 3825 or complete an enquiry or application form online.

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