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Computing (Foundation Entry) BSc (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire

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UCAS CODE: 8H11

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Course Overview

On this challenging and highly practical Computing Foundation Entry degree, you’ll examine the application of innovative technology to solve commercial and industrial computing problems.


Why study with us

- No previous computing experience is required. The course develops essential computing skills and explores a wide range of modern applications of IT. - In your foundation year you’ll develop technical skills and the confidence and academic skills required for honours-level study. - You’ll study modules that are common to other specialist courses. So you can opt to transfer to Business Computing, Databases, Multimedia, Software Development or Computer Networks.


What you'll do

- You’ll use specialist software to do things that would not be allowed on a public network (for example, configuring networks or database servers, or testing system security). - Where possible, we make software available for you to use on your own PC. - We’ll give you opportunities to show off your technical skills and gain vital work experience as well to boost your employability.


Accreditations

- The CITP provides independent recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS, the professional computing body.- The BCS are the professional body for computing and provide recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS.- We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.


Future Careers

A Computing Foundation Entry degree can lead to a range of careers including: analysing clients' business requirements and specifying appropriate IT systems, designing and managing networks, or developing multimedia, databases or high-performance software.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

16,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Central Lancashire

  • University League Table

    99th

  • Campus address

    University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    93rd out of 115 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    124 55%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    82nd

    13
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.76 75%

    73rd

    3

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