What You Will Study
The course is divided into a number of core units that are designed to give you a broad overview of the subject area, including:
- Programming
- Professional Practice
- Networking
- Database Design and Development
- Security
- Project Planning
- Web Design and Development
- Software Development Lifecycles
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Attendance Expectations
The course is full-time, over around three days per week. A similar amount of self-study time outside of these hours is also a requirement.
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How You Will Be Assessed
Assessments for the course may take a variety of forms, from the creation of products like applications and networks, group work and presentations, to formal written assignments and reports.
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Entry Requirements
64 UCAS points which can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff.
AND
A satisfactory interview.
AND
GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above.
OR
An Access to HE Diploma in a relevant area. Suitable diplomas include Computing/Science/Maths.
Applications will be considered on an individual basis and applicants with extenuating circumstances may be accepted with a lower tariff at the discretion of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.
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Fee Information
£7,400
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Further Study
On successful completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Top-Up in Computer Science at Wakefield College.
