BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year
Arden University
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
4 - 12 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 5,500 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Apr 2024
* Foundation year fee: £4,000
Introduction
The BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year is designed to enable students to achieve an undergraduate honours degree in Computing by undertaking a rigorous study of theories, techniques and issues and acquiring the practical skills that are essential within the changing environment such that they can pursue related careers or further relevant academic study.
This programme is designed for people who want a career in computing, but who need some additional training or support before beginning university.
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Arden is the university that comes to you
This degree is delivered online, with no fixed lecture times, and with 24/7 access to all study materials online, so that you can keep your unique lifestyle and commitments alongside your study. With personalised student support and 1-to-1 communications with your UK tutors, your degree is completely tailored to your needs.
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Curriculum
Foundation Year
- Using Numeracy, IT and Data
- Research Skills & Using Information
- Values, Ethics & Working Collaboratively
- Developing Academic Skills
- Structure of Business
- Technology in Organisations
Year 2
- Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development (Core)
- Introduction to Computer Systems and Security (Core)
- Introduction to Databases (Core)
- Introduction to Programming (Core)
- Introduction to Web Authoring (Core)
- Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work (Core)
Year 3
- Human-Computer Interaction (Core)
- Data Analytics and Visualisation (Core)
- IT Project Management (Core)
- Systems Analysis and Design (Core)
- Then choose 2 from:
- Advanced Databases (Elective)
- Digital Business (Elective)
- Object-Oriented Programming (Elective)
- Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments (Elective)
Year 4
- Data Mining (Core)
- Managing Innovation and Change (Core)
- Computing Project (Core)
- Choose 2 from:
- Information Security Management (Elective)
- Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)
- Distributed and Cloud Computing (Elective)
- Web Application Development (Elective)
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
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