Course Summary

The programme is designed as a one year top-up to the FdSc Computing, Networking & Software Development programme offered at Cornwall College or an equivalent FdSc. It offers development and in depth study in the field of evolving computing technologies and also gives you the opportunity to further your specialisation in either the field of networking or software development. The preparation of study for vendor certifications alongside the academic qualification ensures you will meet the needs of industry. You will study an individual 40-credit project module, together with a common core of 60 credits. These include E-Business for the Entrepreneur, Digital Forensics and Agile Methods. There are a further 20 credits of electives for you to choose, from either the Networking route, studying Advanced Networking, or the Software Development route, studying Advanced Object Oriented Programming. Programme content is informed by and supported by national and local industry. Study will be through formal lectures, tutor led seminars, blended learning and self-directed research and study. There will be practical workshops in computer suites and in the Cisco Networking Lab. Assessment is by means of written reports, presentations, case studies, in-class tests and skills based assessments. Possible careers available with this qualification: Network Security Specialist Network Engineer Manager Network Technician Manager Software Engineer Analyst Programmer Systems Analyst Web Developer Database Developer Agile Project Manager Teacher

Course Details - Modules

Indicative Modules: - Honours Project - Entrepreneurship for E-Business - Digital Forensics - Agile Methods - Cloud Computing & Security Networking Pathway - Advanced Networking Software Development Pathway - Advanced Object Oriented Programming

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 221B

Institution code: C78

Campus Name: Cornwall College Camborne

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


240 credits from an FdSc or HND in appropriate subject, with a minimum 55% profile in Level 5 modules. Applicants are assessed and a short bridging course to make up for any shortfall in required skills and knowledge, may be required.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.cornwall.ac.uk

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

EU 4300.0 Year 1
England 4300.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4300.0 Year 1
Scotland 4300.0 Year 1
Wales 4300.0 Year 1
International 4975.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 4975.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Tregonissey Road, St Austell
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Cornwall
PL25 4DJ

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