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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
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Entry Requirements

    HNC in Computing

    AND

    A satisfactory interview.

    AND

    GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above.

    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.

  • Fee Information

    £7,400

  • 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.