Student Handbook 2024/25
Computing (Level 5 Foundation Degree)
UU
Computing & IT
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Awarding Body
Course Modules
- Year 1 Programming Fundamentals (20 credits)
- Year 1 Database Design (20 credits)
- Year 1 Object-oriented Programming (20 credits)
- Year 1 Computer Technologies (20 credits)
- Year 2 Work Based Learning (40 credits)
- Year 2 Cyber Security (20 credits)
- Year 2 Software Testing (20 credits)
- Year 1 Mathematics for Computing (20 credits)
- Year 1 Web Development (20 credits)
- Year 2 UX Design (20 credits)
- Year 2 Data Analytics (20 credits)
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
64 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths Grade C minimum AND GCSE English Grade C OR Essential Skills Level 2 Communications; OR APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details).ROI Requirements
64 UCAS points plus OLC (Grade O4 or above) to include Maths and English; OR APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details).Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
Work placement (12 Weeks) will take place in the 2nd year of full- time study. Students will be supported to find a suitable work placement. To enhance career opportunities upon completing the course, students will undertake a 400-hour Work-Based Learning module during their final year. The course will allow students to enhance industry networks and prospects in a range of job roles within the sector upon completion of the course. There will be many opportunities to link with; local employers through work-based learning including arranged guest speakers, site visits and career networking events.