Student Handbook 2024/25
Computing (Level 5 Foundation Degree)
UU
Computing & IT
Available Sessions
You may be eligible for funding on this course *
If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company
* Terms and Conditions apply
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.
What's Next?
Further Study
Successful completion of the course, depending on overall grade, enables progression to the second year of the BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Ulster University, or similar degrees at other universities, or directly into Computing / IT related employment.Career Prospects
A pathway to a diverse range of Computing and IT related career opportunities, including; Programming - Junior Developer - Web Developer - Mobile App Developer Computer Technologies Database Design - Database Administrator - SQL Developer - Data Analyst Cyber Security - Cybersecurity Analyst - Penetration Tester - Security Consultant Web Development - Front-End Developer - Back-End Developer - Full-Stack Developer Software Testing - QA Analyst - Test Automation Engineer - Manual Tester Data Analytics - Data Analyst - Business Intelligence Analyst - Data Scientist UX Design - UX Designer - UI Designer - UX ResearcherEnquiry
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This course has been an exciting and challenging journey that allowed me to discover my love of design. The excellent tutors opened my eyes to new materials, techniques and media which has helped me develop my illustration and digital skills. I’ve now decided to study Game Design at university.Shan Farren -
NWRC has helped me develop in my career, improving my skills in technology and business development. I will continue to be involved with the College. Life Long Learning is key to long and healthy relationships.Patsy O'Kane (Cityside)