This programme is designed around the computing requirements of local industry. You will gain the knowledge, understanding and design skills to formulate solutions to computing problems and the practical skills to implement those solutions. Additionally, 'soft' skills will be developed in teamwork, communications, professional practice and time management.

The Foundation Degree Visual Media Arts has been designed to allow students to embrace their creativity while learning industry standard processes relevant to the creation of content for the film and game industries. Programme design has been informed by extensive consultation with industry experts to ensure that all our graduates are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in the competi...

This Foundation Degree offers a wide range of modules including Law, Computer Aided Design CAD, Site Management and Surveying. These modules equip students for careers in Site Engineering, Project Management, Site Surveying and Architectural Design. This Foundation Degree gives students a broad insight into many job roles within the Construction industry.

This programme is designed to prepare learners for a career in Civil Engineering and related industries at higher technician level. It will provide learners with specific practical and professional skills in analysis, organisation, design, teamwork and communication. The programme also aims to prepare learners to progress to Honours Degree level study or directly enter employment as a highly sk...

The Foundation Degree Sport and Exercise programme will focus on developing knowledge of the field (content) whilst providing students with opportunities to apply their learning in practical contexts (experience) and enhancing their learning through problem solving approaches (challenging and authentic tasks). The learning approaches will take into account the diverse b...

This qualification provides the foundation for your career in business management in the private or public sector. The Foundation Degree in Business Management focuses on developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to prepare you for a range of careers in business such as Management, Marketing, Finance and Economics. Students are supported to be entrepreneurial in their outlo...

The Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc) in Health and Social Care is an innovative and contemporary programme validated by Ulster University (UU) which aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, experience, attitudes and values needed for employment in the Health and Social Care sector, within which there is a growing demand for resilient, competent and patient-centred employees. The program...

This programme replaces the Ulster University Level 5 Foundation Degree (FdSc) Applied and Medical Sciences. It aims to provide a vocationally relevant science education for those wishing to follow careers in a wide range of science disciplines; producing competent individuals to meet local, regional and national needs by providing a good mix of scientific theory along with the practical...

The Tourism, Hospitality & Events with Specialisms - Tourism is an interesting programme designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the diverse and exciting field of hospitality and tourism. This foundation degree course offers students the opportunity to specialise in one or more areas of the tourism industry, enabling them to...

*Application to this programme is via UCAS and is not done directly with SWC.* The Foundation Degree will provide you with the opportunity to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of early years and related issues, enabling you to become a competent and well qualified Early Years Practitioner. The Foundation Degree will give you a nationally recognised qualification an...