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This course is designed around the computing requirements of local industry. Learners 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.
Optional Modules
Modules are subject to change.
Dungannon (Options Available)
Year 2 Semester 1 - Network Database Management Systems or Software Testing and Administration
Year 2 Semester 2 - Programming Mobile Devices or Emerging Technologies
Omagh (Compulsory modules may change each year)
Year 2 Semester 1 - Software Testing and Administration
Year 2 Semester 2 - Emerging Technologies
Enniskillen (Compulsory modules may change each year)
Year 2 Semester 1 - Network Database Management Systems
Year 2 Semester 2 - Programming Mobile Applications
A minimum of 64 (CC) UCAS tariff points for Full-time, 56 (CD) UCAS tariff points for Part-time, with passes in 4 different subjects including grade C/4 or above grade C for GCSE English and Maths. Entry is also subject to successful interview.
Where an applicant does not hold the formal academic requirements for entry to the programme, but can demonstrate relevant experiential learning across a range of industries, they may apply for admission through the College Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. In such cases, contact the Course Director for the programme who will advise further.
In the event of over-subscription entry criteria may be enhanced. Refer to general entry requirements.
Assessment is by the use of coursework assignments with some module examinations throughout the duration of the course.
The articulation route for successful graduates from the South West College Foundation Degree in Science in Computing is as follows and depends on the overall grade achieved: ·
Career Opportunities
Tuition Fees
2023/24 fees:
Full-Time: £2,700 per year (payable for each year)
Part-Time: £265 per 20-credit module. £530 for 40-credit Work Based Learning Module
For 2024/25 & 2025/26 fees, please refer to our Fees and Charges Policy on the College website.
Other Fees Associated with the Course:
Access NI disclosure is required and costs £33. During your course you may be required to purchase course text books and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £250 per year.
P5002DF10A
Session Code
2 Year(s)
Duration
Higher Education
Mode of Study
20
Hours per Week
30
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
23/24
Academic Year
11/09/2023
Start Date
Subject to Timetable
Day/s
Sinead.McGee@swc.ac.uk
Coordinator(s)
Total Annual Fee £2,700.00
Total Concessionary Fee N/A
Fees Payable Each Year
**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?
P5002EP10A
3 Year(s)
13
09:00-22:00
Time
Heather.Ellison@swc.ac.uk
Total Annual Fee £1,060.00
P5002OF10A
Shauna.McKeown@swc.ac.uk
P5002OP10A
Monday
P5002EF10A
12/09/2023
P5002DP10A
13/09/2023
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