BSc Honours Computer Science with Foundation

Length of course

One-year full-time, as the first year (Credit Level 3) of a full-time four-year Honours degree programme

UCAS code

G401

Location

Central London (Cavendish).

This degree will give you the right IT skills and knowledge to be able to shape the future of businesses and organisations. The broadly-based course covers the areas of computer science, software development and information systems, providing an excellent basis for a rapidly changing environment. The key aspects of this course are its flexibility and the ability for the students to build customised courses within the broad area of computer science. Students will be able to follow recommended pathways in a range of computing areas.

Course content

The course will provide you with an introduction to all major areas of computing together with the necessary mathematical background. Emphasis is placed on the development of your analytical and practical skills necessary to start one of our degree courses. Handson experience will enable you to become competent in the use of computers in a range of business and industrial applications.

Subjects of study include

Computer Programming
Computer Science
Games Design Project
Mathematics
Professional and Transferable Skills
Spreadsheets and Databases
Webpage Design

Teaching and Assessments

You will study eight modules. Most modules include lectures provided each week. Tutorial seminar classes are also offered each week to provide a stimulating environment for you to work through examples and case studies, experiment with handson solutions in the labs, engage in group discussions, and gain immediate feedback and support from tutors. Course work is often based around written reports, laboratory practical tests, in-class theory tests, participation in group discussions, and individual and group project work. Some modules may include end of module exams.

Entry Requirements

Qualification type Grade/points

A Levels DDD/BC
International Baccalaureate 26 points
BTEC National Diploma/Certificate MMP/DM
Advanced Diploma Grade D in a relevant subject eg IT or Engineering, and a relevant ASL at Grade D

If your results are just below the entry qualifications for our degrees, or you have an equivalent non-standard background, then this course is designed to improve your knowledge and skills to progress to any of the degree courses offered by the School. The course represents the Foundation year (Credit Level 3) of the modular scheme, and is an integral part of an extended range of BSc Honours degree courses in computer science. It provides an informal and adult environment in which you can acquire the confidence and skills to study effectively at degree level.

Fees for 2010/2011

UK/EU students will pay £2,000. This fee will be fully refunded if you progress and enrol on to a University of Westminster degree programme in the following academic year.

International (non EU) students will pay £10,125.

Those who progress from an international foundation course at the University and then successfully complete a full degree programme at the University will have their final degree year fee reduced by the cost of their Foundation Year.

Further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries.

Course Leader

Henry Ditmore

Email: ditmorh@westminster.ac.uk

Dr David Hearnshaw

Email: hearnsh1@westminster.ac.uk

Admissions Office

Tel: +44 (0)20 7911 5883
Fax: +44 (0)20 7911 5079
Email: cav-admissions@westminster.ac.uk

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