Software Development IT (Access to HE)

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Software Development IT (Access to HE)

Birmingham metropolitan college
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Description

This is a full time course preparing students for entry into higher education. Students will study a range of computing modules to develop academic knowledge and complete a study skills programme to make them effective learners. Students will also complete Level 2 English and Mathematics modules unless they have already achieved an equivalent acceptable Level 2 English or Mathematics qualification. Each unit is delivered at Level 2 or Level 3 and valued at 3 or 6 credits depending on the amount of work covered in the module. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 15 Level 2 credits and 45 Level 3 credits to achieve the qualification.

Course content

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Web develop…

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This is a full time course preparing students for entry into higher education. Students will study a range of computing modules to develop academic knowledge and complete a study skills programme to make them effective learners. Students will also complete Level 2 English and Mathematics modules unless they have already achieved an equivalent acceptable Level 2 English or Mathematics qualification. Each unit is delivered at Level 2 or Level 3 and valued at 3 or 6 credits depending on the amount of work covered in the module. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 15 Level 2 credits and 45 Level 3 credits to achieve the qualification.

Course content

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Web development
  • Web scripting
  • Programming
  • Computer systems
  • Principles of software design
  • Event driven programming
  • Systems analysis and design
  • Databases
  • Games programming

Entry Requirements

All applicants will be invited for interview with a member of the course team and complete a written comprehension exercise on a relevant topic. An online assessment test will also be completed to show a minimum level of competence at Level 2 in English and Mathematics. All applicants must demonstrate significant life experience so that they can benefit from this intensive one year course.

Delivery & Assessment methods

The modules will be delivered through lectures and practical workshop activities. Assessment will be by assignment and/or examination depending on the module studied.

Progression

Successful students can progress onto higher education courses provided they meet the entry requirements including Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas and Certificates.

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