FdSc Computing
About This Course
Can you create tomorrows technology then start here! The Foundation Degree in Computing is designed to give students a choice of progression including completing a top up year to a full degree with The University of Hull or directly into employment in the computing industry.
During the course you will have the opportunity to develop software using C# and web languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL as well as creating games, building networked systems and creating physical computing solutions using Arduinos or Raspberry Pi. These are often real world problems that you will be solving either through our in house web hosting company Enterprise Solutions or through your work placement.
The course involves a substantial work placement element. Applicants choosing the foundation degree will be expected to study 12 modules including the two work-based learning modules.
All programmes are led and taught by experienced teaching staff who are vocational specialists. They are qualified, and often have extensive experience within the industry or the sector being studied. All teaching staff meet or exceed the requirements set by the awarding institute or body.
Staff Profile: Sue Gresswell
Sue has a BSc (Hons) in Pure Mathematics and produce work on Soliton Solutions. Sue started out as a statistician but has worked in education for four years. She is passionate about her subject and likes to promote Mathematics to all but feels it is especially important to be a positive female influence to promote Mathematics to girls.
- A relevant level three BTEC diploma totaling 48 Tariff points.
or
- An A-level with relevant GCSEs at grade C or above
or
- Previous commercial experience in the computing sector and College interview
A typical offer for this course would ask for the entry requirements to be met, however, all offers take individual applicants’ experience and qualifications into account.
All modules are mandatory
Year 1
- Maths for computing
- Information technology and personal skills
- Introduction to programming
- Software engineering with human computer interface
- Computer hardware
- Work based learning
Year 2
- Computer networking
- Project management
- Object-oriented programming
- Data analysis and database design
- Website development
- Work based learning
You are expected to have a work placement for both years of the foundation degree.
Assessment methods include exams, practical assessments, presentations, group work, individual assignments, employer contribution and reflection. Examinations typically take place at the end of a module with the other assessments spread throughout the semester.
- Face to Face
- Classroom based
- Practical sessions
- 1 - 1 and group tutorials
- Online sessions
The Foundation Degree in Computing course has been running in conjunction with the University of Hull (UoH) for over 10 years. This relationship allows students the opportunity to progress directly onto the final year of UoH’s Computing Degree.
As we are a partner institution of the University of Hull, students are members of both institutions. This will offers you full access to all of the university’s facilities and software as well as East Riding College’s. The tutors on the Foundation Degree have a good relationship with local employers. The placements within these companies provides students with real experience working within the computing industry as part of their studies.
Upon successful completion of the foundation degree, you will be eligible to apply for the third year of the BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme at the University of Hull, or you can go directly into industry.
