Summary
This one year course has been designed for those wishing to progress onto a BSc degree course. It will provide grounding in the key subjects needed for continuing on a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) based degree courses.
Course Information
The content and structure of the course are designed to provide the fundamental knowledge and key skills required for success on a BSc degree course. There are five main topics:
Computer Technology
Science, Technology and Electronics
Business & Communications
Mathematics
Information Technology
Course Aims
The course aims to develop knowledge in ICT, with an awareness of the fundamental role of ICT in business, economic and social terms. The course provides opportunities for mature students without formal qualifications and school leavers with inappropriate qualifications for normal direct entry, a route leading to BSc (Hons) degree courses.
The course also develops knowledge and transferable skills that are generally applicable for employment for those not continuing to degree level.
Prospects
ICT is now embedded within all aspects of our lives at work, home or at leisure, providing an unprecedented demand for ICT skills and an ever-expanding range of career opportunities. Successful completion of the course allows students who do not currently possess appropriate qualifications to join one of the following degree courses:
• BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
• BSc (Hons) Computer Networks for Business
• BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security
• BSc (Hons) Information and Communications Technology
• BSc (Hons) Software Design and Networks
• BSc (Hons) Computing and Electronics
• BSc (Hons) Computer Aided Design
• BSc (Hons) Computer Aided Automotive Design
• BSc (Hons) Engineering Product Design
Further Information
Course Enquiries
Birmingham City University
Technology Innovation Centre
Millennium Point
Curzon Street
Birmingham
B4 7XG
Tel: 0121 331 6400
Fax: 0121 331 5401
Email: enquiries@tic.ac.uk
www: www.tic.ac.uk
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Computer Technology Foundation
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Applications
UCAS
(H618 BSc/ComTf)
Course Director
Clive Davis
Course Length
Full Time: 1 year
Location
Millennium Point
Requirements
Applicants will be expected to have successfully completed at least one of the following or an equivalent qualification:
• Five GCSEs/GCEs with at least one GCE ‘A2’ Level, Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject to at least GCSE Grade C.
• An Edexcel National Certificate/Diploma in a relevant subject. Maths, English Language and a Science subject to at least GCSE Grade C.
A typical tariff point offer is 100 with AS qualifications used towards the tariff where appropriate.
Mature applicants who are able to demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics and written English will be considered for entry at Foundation Level.
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