University of Hertfordshire

FdSc Computing Technologies (Software Development) (West Herts College)

University of HertfordshireWest Herts College, United Kingdom

Course overview

The foundation degree in Computing Technologies (Software Development) will give you an excellent grounding in computing while allowing you to specialise in aspects relating specifically to software development. In your first year, you will develop your knowledge of programming, computer systems architecture, databases and data analysis, networks, wireless and systems analysis. In your second year, you will continue to study a mixture of modules focusing on aspects of computing as well as modules specialising in software development.

Once you have completed your foundation degree you may be eligible to progress on to a BA (Hons) top-up year at the University of Hertfordshire, subject to obtaining appropriate grades in your foundation studies. Progression to the University’s Degree Programm

Key highlights

  • Broad grounding in computing with a software development specialism
  • First-year modules in programming, databases, data analysis and networks
  • Covers computer systems architecture, wireless and systems analysis
  • Second year blends general computing with specialist software development modules
  • Possible progression to an honours top-up year, subject to grades

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)48
  • A-level: DD — A Level: DD
  • International Baccalaureate: 48 — 48 UCAS points
  • BTEC: PPP — Accepted T Levels Design Survey and Planning for Construction

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Software developer
  • Junior programmer
  • Web developer
  • Application developer
  • Database developer
  • Software tester

Cost of study

UK/Home: £6,400

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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