COMPUTING FOR INDUSTRY BSc (Hons) Level 6 Degree (Top-Up)

Level 6
Higher Education
Portadown Campus
The Open University

Overview

The course provides students with the opportunity to apply and further expand on the knowledge gained at Level 5. Independent thinking, research skills and self-driven learning instil the professional skills required of a graduate. The modules selected will also blend in the technologies, skills, knowledge and resources required by industry.

The course supports students to develop a range of independent thinking and planning skills with the underpinning industry relevant curriculum knowledge and support to enable them to carry out a detailed research project.

The course aims to produce graduates who can apply their understanding, experience and specialist skills to the modern computing industry to be economically valuable to the Northern Ireland and UK economies and beyond.

The taught modules are delivered by experienced lecturing staff. You will normally have classes for 10 hours per week, comprising lectures, practical sessions and some blended learning. In addition, you will be expected to undertake independent study of approximately 12 hours per week.

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SRC Level 6 Descriptors

Entry to the BSc Honours Computing for Industry Top-Up programme requires applicants to have successfully completed an Open University, Ulster University or Queen's University Belfast, Foundation Degree in a related Computing subject with a pass mark of 55% or above in Level 5 modules (or other relevant Level 5 qualifications such as a Pearson's Higher National Certificate/ Diploma) in a Computing related discipline.
Applicants should have attained GCSE English language and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above (or equivalent, for example, Essential Skills Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are also accepted).

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/A-Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

A base campus has been listed for the purposes for any face-to-face delivery.

Research Methods for Computing Professionals.
Advanced Mobile and Cloud for Industry.
Emerging Technologies.
Programming and Web Technologies.
Dissertation Project.

Students will be assessed by coursework, practical assessments and examinations.

Each year students go on visits and attend various events etc. as opportunities arise.
While these are not mandatory for success, they complement course content and should cost no more than £20 - £30 per year, paid as and when required.

Please note: Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

The articulation route for successful graduates from this course allows for progression onto university master degree courses in computing related disciplines, subject to individual course requirements.

Employment opportunities may also exist on successful completion.