COMPUTING Level 5 Foundation Degree in Science

The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to the course, is evidence that the learner or apprentice is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft Teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

• Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 64 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications.
• Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or approved equivalent.
• Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed recently, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Policy at https://www.src.ac.uk/about-us.

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code, Advice and Guidance: Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (29 November 2018).

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, Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and mathematics for Ulster University is available from the following link: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply.

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

Please note that for Ulster University qualifications, the general entry requirements for Ulster University must also be met in addition to those listed above.

Modules include:

• Computer Technologies.
• Introduction to Programming.
• Object Oriented Programming.
• Interactive Web Authoring.
• Database Systems.
• Visual Programming.
• Mathematics for Computing.
• Systems Software.
• Introduction to Networking.
• Introduction to Virtualisation Technologies.
• Work Based Learning.

Students will be assessed through examinations and coursework. Coursework assessments may take the form of class tests, case studies, practical activities, online testing, blogs and/or research.

If a student chooses to undertake work-based learning in certain jobs (within a school setting, for example) they may be subject to an advanced Access NI Check. The cost incurred by this will be covered by the College.

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.

On successful completion of this course and depending on your final grade, you may progress to year 2 of BSc Hons Computing Science; BSc Hons Computing Technologies; or BEng Hons Software Engineering at Ulster University. You may also progress to year 2 equivalent of the Open University Computing For Industry BSc (Hons) Degree (part-time) at SRC.

In all these cases, as you have passed your work-based learning module, you will be exempt from the placement year. You can therefore complete an Honours Degree in the same time period as a student enrolled directly on the degree at Ulster University.

Alternatively, you will have the opportunity to go straight into employment.