Computing - Access to HE Diploma

The course is broken down into manageable units focusing on giving you the study skills and knowledge required for university, perfect for those who have been out of education for some time.

Units include:

• Digital media production
• Web authoring
• Relational databases - MS Access
• Introduction to programming - Eclipse IDE and Java
• Networking
• Current IT systems
• Study skills
• English and maths

Requirements:

• You must be aged 19 plus
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• GCSEs - grades A* - C / 9-4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or recognised non-UK GCSE equivalencies in English and maths preferred; however, each applicant will be considered on an individual basis
• Selection by interview, initial screening, literacy and numeracy tests

Assessment is on-going and developed through a portfolio of course work.

A large proportion of your work will be essay or assignment based but you can also expect exams, presentations and project work.

Creative Computing Foundation Degree Higher National Diploma or degree course at university

1 Year

The Advanced Learner Loan is available for this course

Access is an intensive study programme; you must be completely committed to hard work and are required to maintain 100% attendance. You are expected to self-study for a minimum of 10 extra hours a week to manage strict work deadlines and to cope with the workload