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Overview
This extra introductory year will give you the grounding you need to begin degree-level study. The foundation year focuses on the study of computing and mathematics in order to provide a good numerical background that will support you throughout the remainder of the degree. You will be able to progress to your chosen Bachelor’s course if you pass the foundation year successfully.
This degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
Programme Structure
Key areas of study include:
- C++ programming
- Software development fundamentals
- Social and professional issues in computing
- Maths and statistics for computer science
- Information management
- Computer systems concepts
- Information assurance and security
- Team project
- Data structures and algorithms
- Computer networks
- Operating systems
- Software engineering
- Concurrent and parallel programming
- Individual project
- Intelligent systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Pontypridd, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry criteria detail typical offers but USW considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents11900 GBP / year≈ 11900 GBP / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals9000 GBP / year≈ 9000 GBP / year
Funding
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