How long will it take?
The HND will take 2 years. The
honours degree will take a maximum of a further 2 years, 1 year in industry and 1 year in the University. And you can take a break between them, or switch from full to part time, if you want to get a full time job. It will be up to you.
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Our commitment to you is to:
support you as a critical and reflective learner
develop your IT skills in Programming, Networking, Project Management, Web Page Design and Software Enhancement.
encourage your creativity and entrepreneurial skills.
promote your ability as an independent learner.
use a range of teaching styles and learning/ assessment activities.
give you access to flexible learning support structures.
facilitate the acquisition of general and transferable skills.
encourage and nurture your enthusiasm.
promote your personal development.
provide a friendly environment studying in small classes
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Not only do graduates, on average, earn more, they live longer, have more life opportunities and gain greater job satisfaction.
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What will I study?
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Year 1
Information Systems & Packages (APO)
Maths & Presentation Stats (MPS)
Visual Basic Programming (DSA)
Computer Architecture (CA)
Intro To The Web (ITW)
Study Skills & Professional Development(SSPD)
Quality & Project Management (QPM)
Communication Technology (CISCO 1)
Java-J Builder (IOOP)
Year 2
Personal Project
System Analysis & Design--Oracle Database
Operating Systems (CISCO 2)
Web Design
Multimedia
Algorithms & Data Structures
Object Oriented Design & Further Java
Commercial Networks (CISCO 3)
Degree Top Up
To convert your HND to an Honours Degree, you will need to complete a further 12 weeks bridging course, 9 months work experience and a final year at Staffordshire University, depending upon your performance in your HND.
What do I need to qualify?
5 GCSE's (A-C) including mathematics plus an A level or 2 AS levels, AVCE, BTEC, work experience or a keen interest in computing for mature students. Progression to the degree course will be based on your success on this course as well as your other results. Each student's profile will be looked at individually.
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How much will it cost?
Full time students might have to pay an element of the cost of tuition. This year, the maximum is £1075 per year, but it depends on the income of the parent(s).
You will then need day-to-day living expenses, which obviously vary from person to person.
If you are full time, you are eligible to apply for a student loan, which is repaid later in your life. You do not have to start repaying until you earn specified amounts of income.
Our course is organised over 3 days, to allow you to both work and study in the remaining days. Good for the wallet, good for experience, excellent for your future CV!
Is it worth it?
Average salary £15,000 pa
Av Graduate salary £30,000 pa
Difference £15,000 pa
X 30 years £450,000
Few students leave with debts of more than £10,000 (much less here), which means that this is likely to be………
THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU EVER MAKE
(for, and in, yourself)
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