Course options
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Qualification
Access to Higher Education
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Location
Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
13-OCT-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Course overview
This one-year computing foundation course is the ideal way to learn essential programming, web design, networking, and security skills before starting a specialist three-year undergraduate degree. On completion of the foundation year, youll be able to join the first year of a course within the computing area.
Youll get to grips with the basics of computer programming by taking part in creative and fun practical projects. These will be carried out under the guidance of a teaching team with a wide portfolio of experience and skills.
Personal development is crucial 鈥� youll be supported in improving your academic confidence and start on the road to becoming an independent learner. We encourage teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration, both of which are highly valued by employers.
Solents computing team maintain a strong network of industry and employer contacts. Youll be encouraged to utilise these networks to seek work experience placements, attend industry events, and learn from specialist guest speakers.
Who this course is for
This foundation year is ideally suited to students who want to earn a specialist degree in an area of computing, but dont yet hold the qualifications or experience required to start on the first year of an undergraduate course.
Foundation years are designed to help prepare you for undergraduate study and are ideal for gaining an introduction into your chosen subject area.
If you've been out of education for a while, a foundation year provides a supportive environment for returning to studying.
Foundation year students have access to the same facilities, and academic and student support as students on undergraduate degrees.
Our foundation years are designed to offer a broad range of academic skills alongside a taste of the wider industry before you start your chosen specialist undergraduate degree. Some degrees also include a year in industry, meaning you can gain valuable first-hand work experience with a year-long full-time work placement between the second and third years of your degree.
- Computer networks
- Computing and cyber security
- Software development
Tuition fees
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拢 17,750per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Southampton Solent University
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University League Table
102nd
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Campus address
Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 0YN, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
101st out of 117 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 227125 55%74th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10073.0 73%90th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.05 76%44th
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