Access to HE Level 3 Diploma (Computing)

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Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Stretford Campus

Further Details

Age

Adult,University Level

Department

Access to Higher Education

Course Start Date

Monday 9th September 2024

Course Duration

Full-time, 1 Year

Course Time

09:20 - 15:20

Course Fee

£ 3928.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

TFP-AH3D-1500

Course Overview

If you’re a tech-savvy individual who wants to work in the fast-paced world of computing and digital systems but don’t yet meet the entry requirements for higher education, our Access to HE Computing programme will prepare you to continue your studies in Computing and Digital Technologies.

This is a Level 3 Diploma approved by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) for adult learners who are returning to study or who left school without the essential qualifications for undergraduate study. You will study a wide range of topics, including programming, network engineering, cyber security and web animation.

This course is specifically designed to prepare mature students for university level study. In 2022-23, 96.5% of students on our Access diplomas secured offers of university places. This compares with a progression rate of just 55.4% across all Access diploma courses in England and Wales.

The course runs for an academic year and you will be in college three days per week for 32 weeks. You will be attending for 13 hours per week (12 hours of lessons and 1 hour of tutorial). You will also need to allow at least 12 hours per week for private study and assignment completion.
Approximate times: 9.20am – 3pm (exact times to be confirmed)

Course Requirements

This course requires you to have achieved GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or better before enrolling on the Access Diploma.

In some circumstances, we can accept Functional Skills Numeracy or Literacy level 2 instead of GCSE Maths.

Please note that for some degree courses, you will also need GCSE Science at grade C/4 or better.

If you don’t meet the entry requirements, don’t worry. You can apply for our level 2 pre-Access course which will prepare you for the Access to Higher Education Course. You can also work towards achieving your GCSE Maths and/or English at the same time.

The pathway will run subject to minimum numbers being reached.

What you will Learn

On this Access Diploma, you will study modules in Computing and Maths for Computing. In addition, you will complete a module of ungraded Developmental units, which are designed to develop the academic and study skills you need to be a success, not only on the Access Diploma, but also in your future university-level studies

Assessment

Assessments include essays, practical reports, case studies, open or closed-book examinations and verbal, visual or IT-based presentations. All modules will include an element of time-constrained assessment which will contribute towards the final module grade.

Progression

On successful completion you can continue your learning journey to the next level at a wide range of Higher Education providers.

The career opportunities in the computing and digital sector are huge. Cyber-security, Artificial Intelligence, Virtualisation, Cloud Computing, the Internet of Things, and Mobile Computing are just a few of the rapidly expanding technology concepts that will open-up intriguing and diverse employment paths for you in the future.

Depending on your future degree-level studies some of the roles that this programme will prepare you for include: database analyst, programmer, cyber security professional, network and systems engineer and many others.

Career Options

TThe career opportunities in the computing and digital sector is huge. Virtualisation, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and mobile computing are just a few of the rapidly expanding technology concepts that will open up intriguing and diverse employment paths for you in the future.

Depending on your future pathways some of the roles that this programme will prepare you for includes: database analyst, programmer, cyber security professional, network and systems engineer and many other opportunities.

Mandatory Units

1. Computing

Event Driven Programming
ICT Systems Lifecycle
Database Principles & Design
Principles of Computer Programming
Computer Systems Architecture
Structured Programming
Programming Using Objects
Communities and Sharing on the Word-Wide Web
Developing Spreadsheet Applications
Website Design & Development

2. Maths for Computing

Number Systems and Data Representation
Matrices
Coordinate Geometry
Algorithms, Pseudocode & Trace Tables
Computer Logic

3. Developmental

Applying for HE
Report Writing
Presentation Skills
Study Skills
Using Research Skills

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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