Course Overview

The UK’s IT industry is worth £58 billion annually. With projections suggesting the UK has the potential to create a further three million new technology jobs by 2025 (techuk.org), the demand for well-qualified information technology graduates is set to remain strong.

With a strong focus on programming (using Java and Python), the course includes a variety of software development, database, web development and networking units. You will also look at web APIs, JSON, HTML5 and big data analytics.

• Develop a range of broadly applicable IT skills such as programming, databases, networking, usability and web technologies

• Build communication, project management, teamwork and presentation skills through group and project work

• Develop extensive knowledge of computer programming

This course is delivered as part of a partnership between QA Higher Education and Solent University. The programme is validated by the University and delivered by QA Higher Education.

General Eligibility

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

72-96 UCAS points

A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM or BTEC Diploma at DD or equivalent

If you do meet these entry requirements, we offer a BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year that offers a more supported route into undergraduate studies.

If you don’t hold UK qualifications, please see the Country Specific Entry Requirements to find out more about the qualifications we accept.

To learn more about the international equivalencies we accept, please see the Country Specific Entry Requirements.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• GCSE English at Grade 4 (previously grade C) or above, or IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent