| Start dates | Entry requirements | Full- or Part-time | Assessment | |
| September | 180 UCAS points; GCSE Mathematics Grade C | Level of English required | Full-time | Exam and written assessment |
Course outline
This programme is a pre-university access programme specially designed for Applied Computing. The overall aim is to equip students who have not achieved the minimum entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Computing with the fundamental knowledge and essential skills required for the intensive study of the BSc in Computing at Buckingham.
The 12-week programme consists of three modules in mathematics, fundamentals of computing and web computing. Students must pass all modules before being allowed on to the BSc degree programme. Successful students will be awarded a Certificate of Preliminary Studies for Computing.
Teaching methods
Teaching and learning are enhanced by virtual learning environments, online /stand-alone computer-based teaching, learning packages and software tools. The principle of progressive disclosure is adopted for classroom-based teaching. The opportunities for interaction between staff and students include lectures, small group tutorials and practical classes. Group projects, student seminars and workshops may be organised. Feedback from tutors provides significant assistance in skill improvement.
At the end of the programme students will:
- understand the roles that computers systems now play in the modern world.
- understand the fundamental concepts of computing.
- possess knowledge in essential mathematics that is crucial for the study of a BSc computing programme.
- understand basic concepts of the WorldWide Web and skills in designing useful documents on the Web.
- have awareness of and familiarity with the University study environment
