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Course code
Y838
Attendance
Full time
Duration
2 years
Intake
September only
Our
exciting range of Computing and Digital courses have been developed in
consultation with academics to ensure that they incorporate the most up-to-date
knowledge and skills, enabling progression on to higher education. In addition,
employers and professional bodies were consulted on content to ensure that this
conformed to current industry practice in computing and related occupational
disciplines - all with the aim of giving you the right combination of knowledge,
understanding and skills required for the future of
computing.
The topics studied on this course are:
- Computer games development
- Mobile Apps development
- Planning and management of computing projects
- Digital graphics and animation
- Object-oriented programming
- Relational database development
This programme includes a 45-day (315 hour) industry placement to help you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to progress into employment within the sector.
You
will be assessed via coursework assignments and exams.
Career opportunities may include:
- Software Engineer
- App Developer
- Games Programmer
- Database Analyst
- Web Developer
- Cloud Developer
- Network Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- Network Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Consultant
- IT Support Engineer
There
are computers available to all students throughout the LRCs at Bury College, but
a home PC capable of running Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (Community Edition)
will be a great aid to your studies.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
For Level 3 Computing: 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including Maths and English Language). Must have a grade 5 in Maths and Computer Science (if studied) OR GCSE 9-4 in Maths & English Language and a grade 9-5 in Computer Science (if studied) and a Merit on the Level 2 IT Course.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Gaming Hub
- Music Club
- Pride Club
- Student Ambassador Scheme
- A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
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