Computing and Engineering (T47) CertHE
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This course develops your skills in and understanding of computing and engineering. These are two areas that underpin most aspects of the way we live. Gain a foundation in the basic principles of hardware-based, software-based, or systems-based technologies. Computing skills with basic knowledge of engineering can lead to an array of career opportunities. Apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to ...Read more

This course develops your skills in and understanding of computing and engineering. These are two areas that underpin most aspects of the way we live. Gain a foundation in the basic principles of hardware-based, software-based, or systems-based technologies. Computing skills with basic knowledge of engineering can lead to an array of career opportunities. Apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development in the field.


Key features of the course

- An ideal starting point for a career in information technology, computing, communication technology or engineering- Introduces the fast-changing world of computing and engineering, and develops your mathematics skills- Sample tasters in computing and engineering- Builds a solid foundation for further study

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Ash
27 Feb 23

The student support is great and tutors are very helpful. Having some campuses in different locations would be good for students not based in southern England...Read more

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Kelly
14 Feb 23

Being able to study and improve myself in a way that I can manage is amazing. Everyone I have come into contact with has been very helpful. Although it is distance learning it is..Read more

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England

£3,636 per year

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£1,188 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£1,312 per year

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Students from Wales

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£1,159 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£3,736 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£3,736 per year

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Students from EU

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£3,736 per year

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Ash
27 Feb 23
The student support is great and tutors are very helpful. Having some campuses in different locations would be good for students not based in southern England....
Read more
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Kelly
14 Feb 23
Being able to study and improve myself in a way that I can manage is amazing. Everyone I have come into contact with has been very helpful. Although it is distance learning it is...
Read more
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