The Computing and Information Technology Foundation Year offers a wide-ranging and rigorous introduction to the various facets of computing and information science and gives you the experience to make an informed decision about which degree course to study. From day one, you will be immersed in an exciting, innovative environment where you will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills which will be directly relatable to your future career. The modules will provide you with a solid introduction to information technology, information systems and computing, and students who successfully complete the course can progress onto the following degree courses: Information Technology Management for Business BSc (Hons), Computer and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons), Computer Networks and Cyber Security BSc (Hons), Computer Science BSc (Hons), Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons), Computer Science with Games Development BSc (Hons) and Computer Science with Web Development BSc (Hons).The foundation year in Computing and Information Technology is specifically designed to prepare you for a full computing or information science degree course. It will equip you with a range of technical and academic skills which will give you the grounding you need to succeed on these courses. There are no option modules available on the course but as part of the Exploring the Digital Society module you will have the opportunity to choose an area to study in more depth within small groups. This course is specifically designed with further study in mind and the content of all the modules on the course contributes to this. Each module provides you with the blend of various characteristics of the degrees available for you to study within the faculty.UCAS Code - I200Mode of Study - 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)