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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
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Full Time
08-SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
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Full time
08-SEP-25
2 Years
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This Software Engineering Foundation Degree will prepare you for a fulfilling and exciting career within the ever-growing computing industry. The demand for talented and specialised employees who can design, develop and implement software applications and databases is growing, and this demand shaped the design and content of this degree. Working alongside industry-experienced tutors and with fantastic facilities, this practical degree will provide you with a strong foundation for your career ahead. At Newcastle College University Centre we have collaborated with key industry contacts in the region so you will get relevant, career-focused training in a range of computing areas. Alongside this qualification, you will also be accredited with a Software Developer Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). In both Year One and Year Two of this Software Engineering degree, you will undertake a Work-Based Learning module where you will undertake and manage a real-world technical project for a client. You will be asked to develop an industry standard software application or website which will prepare you for a career within software after completing the course. Once you complete your degree you can progress onto one of our BSc (Hons) Top-Up degrees. This course will also help you develop a variety of computing skills that allow you to pursue a career in website development, IT consultancy, software development, or other industry related roles
Exam type
A levelA level:
C Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
C Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
64 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MPP Grades / Points required
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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