Software Engineering FdSc
Newcastle College University Centre
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Start date

08-SEP-25

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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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 ...Read more

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

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Entry requirements

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A level

A 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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England

£9,250 per year

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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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus Scotswood Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7SA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Newcastle Central  0.3 miles away
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