Degree in Computing Sciences (Foundation Year)
Course Code:330FCP51A
Course Type:Full-time
Qualification: After four years - BSc (Hons) Degree in: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence Computer Science, Multimedia and Digital Systems, Information Technology for E Commerce, Internet Computing, Human-Computer interaction Design and music informatics.
Duration: 1 Year
Venue:
Crawley Campus, College Road,
Crawley West Sussex, RH10 1NR
Start Date: September
Entry By: Direct Entry
Entry Requirements:
Mature candidates with appropriate experience or evidence of personal development and interest in the field of study. A basic competence in IT and mathematical ability equivalent to GCSE grade C are required. Younger applicants (over 18) would be expected to provide evidence of academic ability including GCSEs and either 2 A-Levels (Grade C) or equivalent.
Course Content:
The programme is run in conjunction with the University of Sussex with the first year held at Central Sussex College (Crawley campus) and the remaining three years at the University of Sussex. Students will automatically be members of both institutions although registered students of the University of Sussex.
The first year at Crawley campus will be run on a semester basis of two 17 weeks sessions in the year.
Semester 1:
Foundation Programming
Systems Analysis and Software Design
Discrete Systems
Databases and Application Development
Semester 2:
Program Development (C++)
Introduction to Interactive Web Design
Mathematics for Computing
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Throughout the year:
Personal and Communication Skills
Symbolic Reasoning
Other Details:
Applications for this course need to be made via UCAS. This is a franchised course and will therefore be listed under the host University, in this case Sussex.
To apply you will need: a current UCAS Directory, UCAS Application Form, Instructions, and an Acknowledgement Card.
The application details are as follows:
Institution Code Name: SUSX
Institution Code: S90
Course Code: G402
Campus Code: X
Short form of course title: BSc/CSC
Outcome of Course and Progression:
After four years you may attain one of the following BSc Honours Degrees: Computer Science, Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology for E-Commerce, Internet Computing, Multimedia and Digital Systems, Music Informatics, Games and Multimedia Environments (GAME), and Human-Computer Interaction Design.
Cost:
Standard Higher Education tuition fee set by the Government.
Overseas students are required to pay full tuition costs, for more information please contact International Centre on 01293 442295.
Further Information:
his application to study and any learning agreement entered into shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Notes:
Course fees and information quoted are correct for the current academic year.
Course Times/Timetable:
TBA
