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Overview
Key facts
A broad range of past, present and future technologies and techniques are considered within a framework which is designed to support you in acquiring crucial skills which underpin the duties and responsibilities of today’s computing professionals.A strong research-infused curriculum is adopted and is reinforced by an expectation that you will regularly contribute to the virtual classroom’s Discussion Forum. This will provide opportunities to consider diverse cutting-edge issues and current events - thereby supporting you in the acquisition of a broad range of transferable skills which are of pivotal importance in professional practice.As part of the assessment for this course, you will have the opportunity to carry out a research-informed case study in which they will be able to focus on ethical issues relating to specific past, current or emerging hardware and/or software systems/trends. Alternatively you may elect to undertake a practically based exercise. In either case, you will work within a small group – with each member being marked individually for their contributions.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Demonstrate competence in understanding key technical and environmental issues concerning the operation, implementation and application of digital systems
- Critically appraise past, present and future applications of digital systems with particular emphasis on their impact upon both society and the individual
- Formulate professional ethical positions in relation to the development, manufacture, application, proliferation and disposal of digital systems
- Participate effectively in group work and proactively contribute to the overall organisation of the group
- Recognise the varied roles and responsibilities which are associated with professional activity in the computing/IT domain and the importance of continued professional development
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Computer Sciences View 151 other Short Courses in Computer Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
You need to have one of the following:
- HND or foundation degree in a Computing subject from a UK university - or international equivalent recognised by NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre)
- Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development - 2010 QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework)
- British Computer Society (BCS) Diploma in IT (level 5) - including completion of the professional project
- HNC in Computing subject plus at least 3 years relevant work experience in a computing role
- Evidence of significant work and life experience which may be taken as the equivalent of traditional qualifications
Tuition Fee
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International
905 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 905 GBP for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
905 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 905 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.
Funding
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