BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year
Course Overview
Embarking on your academic journey with Arden means laying a solid foundation for your future in computing. Our BSc Computing with Foundation Year is tailored to equip you with essential academic study skills, preparing you for success at the university level. As you progress, you'll delve into advanced computing concepts, mastering the practical skills needed to meet the demands of today’s ever-evolving computing landscape.
Advanced computing skills are in high demand in today’s global job market, providing you with ample opportunities to fill industry gaps, specialise, and progress your career. That’s why we’ve structured your learning to give you a foundation for ongoing skills development.
What you’ll learn
Our BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year offers in-demand skills sought after in today’s tech industry. Our modules cover areas of computing such as programming (Java, Python, PHP), web development (HTML, CSS, Javascript), databases (MySQL), cloud computing, cyber security, data analysis, human-computer interaction, and computing ethics.
You can tailor the skills you learn by choosing between two curated pathways depending on your aspirations: a technical pathway and an information systems pathway.
Learn by doing
Many of our modules are ‘hands-on’ and designed to equip you with the practical skills you need for your career. Unlike many computing courses that lack real-world preparation, our programme focuses on practical, authentic assessments. As such, you’ll engage in coding, database creation, web document development, data analysis, and working with cloud services before engaging in assessments that allow you to demonstrate these skills.
Course details and modules
Our award-winning curriculum has been designed to give you the modern skill set needed to start your career on the right footing.
Your modules take a hands-on approach to provide you with transferable real-world skills for your future. After reviewing key academic study skills, you’ll have the opportunity to master coding, database and web document creation, data analysis, cloud computing, IT project management, systems analysis soft skills, and more.
Just some of the fascinating modules available on this course include:
Data Mining
In the modern workplace and wider society, data reigns supreme. Learn how to manipulate and visualise data to make informed business decisions across various sectors. Develop skills in Python, one of the most popular programming languages in data science.
Web Application Development
Today, applications are as likely to run in a web browser as on a desktop. Showcase your ability to create interactive web-based systems by combining the diverse skills you’ve acquired in databases, programming, web design, and user experience.
Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments
Examine the dilemmas that IT practitioners face and explore the potential impacts of their decisions using current examples. Utilise ethical frameworks and professional codes of conduct relevant to IT professionals. Recent news events highlighting the impact of faulty computer systems underscore the importance of embedding ethical practices and behaviours throughout an organisation.
Modules
- Preparing for University Success
- Exploring the Business Environment
- Advancing your Academic Skills
- Becoming an Effective Leader
- Planning for Your Future Success
- Investigation & Innovation Project
- Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development (Core)
- Introduction to Computer Systems and Security (Core)
- Introduction to Databases (Core)
- Introduction to Programming (Core)
- Introduction to Web Authoring (Core)
- Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work (Core)
- Human Computer Interaction (Core)
- Data Analytics and Visualisation (Core)
- IT Project Management (Core)
- Systems Analysis and Design (Core)
- Then choose either
- Technical route
- Advanced Databases (Elective) and
- Object Oriented Programming (Elective)
or - Information Systems
- Digital Business (Elective) and
- Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments (Elective)
- Data Mining (Core)
- Managing Innovation and Change (Core)
- Computing Project (Core)
- Then choose either
- Technical route
- Distributed and Cloud Computing (Elective)
- Web Application Development (Elective)
or - Information Systems
- Information Security Management (Elective)
- Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)
Entry requirements
What you need to study with us
Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible by ensuring that you can study your degree in a flexible and convenient way. That’s why we keep our requirements simple. All you need is a laptop or desktop PC (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good internet connection. Through ilearn, our online university campus in the cloud, you’ll be able to access your course calendar, support services, learning materials, and our online library containing thousands of ebooks, as well as tools for creating assignments, keeping notes, and collaborating with other students on your course.
Eligibility
To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:
- Passes at grade C (grade 4) or above in three subjects at GCSE level OR 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent – if your qualifications are older than 3 years we would also ask to see a professional CV.
- Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference.
- We also offer this course as a standard bachelor’s degree without foundation year.
Candidates for our computing with foundation year undergraduate degree are required to submit a personal statement (of between 350-550 words) which tells us about your motivation for studying this course. You may also be invited to attend an interview to demonstrate your ability to study the course successfully.
This statement should include:
- Your motivation for undertaking the programme
- Why you’ve chosen your particular course
- Any long-term goals or career aspirations
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
We also offer an internal English test for applicants.
Course fees and funding
Course fee breakdown
| In Berlin campus (Germany) | Fee |
|---|---|
| fee per level: | € 10,500 |
Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on (i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.