You gain the skills to take an innovative approach to computing in the digital age. Computing skills are central to all businesses who use networks, websites, programming languages and use database systems for integrated business systems.
You focus on a range of leading edge computing subjects that give you a competitive edge in your computing career.
This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Stockton Riverside College (campus code 3, telephone 01642 865400).
Client Computers and Server Administration
You are introduced to the key aspects of client PC maintenance and server management as applied to IT-based scenarios. You propose suitable hardware and software to a specification and budget, developing an understanding of why PC maintenance is important. You demonstrate that you understand why it is important to add security to devices and stop threats from occurring on systems.
Cybersecurity and Data Protection
You are introduced to the key aspects of cybersecurity and data protection issues that face an organisation in the current climate.
You develop your ability to design and develop database applications to meet a business need. A case study is used to follow the system development lifecycle. You develop a server database application from inception to implementation for a real-world scenario.
Developing and Managing an IT Project
You develop an understanding of how projects are planned and designed. You work through a real-life project and provide a project plan which includes meeting the client requirements within deadline and budget. You demonstrate that you can conduct independent research, engage in decision making and problem solving to ensure that the project outcome is successful. The end product is a non-deliverable project.
Introduction in Networking Concepts
This module shows the importance of networking, communication between different devices, including the open systems interconnection layer, and best practices for using equipment.
You develop responsive websites utilising an appropriate mark-up and style sheet language (HTML5 and CSS3). You are introduced to a web development lifecycle. You learn how web-based analysis and design techniques can be used early in the lifecycle and how project management and quality assurance/quality control techniques can be applied throughout the webcycle.
You develop an understanding of how to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders using a range of different tools. You engage in various tasks where you demonstrate practical, research and design skills before delivering a training event. You plan the activities to be undertaken during this module.
Modules offered may vary.
The course is delivered using tutor-led classes, workshops, practical sessions, tutorials, and sessions on the virtual learning environment. There is also input from industry guest speakers. Where possible, field trips are incorporated into the programme.
There are three types of assessments:
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Typically 40-48 points or higher from one or more level 3 qualifications.
Mature students are welcome to apply and relevant work experience will be taken into account.
Maths and English at GCSE 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
Because this course is taught at Stockton Riverside College, we are not accepting applications from international students requiring a Student Visa.
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You can gain considerable knowledge from work, volunteering and life. Under recognition of prior learning (RPL) you may be awarded credit for this which can be credited towards the course you want to study.
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Typical roles include network engineer, software developer, data analyst, computer forensics analyst, systems analyst and technical support engineer.
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Fee for UK applicants
£6,150 a year
Fee for international applicants
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What is included in your tuition fee?
ExpoTalent is a unique opportunity to meet businesses to secure placements, internships and future employment opportunities.
Are you eligible for an iPad, keyboard and up to £300 credit for learning resources?
Live in affordable accommodation right on-campus
Study in our town-centre campus with over £270m of recent investment
Benefit from work placements, live projects, accredited courses
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