Computing (with Foundation Year)

University of Lancashire

**Course Overview**On this challenging and highly practical Computing with Foundation Year degree, you’ll examine the application of innovative technology to solve commercial and industrial computing problems. **Why study with us**- No previous computing experience is required. The course develops essential computing skills and explores a wide range of modern applications of IT. - In your foundation year you’ll develop technical skills and the confidence and academic skills required for honours-level study. - You’ll study modules that are common to other specialist courses. So you can opt to transfer to Business Computing, Databases, Multimedia, Software Development or Computer Networks. **What you'll do** - You’ll use specialist software to do things that would not be allowed on a public network (for example, configuring networks or database servers, or testing system security). - Where possible, we make software available for you to use on your own PC. - We’ll give you opportunities to show off your technical skills and gain vital work experience as well to boost your employability.**Accreditations**- The CITP provides independent recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS, the professional computing body.- The BCS are the professional body for computing and provide recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS.- We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.**Future Careers**A Computing Foundation Year degree can lead to a range of careers including: analysing clients' business requirements and specifying appropriate IT systems, designing and managing networks, or developing multimedia, databases or high-performance software.

School of Engineering and Computing