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University degree

Computing With Foundation Entry

Burnley College
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

This course provides you with the opportunity to gain experience in the underpinning technical skills you need to start a challenging and dynamic career in computing. Our programme balances theory and practice in computing systems and software engineering, providing a strong foundation and the chance to specialise in various branches of the industry. Students focus on their areas of specialist interest by a choice of options and through an individual project in the final year, enabling you to move forward into a number of career paths such as Software Developer, System Development, Mobile Development, Networking and Security, Database Management, IT Support and Research. This degree has a br

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
70% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels70%
Other30%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
70%
Continue past first year
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Burnley College's own site.
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