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Applied Computing
BSc(Hons)
Key features
- Flexible admissions criteria.
- Applied approach to the curriculum.
- Final year residential case study that brings together all the aspects of the course.
- Study at your own pace.
What our students' say
Joanne Jackson, Applied Computing, study year 2007/2008
"As a parent of three young children and working full-time I didn't think I'd be able to fit a degree in, but studying part-time with Staffordshire University has been great. The staff are incredibly supportive and understanding and are always on hand with help and advice. The course is interesting and varied and I have been able to tailor the modules to fit in with my lifestyle".
What its about
This scheme offers a flexible part-time route to degree level qualifications in the area of Applied Computing.
The course is ideal for people already working in an information technology environment, who wish to study part-time. The scope of the course is also ideal for employers looking for a training scheme as part of the personal development of their employees.
What you do
As part of your course you have a residential module (over a weekend) and, for an honours degree, you complete a project which may be work-based. In addition, you have the opportunity to take eight other modules from a range offered by the Faculty.
Further award and module information can be found here.
Where next?
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing may, depending on the classification of their award, be eligible to progress onto one of the Faculty's postgraduate awards, including Masters by Research (MRes), MPhil and PhD.
Open Evenings
Open evenings for the part-time BSc (Hons) Applied Computing degree will be held on the following Tuesday evenings, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm;
3rd August 2010 - contact Jonathan j.c.westlake@staffs.ac.uk
24th August 2010
1st September 2010 - General Open Evening
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/courses_and_study/open_days/part_time
7th September 2010
14th September 2010
21st September 2010
Fact File
| Qualification: | BSc(Hons) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stoke Campus |
| Course Start: | September or January |
| Course Length: | Minimum of two years, maximum of 8 years. |
| Attendance: | Normally one Tuesday afternoon and evening per week. |
| Entry Requirements: | Entry requirements are normally a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in one of the following:-
Students applying without a HND will be considered individually using Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) criteria or Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) criteria and are usually advised to complete a foundation year of study. |
| Application: | Contact the admissions tutor
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| Fees and Bursaries: | Current fees and bursaries can be found here |
Contact
For more information about Applied Computing Part-time please contact:
Jonathan WestlakeFaculty of Computing
Engineering, & Technology
Brindley Building
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2DF
t: +44 (0)1782 294618
f: +44 (0)1782 294026
e: j.c.westlake@staffs.ac.uk Richard Allies
Faculty of Computing Engineering and Technology
Brindley Building
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2DF
(Stoke-based awards, including Joint Awards.)
t: +44 (0)1782 294833
f: +44 (0)1782 294026
e: r.w.allies@staffs.ac.uk
