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Technology for Teaching and Learning
BSc(Hons)
UCAS code: JX99
Key features
Flexible admissions requirements.
Final year Group Case Study that brings all the topics together.
British Computer Society - Chartered IT Professional (CITP) accreditation.
Institute for the Management of Information Systems accreditation.
What it’s about
This award will give you a wide range of knowledge in the application of information technology (IT) in learning environments. IT is increasingly used to support learners and educators and there is a need for expertise in ensuring that such systems work efficiently to enhance the learning experience.
What you do
The first year of the award introduces you to a variety of IT aspects including analysis, design and development of systems, website publishing, and hardware and network elements.
The second year develops your knowledge of website design and the development of multimedia applications. In addition, you will extend your abilities in network administration and the use
of databases.
An optional one-year placement period can be integrated into your award, or alternatively, you may choose to undertake a shorter work experience module that develops your ability to apply IT solutions to learning environments.
In the final year you will concentrate on the use of IT as a strategic resource in learning environments. You will also undertake a major project that relates to learning systems. There will also be an opportunity to choose from a range of options in order to tailor your studies to your particular interests.
Further award and module information can be found here. This award is part of the Applied IT Degree scheme.
Where next
The award will equip you for a career in virtually any learning environment, developing and maintaining systems that facilitate learning. You may choose to develop your educational skills by studying a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and take up a post in teaching.
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Fact File
| Qualification: | BSc(Hons) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stoke Campus |
| Course Start: | September. |
| Course Length: | Normally three years without a placement and four years with a placement; up to eight years part-time. |
| Attendance: | Typically, a full-time student will have 16 hours per week of class contact time. In addition, you will need to spend time reading around the subject, researching topics, and completing assessed work. |
| Entry Requirements: | We welcome applications from people with a variety of qualifications, skills and experience. Applicants are individually assessed. However, a typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma offer will be 240 UCAS tariff points. Please also see the General Entry Requirements. |
| Application: | Via UCAS. For more information about how to apply, please click here. |
| UCAS Code: | JX99 |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Standard undergraduate tuition fees and bursaries.
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Contact
For more information about Technology for Teaching and Learning (JX99) please contact:
Chris MannFaculty of Computing,
Engineering & Technology
Brindley Building
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2DF
t: +44 (0)1782 294275
f: 01782 294026
e: c.m.mann@staffs.ac.uk
