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University Diploma in Applied Computing (UDAC)
University Diploma
What its about
The award represents a course which allows applicants to bridge their previous academic experience with a part-time course based in the workplace. Existing Applied Information Technology (AIT) Level 5 modules will be used as well as the Learn through Work resources.
What you do
The award also offers the additional incentive of allowing successful students to progress from the diploma to degree level. It is anticipated that this would be the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing part-time degree run at the Stoke campus.
The aim of the part-time provision in the Faculty of Computing Engineering and Technology is to encourage non-traditional students onto our courses.
Three second year degree modules (called Level 5) are studied during the course. These amount to 60 credits (the currency of higher education). The three modules are:
- Applied Research Methods and Professional Development (ARMPD) (15 credits)
This module consolidates and enhances professional skills. - Integrated Work Experience (IWE) (30 credits)
A work-based project is undertaken for this module. - Negotiated Studies (NS) (15 credits)
This latter module is tailored to the needs of each student and could typically cover subjects such as databases, systems analysis or networks. A learning contract is drawn up and agreed between the tutor and student.
Where next?
This course is aimed at students who are looking for a relevant qualification that can be studied remotely and that applies to their world of work.
This may include Continous Professional Development (CPD), the need to update professional skills and to tailor learning to individual requirements.
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;
28th February 2012
27th March 2012
24th April 2012
29th May 2012
26th June 2012
17th July 2012
28th August 2012
4th September 2012
11th September 2012
18th September 2012
Please confirm your attendance via email to Jonathan Westlake - j.c.westlake@staffs.ac.uk
For appointments at any time during 2012 please email j.c.westlake@staffs.ac.uk
Fact File
| Qualification: | University Diploma |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Distance Learning, Stoke Campus |
| Course Start: | September, January Other start dates by negotiation. |
| Course Length: | Minimum 12 weeks; up to a maximum of 48 weeks. |
| Attendance: | Distance learning/based in the workplace |
| Entry Requirements: | HND or equivalent/AP(E)L procedure applicable |
| 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 University Diploma in Applied Computing (UDAC) 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
