Foundation Degree in Computing
Programme Structure – Foundation degree Computing
Each Level requires students to study 120 credits worth of modules
Level 1
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Module Code
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Course
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Credits
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MCOSS1FDC
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Fundamentals of Computer Systems
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20
|
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MCOSS1PRG
|
Introduction to Programming
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20
|
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MCOSS1SUP
|
Supporting Office Applications
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20
|
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MCOSS1BUS
|
Introduction to Business Information Systems
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20
|
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MCOSS1PSD
|
Principles of Software Development
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20
|
|
MCOSS1TCP
|
The computer Professional
|
20
|
Level 2
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Module Code
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Course
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Credits
|
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MCOSS2CNS
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Computer Networking and Customer support
|
20
|
|
MCOSS2PRG
|
Programming 1
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20
|
|
MCOSS2WED
|
Web Site Design
|
20
|
|
MCOSS2DBS
|
Database Systems
|
20
|
|
MCOSS2PLA
|
Industrial Placement
|
40
|
|
MCOSS2BDC
|
Bridging course*
|
0
|
*The Bridging module is compulsory for the candidates who wish to progress to Year 3 of the BSc in Computing. Students will have to obtain a "Pass" mark of 40% for completion of a Project Initiation Document (PID) for progression to year 3 of the BSc in Computing.
Conventions: Award Requirements and Progression
At each of the two Levels, students are required to study modules to the value of 120 credits.
To pass Level 1 students must pass 120 credits. The pass mark is 40% for each module.
To pass Level 2 and to qualify for a Foundation Degree award student must pass Level 2 modules to the value of 120 credits. The pass mark is 40% for each module and the award is classified into Pass, Merit and Distinction categories, the student will be placed in a class in accordance with the following table of average percentage marks over all the modules at Level 2, as follows:
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Distinction 70 and above
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Merit 60 – 69
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Pass 40 – 59