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Foundation Certificate in Computing 

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Programme Overview

The Foundation Certificate in Computing teaches students a broad range of Computing knowledge and skills. The programme will help students to reach GCE 'A' level equivalent standard.

 

Subject Outline

All Foundation Certificate programmes at Nottingham Trent International College contain two elements:

  • Academic skills modules
  • Subject modules

English language tuition is also provided for students who need it.

 

Academic Skills Modules

Develop key academic skills including research, writing, presentation and analysis skills.

 

Subject Modules

Cover the basics of your chosen area of study so that you have the knowledge you need. Then progress to more specialised study that focuses on the topics and skills you will need most in your chosen undergraduate degree course.

All modules are taught with your progression to Nottingham Trent University in mind. They are designed to meet the needs of international students.

 

Fantastic Facilities

All Computing programmes are taught at Nottingham Trent Universities Clifton Campus, a short bus ride from the main City campus. £8 Million have been spent on new computing facilities and equipment in the new Computing and Informatics building.

 

Progress to Nottingham Trent University

Successful completion of the Foundation Certificate in Computing guarantees progression to the Diploma in Computing at Nottingham Trent International College and then Year 2 of a Nottingham Trent University degree.

 

Subject Modules

Programme outline

Three core Academic Skills Modules:
  • Academic skills 1a
  • Academic skills 1b
  • Academic skills 2

 

Five core Subject Modules:
  • Algorithms, Programming and Data Representation
  • Business, Marketing and the Business Environment
  • Introduction to AV Media and Technology
  • Introduction to Multimedia and Communications
  • Interpreting the Visual World

 

English Language Modules

Students taking the three term programme take four additional English language modules:

  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 2a
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 2b
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 3a
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 3b

Progression Route

Progression Routes

On successful completion of the Foundation Certificate in Computing, you will join the Diploma in Computing at Nottingham Trent International College. After which you will join the second year of one of the following Nottingham Trent University degrees: