Pathway to a degree in Computer Science and Applied Software Engineering

Our part-time Pathway to a degree in Computer Science and Applied Software Engineering course has been designed for adults who want to return to education in order to apply to study for a degree.

Modules are taught mostly in the evenings and at weekends. You will study in a relaxed and supportive environment. After studying the Pathway, you will be able to make an application to study the following undergraduate degrees:

• Computer Science G400
• Computer Science with a Year in Industry G401
• Computer Science with Security and Forensics G4F4
• Computer Science with Security and Forensics with a Year in Industry GKF4
• Computer Science with Security and Forensics with a Year of Study Abroad 125V
• Applied Software Engineering 4JVD

How it works

Applicants wishing to enrol on this pathway will need to have five GCSEs A-C/9-4.

The Pathway is made up of 60 credits. This includes compulsory core modules and additional optional module(s).

Pathway modules

Core modules

• Python Programming (20 credits)
• Fundamental Mathematics (20 credits) (Mandatory for Computer Science, only mandatory for Applied Software Engineering if you do not have Maths GCSE.)
• Academic Communication Essentials for STEM (only mandatory if you do not have GCSE English Language.) (10 credits)

Optional modules

• Digital Literacy Essentials (10 credits)
• C++ Programming (20 credits)
• Practical AI: Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Age (10 credits)

Degrees that this pathway leads to

• G400 Computer Science (BSc)
• G401 Computer Science with a Year in Industry (BSc)
• G4F4 Computer Science with Cyber Security (BSc)
• GKF4 Computer Science with Cyber Security and with a Year in Industry (BSc)
• 125V Computer Science with Cyber Security with a Year of Study Abroad (BSc)
• 4JVD Applied Software Engineering (BSc)

Duration

Under normal circumstances, you can expect to complete the Pathway within one year, but you can take longer if needed.

Cost

Information about funding and finance.

Contact

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