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Degree Progression

Degree Progression. For Part Time HND Students Mansha Nawaz, Course Tutor. Introduction. Your HND is valued at 120 Level one credits and … 120 Level 2 credits. This means you have to study … A further 120 level 3 credits To get an Honours Degree. Modules.

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Degree Progression

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  1. Degree Progression For Part Time HND Students Mansha Nawaz, Course Tutor

  2. Introduction • Your HND is valued at • 120 Level one credits and … • 120 Level 2 credits. • This means you have to study … • A further 120 level 3 credits • To get an Honours Degree

  3. Modules • This means that over 2 years, you will have to study :- • Year 4 - 2 x Level 3 taught modules 2 x 20 credit • Year 5 - 2 x Level 3 taught modules 2 x 20 credit • Final year practical project module 1 x 40 credit • Total Level 3 Credits = 120

  4. Modules – Where & When

  5. Main Module List • Please note we try to ensure the following modules will run on a Tuesday. • You may consider other modules provided you meet the module pre-requisites and are able to attend the timetabled sessions (generally these do not run on a Tuesday.)

  6. Web Development Issues • This module looks at issues in web development from a number of different perspectives, including engineering, legal and social. • Current engineering issues focus on research into web engineering methods, techniques and tools. • Current legal issues relate to intellectual property rights, privacy and censorship. • Current social issues centre on the emerging Information Society and the social construction of technology.

  7. Advanced Database Systems • The module is aimed at developing the student's ability to design database applications to meet business needs. • The student will develop a database application from inception to implementation for a real world scenario, following a methodology. • The module will investigate the issues and technologies associated with implementing and supporting databases and the services that are needed to maintain and access a repository of data.

  8. Emerging Technology • A study of the major current and proposed areas of change in the use of computers, and the impact of these changes. • Future likely developments on hardware and software configurations and on the ways that organisations and individuals will work. • Particular emphasis will be placed on the legal and ethical implications of any new technologies. 

  9. Practical Project • This module is a large scale, individual piece of work, undertaken by the student under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. • It takes place over 20 weeks, starting near the beginning of the academic year, involves the production of a substantial artefact and culminates in the writing of a report and a viva consisting of the presentation, demonstration and discussion of the artefact.

  10. Today • What I want you to do today is quite simple :- • Just indicate to me which of you is seriously considering topping up their HND to a degree. • Any decision you make today is not binding – it is not an enrolment form • You can always change your mind.

  11. September • The next step, (If you wish to proceed) … • … is to come into the University on one of the Part Time Enrolment days • These are usually on the first Tuesday & Thursday in September • Email me nearer the time m.nawaz@tees.ac.uk and I can reply with actual dates.

  12. Fees • The University is the only department authorised to give information on Fees and financial matters. • I suggest you contact Linda Dawson in Finance for up to date information. • Linda.Dawson@Tees.ac.uk • Phone x2167 (01642 342167)

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