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IT and Computing Course Design for the Computing Industry

This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed in the IT and Computing industry, covering new ideas, theories, and practical application. It offers a variety of pathways for students, including Foundation Degrees and Honours Degrees in various specializations.

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IT and Computing Course Design for the Computing Industry

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  1. The HE Choices IT and Computing Kevin Bowman Sheffield Hallam University 2005

  2. Academic or Vocational LEVEL 6 Knowledge biased BSc LEVEL 5 Knowledge LEVEL 4 Skills biased BSc Industry Skills Application

  3. Course Design Research developments:- New ideas, theories and practice R&D Course Design Needs of the Computing Industry:- Using current technologies, familiarity, expertise WBL

  4. Foundation Degree 2 years Entry 100 points Vendor quals Wide range of applicants WBL Top up to degree Honours Degree 4 years (sandwich) Entry 160 – 200 BCS accreditation School leavers more academic SHU Degree Courses

  5. Foundation Degree Applied Computing Business IT IT Software IT Networks Honours Degree Computing Business Info systems Networks Software Engineering Visualisation Games Web Info systems FT Course Titles

  6. Foundation Degrees Opportunities of FdSc: • Forces employer involvement • Progression is built in • Variety of pathways and applicants • Flexible – custom built, responsive to need • Wide collaboration opportunities – here and abroad

  7. SHU / OCR / College Scheme • FdSc delivered in 7 colleges • Marketed and administered by OCR • Designed and quality assured by SHU • Guaranteed progression to degree • Local WBL opportunities - York

  8. Top Ups • 4 F2F top ups at SHU – 100+ students • E-top up – Study Centres – 40 students • Isle of Wight • West Suffolk • Coventry • Skipton • St Helens • Northumberland • Chesterfield etc

  9. Employer Led FdScs • Business ICT – Call Centres – DVC • Health Informatics – NHS – Barnsley • Desktop User Support – IT Support - Sheffield • IT and Terrain Management – Ministry of Defence

  10. Pathways to and from FdSc (fdf)

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