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HE-Computing/BIT
Higher Education at CastleHND Computing
Course Leader: Dave Bell
(0115 8842282)
Administrator: Susan Butler
(0015 8842228)
HE-Computing/BIT
Why do you need to know this now
• September 2009
• UCAS Applications
• Decisions on your future education
• Choices on Higher Education courses
• Choices on Universities / Colleges
HE-Computing/BIT
Does Castle College run University Courses????
THE ASSOCIATE COLLEGE NETWORK
CASTLE COLLEGE, NOTTINGHAM
YES!!
Castle College is a long-established associate college of
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
UCAS Campus code: E
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What does Associate College mean??
• You enrol as a student of De Montfort University
• You have all the rights, privileges and access of any De Montfort student
• You also have the full support available at Castle College
• We deliver the same course materials
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THE COURSES
• COMPUTINGEDEXCEL (BTEC) HND/BSc/BSc HonoursUCAS Code: HND 104G, BSc G401
• Why This Course
• The flexibility of gaining an industry recognised HND qualification after two years
• Covers a full range of computing subjects • Optional choices allow specialisation.
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HND/BSc COMPUTING
• HND after 2 years (Study at Castle)• BSc after 4 years (Further 2 years)
(Optional 1 year – fully paid work placement)
(2 year – Study at De Montfort – Leicester)
• Teaching/AssessmentThese programmes use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials / groupwork, computer lab sessions and self-directed study. Assessment by coursework, projects and exams
HND IN COMPUTINGYEAR 1
• CSCI 1412 Computer Technology• INFO 1408 Database Design
Concepts• INFO 1409 Systems Analysis &
Design Development• CSCI 1604 Visual Web Development
(in ASP.net )
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• CPRJ 2402 Software Development Project• INFO 2605 Interactive Systems Design and
Professionalism• CSCI 2415 OO Programming• CSCI 2421 Operating Systems / Computing
or Systems• CSCI2608 Multimedia & Intranet
Technology or• CSCI2414 Entertainment & Games
Computing
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HND IN COMPUTINGYEAR 2
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Entry Requirements /Applications
• Minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points for progressing students from Castle College
• In other words – pass your Level 3 qualification with a reasonable grade
• Apply by UCAS form – select as one of your choices
• Late applications can be accepted
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FINANCIAL COSTS
• Applications to your Local LEA for grants and assistance
• Student Loans available for full-time study
• For further advice:
See Susan Butler – Student Services (Chilwell)
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ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING AT CASTLE COLLEGE
• GOOD ACHIEVEMENTOur students have a good record of achievement and have gained awards for their work at De Montfort in addition to high class honours degrees
• COSTSUniversity accommodation is expensive. Student Services will help and advise you in coping with rising HE fees
• SUPPORTSmaller class sizes means much more individual support for students. Regular contact with your tutors & lecturers
WE WILL HELP YOU TO ACHIEVE YOUR AIMS!!
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FURTHER INFO.
• De Montfort prospectuses &
Castle College Course Handbooks
are available from Student Services
• See myself, Pete Bilbie or Susan Butler for any further questions you may have
• Talk to our second year students when they return in October