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2 Year Awards in Information Communications Technology These three programmes (HNC, HND & FdSc) provide targeted vocational opportunities in Information & communications Technology which is practical in their orientation. They provide an access route into Higher Education for students who may not be qualified initially to study for an Honours Degree. They are also for people whi wish to study for a shorter period, in the first instance. Each provides a worthwhile qualification in its own right and credit for levels one and two, should you wish to study for a shorter period, in the first instance. Each provides a worthwhile qualification in its own right and credit for levels on and two, should you wish to continue to study for an Honours Degree. The Foundation Degree is deliberately rooted in the world of work, and has an emphasis on- a- hands on approach to study. Foundation Degree in Information & Communication Technology (FdSc) - UCAS Code- G424 The Foundation Degree in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is a highly practical two year course which links study with work. It is available both in full and part time. Much of your assessment will be work related, allowing you to develop ICT skills and apply them to real – life problems and scenarios. Successful completion would enable you to progress to the final level of an appropriate Bachelors degree. * Systems Analysis & Database Design HND and HNC in Information Communications Technology - HND UCAS Code – 024G The two year Higher National Diploma (HND) in ICT is for full- time
students searching for a highly practical, vocationally relevant course
that is predominantly coursework – based. On graduation, successful
students have the choice of entering the workplace or joining the final
year of BSc in appropriate IT –related subject. The Higher National
Certificate (HNC) is a two year part- time qualification with similar
characteristics but fewer modules. The programme covers areas such as Databases (using Oracle), Networking and User Support. On successful completion of this diploma you will be a well rounded individuao with excellent career prospects. * Systems Analysis & Database Design |