Foundation Pathway in Computing
As technology advances and our reliance on computers in and outside of work increases, so does our need for highly skilled computing professionals.
The Computing degrees at the University of Northampton provide you with the opportunity to explore different ideas and choose a specialism that suits your individual interests and career prospectus. Whether you are interested in web security, mobile computing, graphics and visualisation or gaming, you can find a course that is right for you. There is also the option of doing a multidisciplinary approach which will give you more flexibility for future career prospects.
Applications for UNIC are now closed. Please contact projects@navitas.com for further information.
Fees*
Year | Stage 1: University Foundation - UNIC | Stage 2: First Year of a Degree - Faculty of Business and Law | Stage 3: Second Year Degree - Faculty of Business and Law | Stage 4: Third Year Degree - Faculty of Business and Law |
2024 |
£12,100 |
£13,700 |
£14,750 |
£14,750 |
*Fees quoted are subject to change
Stage 1: University Foundation
Modules
Topics in this module include Number Techniques, Compound Measures, Inequalities, Sequences, Simultaneous Equation, Quadratic Equations, Vectors.
Assessment by 2 exams:
Exam 1 - Non calculator section and Calculator section. Worth 30% of total marks. Takes place mid semester.
Exam 2 - Calculator throughout. Worth 70% of total marks.
Student need to pass both exams to proceed.
Topics include Number Techniques, Compound Measures, Inequalities, Sequences, Simultaneous Equation, Quadratic Equations, Vectors.
This module will prepare students to:
- Develop your skills in order to understand any product line in industry and research line in academia
- Make necessary engineering calculations to support product selections or provide essential recommendations
- Identify the requirements of any engineering problem and can make the relevant assumptions to solve it
- Effective and comprehensive teaching methods such as video lessons and group discussions will help students express your high level of thinking during the module lessons
You will be taught to use relevant computer tools to analyse and organize data by using various of facilities available at UNIC.
This module has been designed to improve students computer and ICT skills ensuring you feel confident with programming, HTML and computer systems. Students have access to the UNIC Learning and Technology suite and can also use the UoN computer rooms, which are open 24 hours.
Students will have to produce a piece of coursework and also take two exams at the end of the semester
Topics in this module will include Cartesian Co-ordinates, Logarithms, Surds, Quadratic Equations, Simultaneous Equations involving Indices, Differentiation, and Integration.
Assessment by 2 exams:
Exam 1 - worth 30% total marks
Exam 2 - worth 70% total marks
Student need to pass both exams to proceed.
The Physics 2 module aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the fundamental laws of physics. Students will be taught to be able to recall some of the basic laws in physics and increase your practical skills. At the end of the module the student should become familiar with teamwork and problem driven learning and will be familiar with research methods. Topics include classical physics and atomic physics, energy, mass, periodic motion and electric charge and force. At the end of the semester students will be able to make necessary engineering calculations to support product selections or provide essential recommendations. You will be able to identify the requirements of any engineering problem and make the relevant assumptions to solve it.
The is a very interesting module which is designed to develop in students the ability to problem solve, think critically, creatively and innovatively about Science, Technology and Engineering using analytical techniques.
This module focuses on students’ ability to devise effective solutions to real-world problems. You will learn how to solve complex problems effectively in real time using unique and carefully designed solutions.
The lessons are filled with exciting activities; we question every theory, idea or argument. We avoid taking anything as given, we pick apart what we learn and think deeply about them.
Assessments for this module include group presentations and an individual report writing on the group project.
Programming Techniques has been designed to provide students with the basic understanding and foundations needed to understand how programming works. Students will explore software components, source code and analyse different programming languages.
Students will be assessed on creating your own website for UNIC students and will also sit an exam.
You need excellent communication skills in order to be successful, not only while studying in the UK, but throughout your professional lives. ILSC Level 3 prepares students to develop skills for independent and collaborative working. This includes academic discussion and presentation skills, active listening skills and effective academic reading and writing skills. Assessments are largely practical, with a combination of written assessments, a group presentation and final exam.
Computing degree pathways
- BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BSc (Hons) Computer Networks Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Web Development and Cyber Security
- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
- BA (Hons) Games Design
- BSc (Hons) Games Programming
- BSc (Hons) Business Computing
Course Highlights:
- Acquisition of highly relevant vocational skills – CISCO, Microprocessors, O-O Programming, Prince2
- Exciting career opportunities: GE, HMGCC.
- Up-to-date workstation hardware and software in dedicated laboratories.
- Exclusive 24/7 access to a specialist laboratory.
- An emphasis on practical learning to reinforce academic underpinnings in specialist laboratories – Robots.
- A supportive approach to tuition with small classroom and laboratory sizes.
- Student Support Initiative – Year 2 students mentor Year 1 students.
- Computing Society – the largest Student Union’s Society