Foundation Year in Computing,Grafton College, Dublin, Ireland

Course Code	FYC
Duration	One year full time
Start dates	25th Jan 10, 26th April 10, 27th Sept 10
Mode	Full time
Fee EU/Local Students	€2450.00 p.a.
International Students	€3500.00 p.a.
Awarding Body	Middlesex University

Introduction

The Computing Foundation Year provides an opportunity for an alternative admissions route into higher education. Satisfactory completion will provide an entry route into a wide range of undergraduate programmes in School of Computing at Middlesex University. The course also provides for the needs of students who require a period of study to update or broaden their knowledge base before attempting the first year of a degree programme.
This programme helps to improve both spoken and written English and develop academic subject skills.

Structure

· Introduction to Computer Networks and Hardware

· Study Skills and Mathematics

· Introduction to Computers in Business

· Computer and Multimedia Technology

Assessment

Assessment will be based on a combination of in-course continuous assessments and courseworks to prepare students for the range of assessments normally forming part of an undergraduate course. Transferable skills will be an integral element of this course.

Entry level

The general admissions policy is to enable students from a variety of educational backgrounds to be admitted onto this Foundation Year, as part of a business degree. You must adequately demonstrate the intellectual potential, personal commitment and attitude to work that is necessary for successful completion of a computing degree programme.

If English is not your first language you must have IELTS 5 band or equivalent