Modules are assessed both during and at the end of each semester, which reduces the emphasis on the end of year examinations. Students who wish to finish their studies at the end of the first or second year will be eligible for a Certificate or Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and Accounting. We pride ourselves in our range of teaching and learning methods which are used on all our courses. Student centred learning is emphasised which allows students to have some share of the responsibility for their own learning. In order that students are well prepared for the work environment we use realistic environments for student work involving case studies, group work and mini projects.
Assessments are also varied in order to match the skills being assessed.
This may include traditional or new styles of exams, coursework, project reports, presentations, peer and self assessment. Our graduates have always been in demand with industry recognising the relevance of our course structures and the wide range of skills that our students have developed. The third year is the Supervised Work Experience Year and all students are strongly advised to take up this opportunity. Level 3 - At this level, the project which is spread over a double module, is a significant feature in that it allows students to employ a large proportion of the skills and experience of the earlier stages of the course in conjunction with relevant material from other level 3 modules. Additionally you must have successfully completed a Mathematics based unit or GCSE Mathematics grade C or above.