Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computer Science)

University College Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University College Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 9,500 / Year

Next Intake September-2022

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computer Science)

About

Do you have a strong interest in computing? Want to study this subject at university level, but dont currently meet the entry requirements for a degree? Our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computer Science) is designed to give adult learners an intensive introduction to this field, as well as boosting your study skills to prepare you for higher education. The Access to HE Diploma is a Level 3 qualification equivalent to A-levels. It is designed for individuals who do not have traditional qualifications or a formal educational background, providing the necessary skill set to progress onto study at university and a subsequent career in a relevant field. As well as enhancing your academic skills, our one-year course lets you explore a range of areas in the field of information technology (IT), including programming and mathematics, web design, networking, cyber security, databases and systems. By completing this Access to HE Diploma, you will be able to take your first step towards a wide variety of industry careers, from software engineer or IT technician to website content manager or database developer. You will also be ready to embark on a range of degree-level courses within the computing sector. Find out more about this course and the college by ordering a physical copy of our college prospectus by clicking here.

Are you an adult learner looking to take your first step towards a career in the world of IT and computing? This one-year diploma will give you an intensive introduction to computer science and a qualification equivalent to A-levels, opening the doors to university study.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Certificate of General Secondary Education

English Program Requirements

To apply for all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, you will need to sit an approved test in English if it is not your first language. This might include achieving IELTS (Academic or UKVI) of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band, depending on your course requirements.

In addition, we accept Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 72 with minimum band scores of Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20 for Undergraduate (BA, BSc) and most postgraduate degrees.

If you are applying for the International Foundation Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism, you will need UKVI IELTS of 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any band.

IELTS can be taken from the British Council. Please note that the date of your IELTS award must be within two years of your degree/master’s degree start date.

We also accept the following online tests for entry onto degree-level courses:

TOEFL (iBT) Home – minimum scores as above
Language Cert - a minimum of 'pass' at B2 level
IELTS Indicator - minimum scores as above

You can find information about acceptable English language tests and requirements for your country here.

If you are not able to take one of the above tests, please see here for a list of accepted alternative English language tests.

Career

This course is designed to enable your progression onto higher education. Depending on entry requirements, you could continue onto a degree at University College Birmingham, such as Computing.

With further study, possible future career options open to you include:

Network administrator

Average salary: Â£25,000 â€“ Â£31,000

Systems analyst

Average salary: Â£30,000 â€“ Â£40,000

IT project manager

Average salary: Â£32,000 â€“ Â£50,000

IT consultant

Average Salary: Â£28,000 â€“ Â£60,000

IT support technician

Average salary: Â£19,000 â€“ Â£29,000

Database developer

Average salary: Â£34,000 â€“ Â£48,000

Note: The example roles and salaries are intended as a guide only.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 9,500 / Year

How to Apply

If you have applied at UCB, we will submit your application to UCAS on your behalf, but only once you have successfully secured an Unconditional place. By completing this application you accept you do not wish to make further choices within the UCAS scheme.

If you require a Tier 4 visa or you live or have lived for a significant period of time outside of the UK, EU and EEA before the first day of the first academic year of your course.