Computing and Information Technologies

Our one-year course gives you sought-after skills, including designing and testing computer programs/hardware, problem-solving, ethical considerations and teamwork.

Developed by leading specialists, our newly updated Computing and Information Technologies University Advanced Diploma (UAD) has been designed around diverse cutting edge issues, events and digital developments.

The course will allow you to deepen your knowledge and understanding through research, case studies and practical skills-based projects. With a core focus on professional ethics and the wide-ranging impact of computing technologies in society, the programme will support learners in acquiring crucial skills which underpin the duties and responsibilities of today's computing professionals.

Why choose this course?

• Contemporary, updated diploma from a recognised UK University
• Three start dates a year (September, January and May)
• Study at your own pace, part-time online using a virtual classroom environment, supported throughout by a team of academic professionals
• Engagement in a vibrant learning community, building your network of likeminded individuals within the UK and potentially across the world
• Guest speakers from industry
• A stepping stone towards a BSc (Hons) degree
• The course can be completed within one year part-time (depending on your pace of study)

The course particularly focuses on gaining confidence and skills in:

• Problem solving - critical understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories, appraising technical, environmental and social issues
• Designing, documenting and testing computer programmes and/or hardware
• Critically evaluating and advising on emerging technologies
• Working effectively within a team and communicating with others

This online qualification will set you on a positive path to successfully furthering your career.

• Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
• Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
• UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

• If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
• If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
• Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

This programme is designed for learners who wish to advance their knowledge and understanding of important aspects of Computing and Information Technologies in order to enhance career opportunities or to prepare themselves for postgraduate research. Importantly, it does not solely focus on digital technologies but also places these in context in respect of both their impact on society and the environment.

It will provide you with highly transferable subject, academic and practical skills which are widely sought by today's Computing and IT employers.

This course is also an excellent stepping stone to gaining a full degree, which can be obtained by going on to study the Computing and Information Technologies (Top-Up) BSc (Hons), which can be completed part-time online.