Computing – Access to Higher Education

Expect to spend around 15 hours a week for studies outside of your college timetable.

You will need to allow this time for assignments, lesson preparation and revision activities.

If you have a job, we recommend that you do not work more than 15 hours per week due to the intensity of the Access course.

You should also expect to work with others and independently, meet deadlines and complete work to a high standard.

All students attend classes in Computing/ICT, Programming and Study Skills.

You will complete 15 ungraded units such as these:

• Introduction to Programming
• Preparing to Progress
• Academic Writing Skills
• Developing Skills for Studying
• Presentation Software

You will complete 45 graded units such as these:

• Word Processing Software
• Computer Science
• Computing Short Project
• Introduction to Computer Systems
• Computer Systems
• Networking
• ICT Essentials
• Web Design
• Applied ICT
• Logic & Number Systems
• Operating Systems

The course offers you 60 Credits at Level 3 and will be graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.