Web Technologies (Foundation Degree) - 2013/2014 entry
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Professional bodies that recognise this course
- British Computer Society
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Course structure
October start
Year 1:
- Fundamentals of IT
- Introduction to Web Authoring using XHTML and CSS
- Problem Solving for Programming
- Introduction to Database Technology
- Web Authoring using Dreamweaver
- JavaScript.
Year 2:
- Working in Teams
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematics for Computing
- Information Systems Concepts
- two optional modules.
Year 3 (two terms):
- Work-Related Project
- Software and Programming 1
- Information Systems Management.
January start
Year 1 (two terms):
- Fundamentals of IT
- Introduction to Web Authoring using XHTML and CSS
- Problem Solving for Programming
- Introduction to Database Technology.
Year 2:
- Working in Teams
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematics for Computing
- Information Systems Concepts
- Web Authoring using Dreamweaver
- JavaScript.
Year 3:
- Work-Related Project
- Software and Programming 1
- Information Systems Management
- two optional modules.
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Study resources
Online learning environment, library, IT laboratories with specialist software.
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Further study opportunities
You can progress to Year 3 of Birkbeck's BSc Computing after successfully completing the Foundation Degree.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers in: web design and web development; database design and database administration; information systems management; programming; multimedia; and content management.
We regularly publish career-related information on our website.
- To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
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Apply now
- How to apply
Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement.
- Application deadlines and interviews
- October start: applications March–September; selection evenings from March/April onwards.
- January start: applications May–December; selection evenings from May/June onwards.
- We advise you to apply early, as places are limited.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below. - Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
- How to apply
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Key information set
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Fees:
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