Students who are studying the Access to HE Science Diploma at Richmond upon Thames College study 39 credits of Computing/ICT units, 86 credits for an Extended Project and 15 credits of Study Skills.
The Study Skills units are not graded, but the other 45 credits can be gained at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
The Computing units include:
- Programming Fundamentals
- Visual Programming
- Introduction to Robotics
- Implementation of Databases
- Computer Games Development
- Web Design and Creation.
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Entry requirements
GCSE grades 9-4 (grade A - C) in GCSE Mathematics.
Preferably GCSE grades 9-4 (grade A - C) in GCSE English.
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Who is the course for?
The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Digital Skills and Computer Science) is a Level 3 qualification which prepares people, above the age of 19, without traditional qualifications for study at university.
The qualification gives you the relevant academic subject knowledge needed for higher education study and the opportunity to develop study skills to help you succeed. It is well-established and widely accepted by universities, qualifying for UCAS tariff points that are comparable to the tariff points for three A levels. -
Study methods
You will be taught through a variety of study methods which may include the following: classroom teaching, home learning, practical activities, presentations, group work, remote learning and research.
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How is the course assessed?
This is a coursework-based course in which the forms of assessment may include: written reports, presentations, tests, examinations and practical experiments.
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More information
There are a number of opportunities associated with this course that are available to enhance your skills application to University. There will also be talks from Alumni students and other professional guest speakers which will help guide you to where you want to go.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
With further training, students' progress to a range of careers including:
- Programmers
- Games Designers
- Banking
- Business careers
- Data Scientists
- Cybersecurity, to name a few.
- Programmers
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Where Next – Further Studies
Learners often but not exclusively progress to Higher Education study in areas related to Computing/Information Technology. This includes:
- Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Computing Science
- Robotics, to name a few.
- Programming
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
