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Mobile Computing with Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

University of West London, the United Kingdom

University of West London

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About Mobile Computing with Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) - at University of West London

Course summary

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Overview
Mobile computing covers an expanding and exciting range of devices from phones to wearable technology, such as a watch or a pair of glasses. The individual processing power of these devices is increasing, providing opportunities to create new applications within a range of industries.

Why choose this course?
This course has been designed with input from mobile industry professionals and focuses on software development. This provides you with the opportunity to showcase your achievements outside of the University.

Studying mobile computing gives you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience working with the latest mobile technologies, so you can be sure you'll be learning the latest tools and skills required by the industry.

The School of Computing and Engineering was voted best modern university for this discipline in the National Student Survey 2015, giving your Computer Science degree the competitive edge.

Our membership of the Academic Developer Programme and Alliance of leading firms is further testament to our expertise in the field, and we are also in the process of seeking British Computer Society Accreditation.

Career and study progression
IT graduates generally have a good record of achieving employment and progressing in their professional work. Some graduates will go on to develop mobile apps or software.

You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.

For more details please see the Career and study progression section.

Other options available for BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing with Foundation Year

  • Full time - September 2017, Ealing site

Fees

Fees for home and EU students

Main feeFees for our 2018 courses have not yet been released.

Funding

Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.

We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:

  • Full Time Undergraduate Bursary: a £3,000 award for new undergraduate students.
  • Path to Success Scholarship: a £4,000 award for students on a four-year degree course with a foundation year. 

Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.

Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

You will need:

  • 72 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent) normally in a minimum of two subject areas
  • GCSE English and Maths (grade A*-C) or Level 2 equivalent.

You are welcome to apply even if you don't have any formal qualifications. Your application will be considered on its individual merits taking into account your professional, work and life experiences and also your ability to engage with and benefit from the course. You will be invited to attend an interview to discuss your portfolio of work. You will only be offered a place if you are able to demonstrate intellectual curiosity and organisational ability and the potential to be successful on the course.

International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses

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