| Full-time Duration: | 1 year |
| School: | School of Computer Science |
| Validation Status: | Validated |
| UCAS Code: | I100 |
Introduction
Society is in the midst of a digital revolution, from the smartphones we use to navigate our daily lives to the advances in artificial intelligence set to transform global industries. The Certificate of Higher Education in Computer Science is a one year programme of study offering students the opportunity to explore fundamental areas of computing science. This includes operating systems, maths for computing, and computer architectures.
Modules
All Level 1 modules of the BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme must be successfully completed for the award of the Certificate of Higher Education. The programme has been designed to provide students with the opportunity, upon successful completion, to progress directly into Level 2 of the full degree programme.
What You Need to Know
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs.
Assessment
This course is assessed through a variety of means, including in-class tests, coursework, projects and examinations. The majority of assessments are coursework-based, reflecting the practical and applied nature of computer science, and in many instances are informed by the types of tasks currently undertaken in industry. The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to students promptly.
Career Opportunities
This programme is designed to provide successful students with the opportunity to progress directly on to our full degree programme. The full degree programme aims to equip graduates with the mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills that make them well-placed for computer and technology-related roles across a range of sectors. Recent graduates have secured roles at GCHQ and major companies including IBM, Bloomberg, PwC, J.P. Morgan, Cisco, Sky, and G4S.
About the Certificate of Higher Education
As part of the University’s commitment to widening participation, our Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) programmes offer an alternative route for applicants who have accepted an offer from the University of Lincoln but have not quite achieved the requirements for direct entry onto their chosen degree programme.
Learn more about a Certificate of Higher Education from the University of Lincoln.