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University degree
Information Communication Technology
Gower College Swansea
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 40% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
Mode of study: 2 Days in college a week year 1 and 2 days a week in year 2. You will also complete a work experience element in year 2. For full-time students, the course comprises 120 credits at Level 4 in the first year, and 120 credits at Level 5 in the second.
At Level 4, the Foundation Degree ICT provides a broad foundation of core computing and develops skills in software development, web development, systems analysis, computer systems and networking and problem solving. At Level 5 most of those themes are developed further. You will develop virtual reality environments and games in Virtual Reality Development unit.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
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120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
60%
Continue past first year
94%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£19,500
3 years on
£23,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled25%
Elementary occupations15%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled20%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Process, plant and machine operatives5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Protective service occupationsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
94%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback91%
Academic support92%
Well organised97%
Learning resources92%
Student community88%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — local …
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★☆
Genuinely worthwhile
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — good transport links make it easy to visit other U…
Third year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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