University And Degree Level

The Manchester College and Band on the Wall launch partnership with Tim Burgess performance

To launch a new partnership between The Manchester College and music venue Band on the Wall, The Charlatan’s Tim Burgess will kick off a free one-day music festival in Sackville Gardens on Wednesday 29th May. Tim, who performed at Band on the ...
Gig at Band on the Wall

 

Fuse - BA (Hons) Interactive Media degree show

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Fri, 24/05/2013 - 11:00 - Sun, 26/05/2013 - 17:00

Location

Blank Space
43 Hulme Street Manchester, M15 6AW
United Kingdom
53° 6' 8.7804" N, 2° 28' 6.2544" W
See map: Google Maps

...art...product design...installations...sculpture...animation...film...multimedia...graphic design...photography...social media...

Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm.

This exhibition is an exciting showcase of our students' work and a true reflection of their skill as creative practitioners.

The show demonstrates the student's commitment, determination and sheer hard work as they've balanced study with work and family over four years.

Find out more:

www.fuse-eoys.co.uk

@fuseshow

#fuse13

Qualification type: Foundation Degree (FdSc) Location:
Subject area:
Information Technology (IT)
Level: 5
Leaflet Number: 6112 Course Code: CR3175-03
Validated by: University of Salford UCAS Code: G420
Academic year: 13/14

Computer Network Management Foundation Degree (FdSc) - Validated by the University of Salford

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Leaflet Information
Leaflet number: 
6112
Course instance ID: 
523805531522
Course code: 
CR3175-03
Learning AIM code: 
00246625
UCAS course code: 
G420
Awarding body: 
University of Salford
Qualification type: 
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
Level: 
5
Subject area: 
Information Technology (IT)
Location: 
One Central Park

What's the Computer Network Management Foundation Degree (FdSc) - Validated by the University of Salford course about?

This course has been developed in partnership with Cisco and Microsoft to equip students with the skills and knowledge employers need for a range of professional IT careers related to networking. It is also designed to promote and develop a broad range of skills, personal qualities and approaches that will provide a platform for further study, successful career advancement and lifelong learning.

The course is suitable for people already working in networking, who want to develop their skills and gain a higher-level qualification, or those wanting to begin a career in this field. Students have the opportunity to gain vendor certifications in industry standard products, for example, Microsoft (Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional:Server Administration) and CISCO (CISCO Certified Network Associate). They develop practical skills in network administration within the infrastructure, implementation of Active directory and troubleshooting, and in the use of Windows 2008 Enterprise edition operating system and CISCO multilayer switches and routers. There are also units that develop personal effectiveness and employment skills and a key feature of the course is work-related learning.

Subjects studied include:
- Network fundamentals
- Network software
- Information systems for organisations

- Internet technology
- Network design and implementation
- Project management
- Network security

Assessment makes use of a range of activities, including reports, oral presentations, group work, practical assignments, time-constrained tests, peer assessment and live industry briefs.. Achievement is evidenced by the production of a portfolio of evidence.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

This course has been designed with employers to prepare students for a variety of professional IT careers, such as network administrator, network designer; network professional, network technician and specialised network help desk administrator. Upon successful completion of the foundation degree students may progress onto a third year and 'TOP UP' their FdSc to a BSc(Hons) Business Computing with IT (Validated by Salford University).

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

Applicants are required to have a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/Extended Diploma with Merit, Pass, Pass or a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/Extended Certificate with Merit, Merit in a computer-related subject area, or an equivalent level 3 qualification with appropriate content. Minimum UCAS tariff points required: 160.

Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity may also apply.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the Computer Network Management Foundation Degree (FdSc) - Validated by the University of Salford course?

You will be awarded a Foundation Degree in Computer Network Management.

Segment(s)

University and Degree level

Attendance

Part time (day)

Course length

3 Year(s)

Weeks per year

34

Hours per week

8

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

How much will the course cost me?

For information on HE course fees, please contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585.


 
Qualification type: Foundation Degree (FdSc) Location:
Subject area:
Information Technology (IT)
Level: n/a
Leaflet Number: 30003 Course Code: CR3174-03
Validated by: UCAS Code: G590
Academic year: 13/14

Computing with Database Development Foundation Degree (FdSc) - Validated by the University of Salford

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Leaflet Information
Leaflet number: 
30003
Course instance ID: 
535483531518
Course code: 
CR3174-03
UCAS course code: 
G590
Qualification type: 
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
Level: 
n/a
Subject area: 
Information Technology (IT)
Location: 
One Central Park

What's the Computing with Database Development Foundation Degree (FdSc) - Validated by the University of Salford course about?

The course teaches students to develop an understanding of how computing relates to different aspects of modern business. Students will
develop practical skills in software design, implementation and testing, developing web and multimedia applications and in the use of databases and relevant programming languages. Students will also have the opportunity to gain experience in products used by industry.

Employers have an ongoing involvement in the design and delivery of the programme to ensure students graudate with the skills required by industry.

The course also helps students to develop other important skills such as communication, team work and problem solving skills.

Students will develop an understanding of how computing relates to different aspects of an enterprise, preparing them for changes in technology.

Students also develop practical skills in software design, implementation and testing, and in the use of databases and appropriate programming languages, such as Java.

During the second stage of the course there is a greater emphasis on the development of practical skills which help to make graduates attractive to employers.

Assessment on the programme makes use of a range of activities, including reports, oral presentations, group work, practical assignments, multiple choice question tests, time-constrained tests and peer assessment. Several end-of-year examinations and a number of assignments must also be undertaken

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

Upon successful completion of the foundation degree students may progress onto a third year and 'TOP UP' their FdSC to a BSc(Hons) Business Computing with IT (Validated by the University of Salford). Alternatively, students may progress into numerous careers, including junior IT office mangers, junior software developers, network administration assistants and end user support analysts.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

Applicants are required to have a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/Extended Diploma with Merit, Pass, Pass or a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/Extended Certificate with Merit, Merit in an IT-related subject area, or an equivalent level 3 qualification with appropriate content. Minimum UCAS tariff points required: 160.

Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity may also apply.

Segment(s)

University and Degree level

Attendance

Part time (day)

Course length

3 Year(s)

Weeks per year

34

Hours per week

8

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

How much will the course cost me?

For information on HE course fees, please contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585.


 

App development

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Want to be part of one of the most creative, exciting and fast-growing industries around? The Manchester College offers iPhone/iPad app development as part of our BTEC software development courses at Openshaw Campus. We also offer a foundation degree in mobile applications development.

Students on the Road to success

Students at Arden School of Theatre are working with theatre royalty as they perform the modern classic ‘Road’ under the direction of the play’s writer, Jim Cartwright.

Staff and students at Arden, which is based at The Manchester ...

 

Student’s logo design wins national competition

The Manchester College student Lisa Cassidy has got the thumbs up from parliament for her creative design work.

A logo designed by 24 year old Lisa, who is currently studying on the Foundation Degree in Graphic Design and ...
The Manchester College student wins national competition

 

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

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Fri, 17/05/2013 - 19:30

Location

Contact Theatre
Oxford Road Manchester, M15 6JA
United Kingdom
53° 27' 57.492" N, 2° 14' 0.78" W
See map: Google Maps

I’m a fighting pit-prop that wants a pint of ale. I’ll be in trouble ‘til the day I die and that’s a fact. What I’m out for is a good time, all the rest is propaganda.

These are the words of Arthur Seaton, Alan Sillitoe’s hard-drinking, hard-fighting antihero. An in-your-face manifesto from the original Angry Young Man of post-war British literature.

Oklahoma! - SOLD OUT

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Fri, 24/05/2013 - 19:00 - 21:00

Location

Waterside Theatre, Shena Simon Campus
Whitworth Street Manchester, M1 3HB
United Kingdom
53° 28' 32.4516" N, 2° 14' 16.7604" W
See map: Google Maps

Broadway star, Tim Flavin, the first American to win an Olivier Award (for On Your Toes) returns to Arden School of Theatre to direct and choreograph this classic.

Oklahoma!

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Fri, 24/05/2013 - 14:00 - 16:00

Location

Waterside Theatre, Shena Simon Campus
Whitworth Street Manchester, M1 3HB
United Kingdom
53° 28' 32.4516" N, 2° 14' 16.7604" W
See map: Google Maps

Broadway star, Tim Flavin, the first American to win an Olivier Award (for On Your Toes) returns to Arden School of Theatre to direct and choreograph this classic.

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