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Introduction
The Ofqual-regulated undergraduate program is a Top-Up degree from the University of Derby that is equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree. The goal of this level is for students to learn and gain advanced knowledge of the chosen subject through a variety of modules that will be included in the course as it’s design is centred around continuous digital developments, skill-based practical project with the acquirement of necessary skills in order to deal with the day-to-day dealings within the computing sector of employment, as the units will provide an understanding of the topics covered in the Computing and Information Technologies environment such as Computing Technologies, Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking as examples giving them a taste of what is to come from a professional aspect.
Course structure layout
For this specific level, there will be several mandatory units which will need to be passed in order to gain full qualification and the total amount of hours in terms of TQT (Total Qualification Time) and GLH (Guided Learning Hours) for the course. Below, a brief explanation will be broken down:
Assessment
Because all diploma programs are controlled and certified by Ofqual, students must complete and submit all assignments through Plagscan before submitting them through the portal. The governing board of this subject will analyze and verify all the units inside the module aspect depending on the achievements of units passed and specific outcomes that may increase the knowledge learnt. For example, to receive third class honours (3rd) for the final year, a student must demonstrate a basic understanding of the subject and what has been taught in terms of demonstrations in either practical or written work that will be requested in the assignment criterias until either the lecturer’s demands or the student’s willingness to upgrade the grade to second-class honours, lower division (2:2) are met. After the evaluation is completed, feedback will be sent as soon as possible if the work is submitted before the deadline, since the notes included in the feedback will aid in the improvement of the process.
The individual can decide an option of payment using one of the following methods below:
For more information on course fees and specifications based on subject, please contact us.
For this course, there are 6 mandatory modules that must be completed depending on the grade to gain total achievement as 6 written assignments for each one as each module will consist of (GLH) and (TQT) with additional hours recommended as this will comprise of independent learning such as recommended learning and exercises, Internet resources to assist with the educational aspect of the course, and self-testing exercises with revision. The course will be 1 year+ in length, with additional assistance available in the event that the participant falls behind on work, deadlines, and so on.
All courses will be graded on the class honours scheme, which is the equivalency. Because our school is online, all work must be reviewed by Plagscan to guarantee that it is original and free of plagiarism before being uploaded to the online portal. Once you have submitted your assignment, our lecturers can give feedback to ensure the student gets the best grade possible.
To qualify to ensure safe enrolment onto the specific course, the eligibility requests are as following:
The modules listed below are the mandatory units which is included in the course, the written assignments for each one is specific depending on what will be taught: