BSc (Hons) Computing Technologies (with Foundation)

**Why an Integrated Foundation Stage?**An Integrated Foundation Stage starts your degree studies with a year spent learning the skills required to progress onto a full honours degree. Alongside an introduction to Computing Technologies, you will develop valuable study skills, communication, team work and problem-solving techniques which help to build your confidence and prepare you for the rest of your course.**Why Computing Technologies?**Our Computing Technologies degree prepares you to become a multi-skilled digital media and web developer, with expertise in areas such as user experience, mobile games and augmented reality. You’ll develop creative skills in audio, animation, graphic design and 3D modelling, along with technical abilities in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and MySQL, for example. With opportunities for work placements with firms such as Rancon, Athena Web Design, Codemasters and IBM, our graduates stand out from the competition. You’ll have the chance to create websites for live clients such as Cheltenham Motor Sports, win prizes at our 48 hour webathon challenge and exhibit work at the university’s own exhibitions, WEBX and COMX, showcasing your talent to potential employers.You’ll draw on the expertise of lecturers with extensive industry experience, learn from inspiring guest speakers and have the chance to undertake unforgettable field trips (additional costs may apply, see course web page for details). Previously, students have analysed how applications can work within a real-world context, visiting the Design Museum in London, the VR World Congress and Tamworth Snow Dome. They have even visited Bulgaria to help inspire, test and develop their digital design projects. Our students are also able to take advantage of industry-standard software including Adobe CC and Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite, and the latest hardware such as Oculus Rift, Leap Motion, VR, eyetracking and quadcopters.**Why University of Gloucestershire?**We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Our vibrant and tight-knit community of over 10,000 students and staff paired with a wide variety of courses means you will have the best of both worlds – a diverse community of sports clubs, societies and activities while also benefiting from specialist lecturers who value you as an individual.Who Cares? We do. We care about our students and the planet. We listened to what our students value most, turning our prospectus digital and providing opportunities for them to protect the planet and move on to study in an environment that works hard to support future generations. As a result, we’re proud that the University of Gloucestershire has been judged the UK’s most sustainable university.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the dynamic county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival.**Come and experience the University of Gloucestershire for yourself by booking an open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.****Experience an open day**Take the next step and book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. This is your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus. Take the opportunity to get up-to-the minute advice and guidance from the people who have been here and experienced University of Gloucestershire life already.**To find out more information about this