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FdSc / BSc (Hons) Information Technology and Communications Staffordshire University recognises the highly skilled training undertaken by members of the military IT community and is able to offer accreditation at all levels of the degree process. The remaining credits required to complete the award are attained through studying core or option modules delivered via distance and blended learning. Eligibility Entry to the Foundation Degree is available to all members of RAF Trade Group 4 (TG4) and may also be made available to ITC trained personnel from other arms and services upon approval by the award leader. Key Features ■ Significant levels of accreditation will enable you to complete the Foundation Degree in much less time than it would otherwise take. ■ Wide choice of Cisco accredited modules with the option to take exams for professional certification. ■ Enables students to gain knowledge and skills which are relevant to the civilian sector and may enhance your post-service employability. ■ Progression route from Foundation Degree to BSc (Hons) ITC, BSc (Hons) Intelligence and Security or BEng (Hons) in Electronics and Telecommunications. How will I study? To achieve a good degree by part-time study is something to be proud of, but like anything that is worthwhile, it will take commitment. Foundation Degree Is studied across two levels (4 and 5), with each level consisting of 120 credits. If you are accepted onto the award you will be given 90 credits of accreditation at Level 4 in recognition of your ITC trade training. This will leave you with 30 credits of core university modules to study in order to complete this level. At Level 5 you will study 2 core modules totalling 45 credits. The remaining 75 credits can be attained through further accreditation for trade courses completed as part of your military training - e.g. CN4001/CN4002 or by studying option modules provided by the university. BSc (Hons) ITC Top Up The Top Up consists of 120 credits at Level 6. You will study 2 core modules totalling 60 credits with the remaining 60 credits being attained by studying option modules provided by the university or through further accreditation. During the application process you will be able to tailor your personal study route by identifying what accreditation you can claim and selecting the modules that you wish to study. There are three study periods (semesters) over the year and you can study a maximum of 30 credits during any one semester. Each semester is divided into 15-week blocks. The learning material is designed to cover the first 12 weeks with some additional time for assessment related activity over the remaining three weeks. Although it is expected that you will undertake study in each study period we are aware that the requirements of the Service or individual circumstances may sometimes preclude that. In which case, we are flexible and you can choose not to STAFFS.AC.UK/HMFORCES
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FdSc / BSc (Hons)Information Technology and Communications
Staffordshire University recognises the highly skilled training undertaken by members of the military IT community and is able to offer accreditation at all levels of the degree process. The remaining credits required to complete the award are attained through studying core or option modules delivered via distance and blended learning.
Eligibility Entry to the Foundation Degree is available to all members of RAF Trade Group 4 (TG4) and may also be made available to ITC trained personnel from other arms and services upon approval by the award leader.
Key Features■ Significant levels of accreditation will
enable you to complete the Foundation Degree in much less time than it would otherwise take.
■ Wide choice of Cisco accredited modules with the option to take exams for professional certification.
■ Enables students to gain knowledge and skills which are relevant to the civilian sector and may enhance your post-service employability.
■ Progression route from Foundation Degree to BSc (Hons) ITC, BSc (Hons) Intelligence and Security or BEng (Hons) in Electronics and Telecommunications.
How will I study?To achieve a good degree by part-time study is something to be proud of, but like anything that is worthwhile, it will take commitment.
Foundation DegreeIs studied across two levels (4 and 5), with each level consisting of 120 credits.
If you are accepted onto the award you will be given 90 credits of accreditation at Level 4 in recognition of your ITC trade training. This will leave you with 30 credits of core
university modules to study in order to complete this level. At Level 5 you will study 2 core modules totalling 45 credits. The remaining 75 credits can be attained through further accreditation for trade courses completed as part of your military training - e.g. CN4001/CN4002 or by studying option modules provided by the university.
BSc (Hons) ITC Top UpThe Top Up consists of 120 credits at Level 6.
You will study 2 core modules totalling 60 credits with the remaining 60 credits being attained by studying option modules provided by the university or through further accreditation.
During the application process you will be able to tailor your personal study route by identifying what accreditation you can claim and selecting the modules that you wish to study.
There are three study periods (semesters) over the year and you can study a maximum of 30 credits during any one semester. Each semester is divided into 15-week blocks. The learning material is designed to cover the first 12 weeks with some additional time for assessment related activity over the remaining three weeks.
Although it is expected that you will undertake study in each study period we are aware that the requirements of the Service or individual circumstances may sometimes preclude that. In which case, we are flexible and you can choose not to
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take any modules in a given study block or take one module rather than two, subject to the requirement that you complete the Foundation Degree within a maximum period of five years.
Most of the modules on the award are studied via distance learning using our virtual learning environment called Blackboard.
The study materials available to you will vary enormously and will range from lecture/reading material to test exercises during which you are able to perform tasks which assess your understanding of the elements that have been taught. Practical exercises on networking kit via remote access will be completed where relevant. You will also have support from fellow students via electronic discussion forums. You will learn all about how this works during induction to the award. We will expect you to be proactive and take responsibility for following the programme of study.
You will be encouraged to undertake independent learning to extend the material presented.
How will I be assessed?All modules are individually assessed via one or more methods dependent upon the requirements of that module. The method of assessment is chosen to ensure that we can verify that you have met the learning outcomes of the module. These methods may include individual coursework assignments, written reports, discussion contributions and practical exercises.
Typically, assignment submission and feedback will be via Blackboard. Practical assessments may be done on-line but sometimes may involve attendance at the University. Module results will also be made available electronically.
What resources will be available to me during my studies?For the Cisco networking modules, you will also have access to our Networking Laboratories and networking kit via the Net Lab system, which allows 24 hours a day / 7 days per week access to the networking kit (except wireless kit).
In addition to the module material and Blackboard VLE support, you will have access to the various online library facilities. Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services which offer full electronic access to many textbooks, journals and conference proceedings, software support services, and even to some software provided by the university. You will be able to access these resources remotely. In addition you have the ability to use the library resourcesof up to 3 other universities near to your home or base locations.
You can also register onto the Cisco Network Academy Programme to have access to Cisco online learning materials.
When can I begin my studies?We normally have intakes in January, May and September of each year.
How long does it take?This will depend upon how much of your training has been accredited.
If you were to be awarded the maximum accreditation available for your ITC trade training, you could complete the Foundation Degree in as little as 12 months.
Assuming no accreditation, it will take you approximately 18 months to complete the BSc (Hons) ITC Top Up.
How to applyBefore you can apply for a place on the course you must attend a compulsory Course Briefing Day (CBD). The purpose of the CBD is to provide an in-depth overview of how the course is structured,
the commitment required to study at this level and to explain the online application process. A number of CBD’s will be
Course Structure
Level 4 Cert HE
Study Skills for Remote Learners 15 Credits
ITC Trade Training - 90 CreditsITC Balancing Studies15 Credits
Level 5 FdSc in ITC
Optional Module15 Credits Work-based
Project30 Credits
Optional Module15 Credits
Optional Module15 Credits
Applied Research Methods, Professional Development15 Credits
Optional Module15 Credits
Optional Module15 Credits
Level 6 BSc (Hons) in ITC
Optional Module15 Credits
Optional Module15 Credits
Information Systems in Industry 15 Credits ITC Project
45 CreditsOptional Module15 Credits
Optional Module15 Credits
• Core modules on the course• Modules with Accreditation for ITC Trade Training/CN4000• Optional modules that you can select or may gain accreditation from your previous learning
conducted prior to each intake - please contact a member of the HM Forces Team for details of dates and locations.
Option ModulesPlease note that option module availability is subject to change at short notice and it is strongly recommended that you contact the HM Forces Team for a definitive list prior to applying.
Level 5Negotiated List
Cred
its
AP
EL
Op
tions
Distance
Learning
Applied ICT Principles – CN4001COCS50473 60 •
Information Support Administration – CN4002COCS50472 15 •
ICT Management Fundamentals (TMT 1)COCS50471 15 •
Networking with LANs and WANS (CCNA 1 & 2)COCS50468 15 DL
LAN Switching and WAN Networks (CCNA 3 & 4)COCS50470 15 DL
Network Security (CCNA Security)COCS50469 15 DL
Reflection on Work Based Learning ACOCS50457 15 DL
Reflection on Work Based Learning BCOCS50455 15
Negotiated Study 1 (IP Telephony)COCS50598 15
Negotiated Study 1 (Virtualisation)COC40678 15
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Level 6Negotiated List
Cred
its
AP
EL O
ptio
ns
Distance/
Blend
ed Learning
ICT Management Fundamentals (TMT 2)COCS60483 15 •
Advanced Network Routing (CCNP Route)COCS60481 15 DL
Advanced Network Switching (CCNP Switch)COCS60482 15 DL
Advanced Network Troubleshooting (CCNP TShoot)COCS60480 15 DL
Converged Networks – will require 4/5 day course at the UniversityCOCS60610 15 BL
Network Fundamentals for Security (CCNA 1,2,3 & 4 for those not done it in FDSC)COCS60479
15 DL
Network Security (CCNA Security if not done it in FDSc)COCS60478 15 DL
Computer Systems SecurityCOCS60475 15 DL
Wireless Networks (Cisco Wireless Networking module) – will require 4/5 day course at the UniversityCOCS60477
15 BL
Operations in the Cyber Domain: Ethical Hacking 1COCS60532 15 DL
Operations in the Cyber Domain: Ethical Hacking 2COCS60533 15 DL
Operations in the Cyber Domain: Cyber Warfare and Malicious SoftwareCOCS60497
15 DL
Digital Forensics for Intelligence: Fundamentals – will require 4/5 day course at the UniversityCOCS60635
15 BL
Digital Forensics for Intelligence: Advanced Practice – will require 4/5 day course at the UniversityCOCS60402
15 BL
Further information about individual modules can be found by going to the following link and inserting the module code or module title into the appropriate box:www.staffs.ac.uk/current/student/modules
