C2 / Academic bridge
Post-S6 University Tech Readiness
10 weeks · 160 contact hours
To remove the first-year attrition that follows from arriving at university without having practically applied digital skills. The syllabus deliberately covers the first-semester content at which students without prior access most commonly fail.
What you’ll learn.
6 modules · 160 contact hours
01Programming fundamentals40 hrs
- Language foundations and environment setup.
- Control flow and functions.
- Data structures: lists, dictionaries, sets.
- File handling.
- Object-oriented basics.
- Version control with Git.
02Discrete mathematics and logic28 hrs
- Sets, relations and functions.
- Propositional and predicate logic.
- Proof techniques.
- Graphs and trees.
- Combinatorics.
03Computer systems and networks24 hrs
- Hardware architecture.
- Operating system concepts.
- The command line.
- Networking fundamentals and the internet stack.
04Data handling and databases24 hrs
- Structured data.
- Relational modelling.
- SQL querying.
- Introduction to data analysis.
05Academic practice20 hrs
- Technical reading and note taking.
- Report writing.
- Referencing and academic integrity.
- Presenting technical work.
06Capstone24 hrs
- Specification, build and defence of an individual project.
On completion, you can.
- Write structured, version-controlled programs of moderate complexity.
- Apply discrete mathematics to computing problems.
- Query a relational database in SQL.
- Produce and defend a technical report to academic standard.
How progress is assessed.
Continuous assessment (30%), examinations (40%), capstone project and defence (30%).
Certification and recognition
The planned certification includes a statement of attainment and a programme completion certificate; Professional programmes also carry an assessed portfolio. The curriculum maps to RTQF levels. Accreditation and external recognition are being sought; this is not a claim of approval.
What comes next.
Placement and programme entry requirements apply.
Software Engineering IntensiveUI/UX Design IntensiveData and AI IntensiveCybersecurity Entry TrackNetworks and Systems AdministrationConfirm your preferred teaching language with the team. Weekly timetables and venue details will be confirmed with each intake.
Source: Curriculum Framework v1.0, pages 15. Read the full framework