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Entry Year

01/09/2026

Location

Millfield

Duration

1 Year (Full-Time)

Course Code

P00172-AA
Overview
Access DiplomaComputing for the EconomyValidated by Ulster University
Millfield
Full-Time
Further Education
Start Date: 01/09/2026
End Date: 23/06/2027

Qualifications

Access Diploma in Computing for the Economy (Validated by Ulster University) (P10006)

Overview

This is a one-year full-time course which is designed to attract students who want to progress into Higher Education within the fields of Computing and Economics. This course will develop your knowledge and application of both Computing and Economics and prepare you to progress to Higher Education. Additional costs may be incurred for materials required for Maths including a calculator and geometry set. Further costs may be incurred for core texts for the modules.

About the course 

On the course you will be taught modules in Computing, Maths and Economics.  These modules have been designed in conjunction with Ulster University to ensure the students are prepared to progress to a Higher Education course in the fields of Computing and Economics. Modules include*:

  • Computing Concepts in Cyber Security
  • Introductory Maths for Computing
  • Web Development
  • Economics for Industry
  • MySQL and Database Design
  • Programming Principles in Python
  • Maths for Computing

This programme of study is likely to include enrichment activities/module(s) to enhance your employability. 

Subject to availability students can enrol on either the full time or part time programme.

Assessment within these modules will range from class tests, group work, lab reports and examinations.  All assessments are carried out in English.

* Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

Advice
Pre-Entry Advice

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Requirements

College regulations stipulate that applicants to the course must:

  • normally be 19 years of age or over at the date of entry to the programme and have no recent experience of formal education
  • provide evidence of a basic competence in written and oral communication in English and Numeracy skills
  • demonstrate motivation for and ability to cope with the academic demands of the programme
  • complete a diagnostic test to assess their competence in literacy and numeracy.

 

Fees

There are no fees for the Full Time course. Access students may be eligible for funding via the FE Grant offered by the Education Authority. 

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Careers

Students successfully completing this may progress to study degrees as diverse as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Accountancy, Web Design, Gaming, Business Management, and Education or an HND or Foundation Degree at the College.

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