Course overview
You learn through weekly pre-recorded content and tasks, that can be worked through at your own pace. You also take part in live sessions throughout the course.
This course is delivered online. Please check the entry requirements tab before making your application to ensure you meet the entry criteria and have all the minimum equipment necessary to take part.
Winter university
Start date: Starts Monday 20 January, Mondays for eight weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm
You can study up to 30 credits at Winter University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form. If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email winter.university@tees.ac.uk.
Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Winter University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are under 18 at the time of enrolment you must provide a completed
parental consent form. You can download the parental consent form and send to
winter.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.
Course details
What you study
- introduce the language and jargon used by programmers
- sequence and selection
- conditional and looping constructs
- using arithmetic and relational operators
- strings
- functions: reasons for, parameters, arguments and return values
- debugging tips and tools
- introduce common frameworks/third party libraries.
How you are assessed
You submit a portfolio of development work demonstrating a range of programming skills.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Minimum hardware and software requirements
- PC with 1.6Ghz processor and 2GB RAM
- Python 3.8.x.
As this is an online course you need access to a computer and be comfortable learning through an online platform. A strong and stable internet connection is required, and a webcam and microphone to participate in any interactive elements of the course.
International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Winter University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are under 18 at the time of enrolment you must provide a completed
parental consent form. You can download the parental consent form and send to
winter.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.