Java Online at the University of Dundee

Java Online for Advanced Entry

We have created an online module to provide you with the basic skills required to produce, design and develop computer programs in Java. Topics include users and requirements, objects, the Java language, statements, operators, inheritance, program control, arrays, collections and packages - and a project to demonstrate your understanding of all of these.

If you are considering studying for a computing-related degree at the University of Dundee and wish to apply for Advanced Entry, then this opportunity could provide you with a real head start.

Am I eligible?

You should be studying (or have studied) Advanced Higher or A level Computing, or an equivalent qualification which includes programming.


Where & when? The module runs several times each year - typically starting in Autumn, Spring & Summer, and lasts for 10 weeks. If you live close enough, we may invite you to attend the University for an introductory meeting at the beginning of the session. BUT this is an online module, and everything you need will be sent by post before you start, or else available online via the Internet. You can work in your own time, at school or at home, and you will be fully supported by a university tutor via email, discussion boards and web conferencing. Subject to sufficient numbers, the next runs of Java Online are scheduled to start: October 6th 2008 January 26th 2009 June 22nd 2009 To give us time to get you registered we must receive your completed applciation form no later than a week before the modeul start date. How much does it cost? The cost of the module will be £195. There may be scope for using an ILA (Individual Learning Account) to fund this. If Java Online is a requirement to be taken by a student who is an applicant to direct entry into 2nd year for a University of Dundee degree and who is not eligable for ILA funding then only an admin fee will be charged. How should I apply? You may have been asked to apply for Java Online as a condition of an offer at the University of Dundee, or you may be just interested in joining. In either case, application forms can be downloaded from here: as a Word document or as a PDF file. Please send your completed application form to: eLearning Module Co-ordinator (JOL), School of Computing, University of Dundee, DUNDEE DD1 4HN If you require a University of Dundee student card then please include a passport sized photograph.	Presentation to some of the successful participants, May 2006

Where & when?

The module runs several times each year - typically starting in Autumn, Spring & Summer, and lasts for 10 weeks. If you live close enough, we may invite you to attend the University for an introductory meeting at the beginning of the session. BUT this is an online module, and everything you need will be sent by post before you start, or else available online via the Internet.

You can work in your own time, at school or at home, and you will be fully supported by a university tutor via email, discussion boards and web conferencing.

Subject to sufficient numbers, the next runs of Java Online are scheduled to start:

October 6th 2008
January 26th 2009
June 22nd 2009

To give us time to get you registered we must receive your completed applciation form no later than a week before the modeul start date.

How much does it cost?

The cost of the module will be £195. There may be scope for using an ILA (Individual Learning Account) to fund this. If Java Online is a requirement to be taken by a student who is an applicant to direct entry into 2nd year for a University of Dundee degree and who is not eligable for ILA funding then only an admin fee will be charged.

How should I apply?

You may have been asked to apply for Java Online as a condition of an offer at the University of Dundee, or you may be just interested in joining. In either case, application forms can be downloaded from here: as a Word document or as a PDF file.

Please send your completed application form to:
eLearning Module Co-ordinator (JOL), School of Computing, University of Dundee, DUNDEE DD1 4HN

If you require a University of Dundee student card then please include a passport sized photograph.

Presentation to some of the successful participants, May 2006

What will I achieve?

You will learn object-oriented design and programming, using Java
You will make friends with others taking the module at the same time
You will learn valuable time management skills which will help you when you embark on your university course itself
You will become familiar with the My Dundee learning environment, which is used by lecturers on all our degrees

You will also be awarded with a University of Dundee Certificate of completion, which includes the award of 20 SCOTCAT points at SCQF level 7. This may have been one of the conditions of your offer of an advanced entry place. If you prefer, you can still choose to go into 1st year of our degrees.

Presentation to some of the successful participants, Feb 2006

Comments from participants

"It is easy to get help through the message board or through email"

"The best thing is that it can be done on your own timetable"

"Best things were (1) Learning the new language, (2) Meeting the people, (3) Getting an insight to what the university course will be like"

"The most interesting part has been the web confrence, it's like having a chat with somone in the same room."

"I have learned more about the software development life cycle, and a lot about object oriented design"

"Extra material being posted helps keep the module interesting"

"Learning materials are varied and do not become repetitive"

I still have questions ...

Contact Dr Iain Martin, School of Computing, University of Dundee, DUNDEE DD1 4HN

Java Online developers & tutors

Individual Learning Accounts

University of Dundee is a registered ILA Scotland Learning Provider and Java Online is a registered module. This means that it may be psosible to use Individual Learning Account to help pay for Java Online. If your personal income is £18,000 or less a year, or you are on certain benefits, you may be eligible for up to £200 of funding a year towards learning. To find out more, call the ILA Scotland helpline free on 0808 100 1090, or visit their website at www.ilascotland.org.uk. Please note that you must have your ILA Scotland account card and account number before you can enrol on a course.

NB If an individual enrols on a course using an Individual Learning Account to pay the fees but fails to attend the course or to hand in their Learning Token, the University will invoice the individual for the outstanding fee balance for the course.

Useful links

Applied Computing at the University of Dundee

Advanced Entry to University of Dundee

University of Dundee online prospectus