Reasons to choose this course
About the course
The range of employment opportunities for computing graduates continues to increase. This course provides a thorough and broad education in computing for industry. Graduates have advanced skills in the development of software and are able to design and manage complex information systems.
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Year One
- Audio-Visual Science and Multimedia
- Computer Technology and Programming (30CP)
- Personal and Professional Development
- Systems Analysis and Design (30CP)
- Introduction to Networking
Year Two
- Information and Database Engineering
- Information Systems Development
- Interface Technology and Design
- Internet Application Development (10CP)
- Understanding the IT Industry
- Professional Development 2 (Team-based project)
- Web Development (10CP)
Year Three
Optional placement year
Final Year
Core modules
- Information Systems Management
- Serious Games
- Project (40CP)
- 3D Modelling (10CP)
- Virtual Reality (10CP)
Optional modules
- Business Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence (10CP)
- Natural Language Processing (10CP)
- Communicating Science and Technology
- Decision Support Systems (10CP)
- Marketing for Entrepreneurs (10CP)
CP = credit points (Modules are 20CP unless stated)
For further details on the modules listed, download the Computing module booklet.
Assessment
Modules are assessed by coursework, examination or both.
94% of our graduates* from full-time undergraduate courses are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving.
Recent graduates have secured jobs at companies such as Boots, Medoc Computers and the NHS. Typical job titles are support developer, software tester and service desk analyst.
*of those available for work, HESA survey 2009 / 10.
NTU is in the top five British universities for number of students taking year long work placements.
(HESA 2009-10)
Companies past students have visited for their placement year include;
- HSBC
- Siemens
- IBM
- Microsoft
- Experian.
eSkills internships
Many students enjoy the challenge of arranging their own work placement or a practical internship which forms part of many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It can give you invaluable insight into applying for a job, undertaking practical and theoretical application tests and experiencing what a real job interview is like. Computing and Technology placement students have the opportunity to undertake an eSkills internship. This is an industry-backed student placement programme which is designed to boost the employability of graduates. Find out more about the scheme.
Length of placement
One year
Placements on this course
After the second year you will have the option of a placement in industry. If taken, this will give you the chance to gain vital experience and put your knowledge into practice.
The School has developed strong links with industry and commerce through its placements activities. Placements are coordinated by the placements tutor who advises students on the preparation of application and interview techniques.
Recent placement salaries ranged from £12,000 to £35,000 per annum and a number of positions are available in Europe and worldwide as well as the UK. On completion of a successful placement, you will be eligible for the award of a Placement Diploma in Industrial Studies.
Visit our Placements website for more information.
You can apply for this course through the UCAS website. Find out more about applying for an undergraduate course at NTU.
