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.
- This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) to Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status. Recent research shows that professionals with BCS' CITP are the top earners in the UK IT industry.
- This course shares a common first year with BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology, BSc (Hons) Information and Communications Technology and BSc (Hons) Information Systems allowing you the flexibility to review your pathway once you have started studying.
- There's the opportunity for a year long paid work placement recent examples have included Hewlett Packard and Siemens.
- Students can study and develop skills in the exciting areas of multimedia and virtual reality.
- Our student work can be groundbreaking, innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.
Related courses: BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology, BSc (Hons) Information and Communications Technology and BSc (Hons) Information Systems
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Please note the following information for applicants
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.
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.
Length of placement
One year
Placements on this course
After the second year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a placement in industry, including overseas options. If taken, this will give you the chance to gain vital experience and put your knowledge into practice. Recent placement salaries have ranged from £10,000 to £35,000. Many students impress their employers on placement and are offered jobs at the end of their course.
The School has an excellent record of placing students and has good contacts with both local and national industry. A number of placements are available in Europe and worldwide. On completion of a successful placement, you will be eligible for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Studies.
Find out more about placements.
You can apply for this course through the UCAS website.
