Reasons to choose this course
- 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.
- You will have access to modern networking, communications and multimedia technologies with which to practice system development and integration.
- This course shares a common first year with BSc Digital Media Technology, BSc Information Systems and BSc Computer Studies allowing you the flexibility to review your pathway once you've started studying.
- There's the opportunity for you to take a year-long, paid work placement. Recent students have worked for Hewlett Packard and Siemens.
- Our student work can be groundbreaking, innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.
About the course
This course is designed to provide a broad and solid introduction to modern system-orientated ICT applications, such as those employed in the expanding field of mobile communications, mobile computing, wireless networking and rich media technologies. New personal communication devices and smart networks will change the way we live, work and interact. By studying this course you have the chance to become a leading expert within this field.
What do you study?
This degree focuses on modern system-orientated computing applications, such as those employed in the exploding field of mobile communications, wireless networking, multimedia and rich media. This course teaches you the fundamentals of communication and networks, system development and audio-visual science to provide an understanding and appreciation of the ICT market. This is developed further in your second year, partly through a series of lectures by industrialists, aimed at providing you with insight into the latest market designs and trends. Specialist subjects like mobile and wireless communications and pervasive computing are studied in the final year, alongside your final-year project on a topic of your choice.
Contact details
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Please note the following information for applicants
Year One
- Audio-visual Science and Multimedia
- Computer Technology and Programming (30 credit points)
- Personal and Professional Development
- Systems Analysis and Design (30 credit points)
- Introduction to Networking
Year Two
- Communications Technology
- Interface Technology and Design
- Web Development (10 credit points)
- Internet Application Development (10 credit points)
- Professional Development Two (Team-based project)
- Rich Media Technology
- Understanding the IT Industry
Year Three
Optional placement year
Final Year
Core modules
- 3D Modelling (10 credit points)
- Pervasive Computing
- Project (40 credit points)
- Virtual Reality (10 credit points)
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
Optional modules
- Artificial Intelligence (10 credit points)
- Natural Language Processing (10 credit points)
- Business Analysis
- Communicating Science and Technology
- Image Processing and Advanced Display Technology
- Information Systems Management
- Security Technologies
- Serious Games
- Multimedia Portfolio (10 credit points)
- Project Management (10 credit points)
CP = credit points (Modules are 20 credit points unless stated)
For further details on the modules listed, download the Computing module booklet.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a mixture of coursework, assignments and examinations. The coursework will mostly be individual with some group work, and will include presentations, demonstrations and laboratory exercises.
Facilities
This course benefits from the excellent facilities and equipment available in the School of Science and Technology.
94% of our graduates* from full-time undergraduate courses are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving.
Nottingham Trent University has an exemplary graduate employment record. As one of our graduates you will possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills, including investigative and analytical techniques, problem-solving, planning, organisational and communication skills. These skills are invaluable for a number of careers.
Graduates are equipped for a wide range of technology-based careers and may follow both technical and managerial paths in any area of industry or business – designers, practitioners, support services, analysts, consultants and managers. Alternatively, you may wish to continue with your studies at Nottingham Trent University or elsewhere.
*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 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 £12,000 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 industry placement opportunities.
You can apply for this course through the UCAS website. Find out more about applying for an undergraduate course at NTU.
