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.
- 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 facilities.
- This course shares a common first year 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.
- Our student work can be groundbreaking, innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.
Related courses: BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology, BSc (Hons) Information Systems and BSc (Hons) Computer Studies
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.
As one of our students you will be well 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.
Our recent graduates have gone onto success in a wide range of roles including:
- IT support analysts
- marketing systems developers
- dystems engineers
- web editor
- web interfacers or designers.
These roles have been secured in variety of organisations such as:
- GCHQ
- Cave
- IBM
- Microsoft
- Experian.
Many of our students also go on to study research degrees and postgraduate qualifications such as MSc / MRes and PhDs.
Emily Holt - Graduated 2011
"The BSc (Hons) Information and Communications Technology degree showed me what careers are available in the IT industry. I took part in the Students in Classrooms voluntary scheme and realised that I wanted to pursue teaching. I am currently training to be an secondary school ICT teacher, studying a PGCE at NTU."
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.
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.
You can apply for this course through the UCAS website.
