Modules
Year One
Students are introduced to information systems whilst gaining practical skills to start to implement multimedia and web-based packages. This is combined with personal skills development.
- Audio-visual Science and Multimedia
- Computer Technology and Programming
- Personal and Professional Development
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Introduction to Networking
Year Two
Students build on this foundation to develop more advanced Internet and multimedia applications and apply design techniques for database systems. They also consider the design and management of information systems in general and learn about global business systems and processes. Project management and group work form part of the second year. Options include modern languages and marketing as well as computing modules.
- Decision Support Systems
- Information and Database Engineering
- Information Systems Development
- Internet Application Development
- Marketing for Entrepreneurs
- Professional Development Two
- Understanding the IT Industry
- Web Development
Year Three
Optional placement
Final Year - Core modules
In the final year all students are required to do a substantive individual project. This is accompanied by taught modules concerning strategic management for information systems and business analysis, project management and human-computer interaction. There is a wide range of options from across the final year computing courses together with modern languages.
- Business Analysis
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Information Systems Management
- Project (40 credit points)
- Project management (10 credit points)
Final Year - Optional modules
- 3D Modelling
- Artificial Intelligence
- Natural Language Processing
- Communicating Science and Technology
- Serious Games
- Virtual Reality
Download the Computing module booklet for further details.
Assessment
Most modules are assessed by both coursework and examination.
Your future career
Our employment record is one of the most impressive in the country. The vast majority of our graduates go on to successful careers or continue their studies to postgraduate level and beyond. The competitiveness and prosperity of companies increasingly depends on the design and use of effective, complex and costly information systems. This course aims to produce graduates capable of designing, developing and managing information systems in a business environment.
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 £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 industry placement opportunities.
You can apply for this course through the UCAS website. Find out more about applying for an undergraduate course at NTU.
Application and selection
Selection is normally based on the information given on the application form. All applicants who are made offers are invited to open days, providing an opportunity to see the School and meet the staff.
