- This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) to Chartered Engineer (CEng) and IT Professional (CITP) status.
- There's an opportunity for a year-long paid work placement with prestigious companies such as GE Consumer Finance and IBM.
- Students have access to contact and share ideas with other computer games students throughout the country through our own Computer Society.
- This course shares a common first year with BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Technology) and BSc (Hons) Software Engineering allowing you the flexibility to review your pathway once you've started studying.
- You will have access to the state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and software.
- Our student work can be groundbreaking, innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.
Related courses: BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Technology) and BSc (Hons) Software Engineering.
Contact details
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Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 8351
Please note the following information for applicants
Modules
Year One
- Computer Technology
- Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
- Mathematics for Computing
- Personal and Professional Development
- Software Design and Implementation One
Year Two - Core modules
- Applied Mathematics and Graphics
- Information and Database Engineering
- Professional Development Two
- Software Design and Implementation Two
- Systems Software
Optional modules
- 3D Design for Games
- Decision Support Systems
- Foreign Language
- Information Systems Development
- Interface Technology and Design
- Internet Applications Programming
- Marketing for Entrepreneurs
- Software Engineering
- Understanding the IT Industry
- Web Development
Year Three
Optional placement year
Final year - Core modules
- Advanced Analysis and Design
- Artificial Intelligence
- Natural Language Processing
- Distributed Object Computing
- Project
- Real Time Analysis and Design
Optional modules
- 3D Modelling
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Business Analysis
- Communicating Science and Technology
- Computational Intelligence
- Foreign Language
- Games Development Technology
- Graphics for Games and Dynamics Modelling
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Information Systems Management
- Multimedia Portfolio
- Project Management
- Serious Games
- Virtual Reality
Download the Computing module booklet for further details.
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.
Nottingham Trent University has an exemplary graduate employment record. There continues to be a very high demand for suitably qualified computing professionals and as one of our graduates, you will possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills, including investigative and analytical techniques, problem-solving, planning and communication skills.
Our recent graduates have gone onto success in a wide range of careers including:
- application innovators
- media and graphic application developers
- software developer / manager
- systems engineers
- technical support.
These positions have been secured in a variety of companies such as:
- ARM
- BT
- The Police service
- BNP Paribas
- EMPICS sports photography.
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.
