This course aims to enable you to integrate hardware components, by teaching you how to write any software that may be required to facilitate the integration. You will learn how large systems consisting of a variety of components, including computer or networking hardware or software, are built so that the components work together to create a solution for industry. Your understanding will be developed through practical illustration and experience.
- The course has initial accreditation by the British Computer Society (BCS) for the BSc component of becoming a chartered engineer. Chartered status (the letters CEng after your name) indicates that you are part of a technological elite and typically leads to higher earning potential and improved career prospects.
- This course is accredited by the BCS to Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status. Recent research shows that professionals with BCS' CITP are the top earners in the UK IT industry.
- There's the opportunity for a year-long work placement.
- This course shares a common first year with BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Networks) and BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Forensic and Security) allowing you the flexibility to review your pathway once you've started studying.
- The School has strong links with local industry representatives such as Siemens, Her Majesty's Governments Communications Centre (HMGCC), Experian and Excel.
- Our student work can be groundbreaking, innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.
Related courses: BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Networks) and BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Forensic and Security)
Contact details
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Please note the following information for applicants
Year One
- Computer Technology
- Software Implementation (30 credit points)
- Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design (30 credit points)
- Introduction to Networking
- Personal and Professional Development
Year Two
- Communications Technology
- Information and Database Engineering
- Network Design and Administration
- Personal and Professional Development Two
- Software Implementation Two
- Systems Software
Year Three
Optional placement year
Final year
Core modules
- Advanced Analysis and Design
- Distributed Object Computing (10 credit points)
- Project (40 credit points)
- Real-time Analysis and Design (10 credit points)
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
Optional modules
- Advanced Software Engineering (10 credit points)
- Artificial Intelligence (10 credit points)
- Natural Language Processing (10 credit points)
- Communicating Science and Technology
- Business Analysis
- Human-Computer Interaction (10 credit points)
- Information Systems Management
- Pervasive Computing
- Project Management (10 credit points)
- Security Technologies
CP = credit points (Modules are 20 credit points unless stated)
For further details on the modules listed, please download the Computing module booklet.
Assessment
Most modules are assessed by both coursework and examination. The coursework will mostly be individual with some group work, and will include presentations, demonstrations and laboratory exercises.
Application and selection
Selection is normally based on the information given on the UCAS application form. All applicants who are made offers are invited to open days, providing an opportunity to see the School and meet the staff.
Facilities
This course benefits from the excellent facilities and equipment available in the School of Science and Technology.
As one of our graduates, you will possess a wide range of practical, academic and transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers, including investigative and analytical techniques, problem-solving, planning, organisation and communication skills.
Graduates of this course have go onto become systems analysts, software engineers and systems testers. Recent employers include: Lubrizol, LMP Digidata and TBS Mobility.
Graduate - Paul Turnbull
Sabalex - Senior Software Engineer / Webmaster
"My experience at NTU has been the foundation for where I am now. Ten years ago I wouldn't have dreamed of having my own business. My placement was invaluable and if it were not for NTU, I would never have had the opportunity to work for Microsoft and I honestly believe that having this on my CV has helped me get to where I am today."
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.
