IELTs 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in each component
This course is highly practical and provides a strong grounding in computing fundamentals. It gives you a comprehensive understanding of database systems, e-commerce, business information systems and Internet technologies. Practical skills developed will include involvement in multimedia and virtual reality projects.
The range of employment opportunities for computing graduates continues to increase. This course provides a thorough and broad education in computing for industry. Graduates have advanced skills in the development of software and are able to design and manage complex information systems.
Why study this course?
It is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
This course shares a common first year with a suite of Information Technology courses, providing you with the flexibility to review your pathway once you have started studying.
You will have the opportunity to do a year long paid work placement. Recent examples have included Hewlett Packard and Siemens
You can study and develop skills in the exciting areas of multimedia and virtual reality.
You will work with our highly-regarded academics, who are active in a broad range of research areas, achieving 80% world-leading or internationally-excellent research impact (REF 2014).
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Year One
Foundation in Computing and Technology
Essential Skills
Web-based Programming
Internet Technology
System Analysis and Design (SAD)
Professional Development for Industry
Year Two
Information Systems Development
Information and Database Engineering
Internet Applications Development
Interaction Design
Information Security
Practical Project Management and Professional Development
Year Three
Optional placement year for sandwich students. Please see our excellent placement opportunities section.
Final year
Project
Information Systems Management
Mobile Platform Development
Serious Games
Choose one of the following modules:
Artificial Intelligence
Business Analysis
Data Visualisation and UX
Techniques for Business
Communicating Science and Technology
This course provides a thorough education in computing for industry meaning you graduate with advanced skills in the development of software and are able to design and manage complex information systems.
Recent graduates have gone onto work in the following roles and companies:
Perceptive Infomatics – associate software engineer
Juno Media Ltd – web developer
Medoc Computers – software tester
Boots – support developer
Logo Brand – web developer
NHS – service desk analyst.
Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our master's-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
