Computing and IT (Software) (Q62-SOFT)

In this specialist route through our BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Q62), you’ll become a confident user and manager of information technologies as well as a developer of software solutions. You’ll gain a technical and business perspective of the advantages, problems and risks of developing and using software technologies.

Key features of the course

• Focus on software development and software engineering in modern-day environments

• Gain hands-on experience of web, mobile and cloud technologies

• Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Course Modules

This computing and IT degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

Stage 1: You’ll study two 30-credit fundamental computing and IT modules, a 30-credit module that introduces some key areas of technology, plus choose one 30-credit mathematics module to suit your level of mathematical knowledge.

Stage 2: You’ll study four 30-credit modules covering programming, web technologies, as well as managing IT projects.

Stage 3: You’ll study two further 30-credit modules covering programming and web technologies, choose a 30-credit option module and complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Engineering Council
• British Computer Society