Computing and IT (Q62)

Get ready for a rewarding career in the rapidly growing technology sector with our BCS-accredited computing and IT degree. This future-facing course is informed by the latest industry needs, helping you develop the technical skills and expertise to thrive as an in-demand IT professional. You’ll start by exploring the hardware, software and systems that power modern businesses, learning to confidently manage networks or databases and develop software solutions to real-world challenges. As you progress, you can tailor your studies around your career goals, following a broad route or diving into cyber security, networking, software engineering, web development and more.

Key features of the course

• Learn from experts on a course accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

• Build a toolkit of transferable technical, problem-solving and numeracy skills needed in a growing employment sector

• Learn the principles of hardware-, software- and systems-based technologies

• Develop modern programming skills in Python, Java and SQL

• Tailor your degree to your ambitions, choosing a broad or specialist route

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 choose one of four routes: a broad route or a specialist route from communications and networking, communications and software, or software.

Stage 3: You’ll study three 30-credit modules from your chosen route and complete a 30-credit project module.

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

• Engineering Council
• British Computer Society