Computing

If you are looking for a successful career in the fast-moving computing industry, the BSc (Hons) Computing degree is for you.

You will learn all the knowledge and skills you need to work in this sector, as well as developing key personal and intellectual qualities necessary for continued professional development.

In years three and four you can choose to study for a generic degree in computing or you can specialise in software development or technical support. This will allow you to exit at the end of the fourth year with a themed award, for example: BSc (Hons) Computing (Networking and Cybersecurity) or BSc (Hons) Computing (Software Engineering).

The course provides a high-quality design/development web education that has been designed to meet employers’ requirements. When you graduate, you will be well-equipped to implement and manage web design and development projects from start to finish.

Module outline

Year 1 - HNC

Year 1 of the course is HNC Computing.

Year 2 - HND

Year 2 of the course is HND Computer Science.

Year 3 - BSc

In year 3 you will choose one of the following pathways:

• BSc (Hons) Computing

• BSc (Hons) Computing (Networking and Cyber Security)

• BSc (Hons) Computing (Software Engineering)

Core modules for all pathways are:

• Advanced databases

• Designing web-based applications

• Team project (computing and interactive media) or Work placement industry-specific skills (computing and interactive media)

If you wish to take the Networking and Cyber Security pathway you must take the following option modules:

• Cyber security

• Server technologies

• Network and information security

If you wish to take the Software Engineering pathway you must take the following core modules:

• Artificial intelligence or Cyber security

• Software construction

• Mobile applications development

If you wish to take the Computing pathway you may choose from any of the option modules listed above.

Year 4 - BSc (Hons)

You will study the following core modules:

• Advanced topics

• The science of computing

• Data analytics on the web (Software Engineering or Computing pathway) OR Cyber operations (Networking and Cyber Security or Computing pathway)

• Web programming (Software Engineering or Computing pathway) OR Cloud Computing (Networking and Cyber Security or Computing pathway)

You will also complete a dissertation in a topic such as: robotics; web application development; network operations; cloud based networking solutions; or machine learning; or another subject of your own choice.

This outline reflects the modules as currently delivered and is subject to change.