Computing (Top-Up)

A one year top-up to an honours degree for those who have a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in a Computing related discipline to develop practical skills and apply research and critical thinking to solve problems using appropriate technologies. Undergraduates develop relevant academic skills as have exposure to develop solutions with relevant industrial tools.

The programme is delivered by education professionals with extensive computing knowledge as well as industrial and commercial experience. The programme is based in the Centre for Advanced Technical Studies with access to hardware for internet of things and connected devices. Classrooms and computing laboratories are furnished with up-to-date software and networking equipment, to provide the latest technology and university standard resources.

Students also undertake visits to employers and conferences, e.g. Euro Gamer Expo, and participate in a series of guest speaker lecturers from local and national employers as well as international companies, for example, we have had talks from Sony Playstation, IBM and Microsoft, all designed to enhance skills, knowledge and employment opportunities.

You will study a range of units which will include:
• Cross Platform Development
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Computing
• Data Science
• Project (Double)

Assessment methods may take the form of assessment of individual performance during practical work, essays, reports, presentations, analytical or design assignments, research assignments, blogs/vlogs and personal development plans. The use of multi-modal assessment allows for the use of a wider range of assessment methods – incorporating the use of screencasts, livestreams and digital portfolios of evidence.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS