Course Overview
Our BSc (Hons) Computing covers in-demand skills in areas such as data analysis, cloud computing, cybersecurity, object-oriented programming (Java), and website coding and authoring (HTML, CSS). The course is unique in that it offers you two career pathways to choose from. Students who want to focus on technical opportunities can gain an in-depth understanding of subjects in this area. If you decide to opt for a career in IT management, you can study modules giving you combined skills in technical know-how and management strategy.
Advanced computing skills are in high demand in today’s global job market, providing you with ample opportunities to fill industry gaps, specialise, and progress your career. That’s why we’ve structured your learning to give you a foundation for ongoing skills development. This means whichever path you choose, you’ll graduate with life-long, specialised skills and knowledge that employers in the computing industry value the most.
Course details and modules
Our award-winning curriculum has been designed to give you the modern skill set needed to start your career on the right footing. Your course modules have been freshly updated by our experienced computing faculty members, ensuring you gain the expertise to excel in a wide range of rewarding roles.
Your modules take a hands-on approach to provide you with transferable real-world skills for your future. You’ll have the opportunity to master coding, database and web document creation, data analysis, cloud computing, IT project management, systems analysis soft skills, and more.
Modules
During your foundation year you’ll study 6 modules that will prepare you with the skills you need to move on to your full degree course. Then, over 3 years you’ll study a total of 360 credit hours over seventeen modules. In years 2 and 3, you’ll study the required ‘core’ modules and choose 2 ‘elective’ modules from a choice of 4 options. This allows you to select specialised modules which cover topics that you want to learn about the most.
Foundation Year
Preparing for University Success
Exploring the Business Environment
Advancing your Academic Skills
Becoming an Effective Leader
Planning for Your Future Success
Investigation & Innovation Project
Year 2
Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development (Core)
Introduction to Computer Systems and Security (Core)
Introduction to Databases (Core)
Introduction to Programming (Core)
Introduction to Web Authoring (Core)
Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work (Core)
Year 3
Human Computer Interaction (Core)
Data Analytics and Visualisation (Core)
IT Project Management (Core)
Systems Analysis and Design (Core)
Then choose either
Technical route
Advanced Databases (Elective) and
Object Oriented Programming (Elective)
or
Managerial route
Digital Business (Elective) and
Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments (Elective)
Year 4
Data Mining (Core)
Managing Innovation and Change (Core)
Computing Project (Core)
Then choose either
Technical route
Distributed and Cloud Computing (Elective)
Web Application Development (Elective)
or
Managerial route
Information Security Management (Elective)
Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)
Eligibility
To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:
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- Passes at grade C (grade 4) or above in three subjects at GCSE level OR 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent – if your qualifications are older than 3 years we would also ask to see a professional CV.
- Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference.
- We also offer this course as a standard bachelor’s degree without foundation year.
Candidates for our computing with foundation year undergraduate degree are required to submit a personal statement (of between 350-550 words) which tells us about your motivation for studying this course. You may also be invited to attend an interview to demonstrate your ability to study the course successfully.
This statement should include:
- Your motivation for undertaking the programme
- Why you’ve chosen your particular course
- Any long-term goals or career aspirations
English Proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
We also offer an internal English test for applicants.
