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BSC Computing
Overview
Computing and communications technologies lie at the heart of every organisation. The delivery of information services includes a technological framework of hardware, software, networks, tools, internet applications and telecommunications equipment – as well as the ethical, professional and legal issues which increasingly play a part in the industry. The IT sector is also reporting a widening gap in software skills while hardware technology is developing and diversifying fast.
The BSc Computing programme encompasses all these different areas, enabling graduates to apply what they have studied in a realworld environment. The ability to ascertain the IT requirements of different departments across the organisation, communicate your ideas and create practical solutions for end users are essential skills for an IT professional, and an integral part of this programme.
Graduates will gain:
- The fundamental concepts and principles of computing, and the roles that computers and network systems increasingly play in modern business practices.
- A firm grounding in the application of state-of-the-art computer technologies such as multimedia, interactive media, security systems, business systems and intelligent/decision-making systems.
- Project management and programming skills, and knowledge of the principles and methodologies in developing usable software systems.
- Insights into cloud computing and other emerging trends, along with the ethical, professional and legal issues currently in practice.
Modules
Year one
Term one
- Introduction to computer systems
- Introduction to statistics
Term two
- Mathematics for computing
- Structured programming
- Study skills for computing
Term three
- Introduction to operating systems
- Principles of database systems
- Object-orientated programming
Year two
Term four
- Software engineering
- Data structures and algorithms
- Advanced programming
Term five
- Software project management
- Human-computer interaction
- Image processing
Term six
- Multimedia systems
- Internet and worldwide web
- Information security
Year three
Term seven
- Principles of computer networks
- Data mining
- Database technologies
Term eight
- Embedded systems
- Professional, ethical and legal issues
- Project
Term nine
- Cloud computing
- Professional, ethical and legal issues (continued)
- Project (continued)
Career opportunities
Graduation from the BSc Computing programme opens up opportunities for a wide range of careers, as well as further study at master’s degree level. Positions to consider include web designer, systems developer, database designer, network administrator, systems analyst and IT manager.
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