Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Computing and Web Development
Sharpen your skills and prepare yourself for the workplace by studying BNU's BSc (Hons) in Computing and Web Development. From the latest developments in industry to cutting-edge applications you will be able to learn how computer theory and web development can work hand-in-hand to provide an exciting and fast paced career.
You will have access to fully equipped computing facilities and be taught by expert lecturers providing high quality teaching and support in a friendly, motivated learning environment . You’ll also benefit from our partnership with Amazon where we run its AWS Academy, allowing you to gain industry standard knowledge and skills and further enhance your career prospects.
Why study this subject?
Now is an exciting time to study a computing-related degree, as everyone is seeing technology opening up and evolving the way in which people all across the globe communicate, work and socialise. A degree in Computing and Web Development could lead to start a fast-paced and fulfilling career in a wide variety of sectors, including business, health care, hospitality, sport, aviation, travel, education and finance, to name just a few!
There has been an increase in demand from companies looking for employees with strong digital skills and knowledge and a Computing and Web Development degree is the perfect way to gain a detailed understanding of the computing theory and programming concepts needed to make your mark in the technology sector.
Give yourself an edge in the graduate market by studying a hands-on degree. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the latest industry knowledge alongside working with industry professionals to gain invaluable practical experience whilst building your network base.
Studying Buckinghamsheir New University's programme allows you to learn fundamental vocational skills such as analysis and design, programming and testing, networking and security, software engineering and databases.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
If you are looking for a career in cloud, web or mobile development, IT support, software development and network industries then computing and web development is an ideal option for you as their expert academics are on hand to support you with developing the technical skills needed to work on web-based applications and services.
You will also get opportunities to expand your knowledge both inside and outside of the lecture theatre. Students have previously attended Amazon AWS Forums and visited sites of historical importance, including Bletchley Park, to learn more about the history of computing and how it impacted the world.
If coding is more of your language, then you’ll have plenty of opportunities to extend your knowledge in programming and database management. You will also develop technical competency in user-interface and location-sensitive frameworks, industry-standards for secure and robust software engineering, database development, network operation, mobile systems, and Information and Network Security.
You’ll learn alternative architectures for emerging cloud-based technologies. You will also study modules on developing and deploying secure and mobile-ready web applications with backend databases. This will help prepare you for both generic ‘computing’ job markets and more specialised areas that require mobile web-based services. Both these aspects are much sought after by UK and international employers.
The course addresses the professional and customer-facing skills that are essential for employment in computing industries. Modules also provide opportunities to prepare for the professional certification programmes of global industries such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and Cisco.
As part of their Cloud Computing module, they are proud to run Amazon AWS Academy, allowing you full access to all Amazon web services resources, materials, labs, online assessments and exams preparations.
You will be able to practice the technology provided by the world cloud leader and gain a 50% discount on Amazon AWS (Cloud Architecture) official certification exam (optional for students). For further information, please contact Dr Rafid Al-Khannak.
What facilities can you use?
BNU has invested in their facilities to ensure that you can learn on industry standard systems and software, meaning that you can make an easy transition from education into employment. Quite simply we are committed to making sure we provide you with the best learning experience possible.
We make sure we keep the University’s computing facilities well maintained and equipped. BNU have a range of large labs, most filled with dual-screen, dual boot (Windows and Linux) systems. Latest industry standard software is also included on devices to allow you to develop your skills to what is needed in the workplace.
Labs have been custom built to provide the best spaces to nurture the specific skills needed for game and internet development. These allow you to build your skills within key areas of future employment.
Hands-on experience is what BNU is all about. They have numerous devices that will provide the basis for various supervised projects you will carry out across the programme. These include but are not limited to Virtual Reality headsets, 3D printers, Raspberry Pi microcomputers, EEG headsets.
What will you study?
In year one you will work on developing a range of knowledge and skills to provide you with a solid foundation of the fundamentals of computing. You will look at a range of topics from computer architectures to networking (Cisco), application programming to web development, and user experience to digital technologies.
Your second year provides the chance to evolve the abilities you started building in your first year and start applying your critical thinking and research skills to your learning. You will focus on subjects including network systems (Cisco), database design, web applications, open source systems, mobile systems and software engineering.
Year three will give you the opportunity to put all you have learned into action with more independent based learning and research projects. You will study areas such as cloud computing, enterprise systems development, artificial intelligence, network security, advanced mobile systems, and advanced programming.
How will you be taught and assessed?
At Buckinghamshire New University they like to foster an interactive and student-focused teaching style where they have a combination of formal lectures, tutorials, practical lab sessions, seminars and guest speakers to enhance the learning experience.
BNU's lecturers work closely with industry through partnerships or by helping web development and related industries with research, consultancy, technical and managerial inputs. These relationships provide a professional edge to our teaching. They are also a useful source of internship and industry-brief opportunities for our students.
You are more than a number at BNU, and they are here to support you through your education journey. They have in place regular contact hours with our tutors and provide you with informal feedback throughout the programme of study.
The wider Computing Department and our Careers service also offer development opportunities that may involve placements, internships or employment in local companies. Many students benefit from industry placement opportunities in their final year.
Over the years of your course you will be assessed and graded in a multitude of ways to allow you to develop and expand on your abilities and skills. Assessments for the various modules will mostly take the form of practical coursework, lab test and written exams. However, the main focus will be on testing the practical application of the various concepts and techniques being conveyed.
What are your career prospects?
Throughout your time with Buckinghamshier New University they’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. They will help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. BNU also help you find employment after graduation. Have a look at our Careers and Employability pages to find out more.
Buckinghamshier New University are very proud of their reputation for delivering industry standard courses and the success their graduates achieve after leaving the University. BNU's BSc (Hons) Computing and Web Development degree is perfect for gaining a vocational approach to the modern computing industry, the skills and abilities that are garnered across the duration of the course are very versatile and we have seen graduates from the course go on to study with international companies, including:
- Amazon AWS
- IBM
- SAP
- HS2
- Honda
- BT
- Capita
You may also choose to continue your studies, and work towards a postgraduate degree or professional certification, or to specialise in the emerging challenges of cyber security and big data analytics.
At Buckinghamshire New University, they offer a wide range of postgraduate programmes to choose from, including our MSc in Cyber Security.
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