Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing (Software Development) programme aims to provide the academic knowledge and practical skills needed for a foundational computing qualification with specialisation in the area of software development. The programme focuses on theoretical knowledge and practical skills in core areas such software development, database technology, computer networking, operating systems, computer security and web technologies while also offering applied skills in contemporary topics such as processing big data, cloud platform development and problem solving and algorithms.

The programme objectives are to create a critical understanding of core computing concepts and practices as well overall enterprise ICT design, development and management aspects, while also enhancing the practical, transversal, vocational and soft skills of the learners to ensure the success of graduates in the corporate environment and the attributes acquired prepare the graduates for the needs of ICT industry.

Programme Objectives

The specific aims of the programme are to:

• Provide learners with the underpinning academic knowledge to enhance their educational and employment opportunities and provide computing skills that will be of lasting value in the dynamic field of computing.

• Guide the learner through a programme of study, which allows them to develop an understanding of the theory and practical applications of the essential computing disciplines.

• Provide the learner with an overall grounding in computing in order to lead to a variety of pathways in this discipline.

• Develop in learners a methodical and rational approach to problem solving and decision making, with the capability to apply acquired knowledge and skills to practical business situations.

• Provide learners with a substantial opportunity to apply learned knowledge and skills in a business environment and to reflect on the relevance of prior learning to the real world of work via a work placement in an IT role.

• Develop in learners a range of intellectual skills, encompassing team work, reasoning and evaluative skills, reporting, presentation and communication skills that develop as fully as possible their interpersonal abilities.

• Supervise the full-time learner in carrying out a capstone project, gaining experience in the research, formulation, implementation and evaluation of a problem and its solution.

• Help address the ICT national skills shortages by providing honours degree graduates with the necessary skills to begin to work effectively in a variety of IT roles, or progress to further study in their chosen area.

 

Delivery

All learners are expected to attend in person in class.       

Course Content

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing (Software Development) has the following content:

Year 1

• Introduction to Cloud Computing

• Information and Communications Technology Essentials

• Programming Fundamentals

• Mathematics and Statistics for Computing

• Fundamentals of Information Systems

• Computer Architecture

• Introduction to Web Development

• Logic & Problem Solving

 

Structure

It’s a full-time four year programme delivered across 8 semesters comprised of twelve weeks each. It is also offered as a part-time five year programme comprised of ten semesters of twelve weeks each.

Year one lays the groundwork for the programme and encompasses mostly foundational modules that focus on providing a solid and comprehensive understanding of the relevant concepts such as programming fundamentals, computer architecture, information systems and mathematics and statistics for computing, introduction to web development and cloud computing.
Year two will build on the knowledge developed in year one in object-oriented programming, data communications and networks, algorithms and data structures, database systems, software engineering, web development and operating systems.

Year three will further advance learners’ knowledge and practical skills in advanced web design, systems analysis and design and introduction to data science. Year three includes a work placement component.  

Year four (Award) will complete learners instruction with Cyber Security plus two modules (Mobile & Social Computing and Cloud Platform Development). In the final year, learners will complete a capstone project.

All learners are expected to attend in person in class.

Career Opportunities

Computer Science qualifications are global as they have no boundaries. A degree in computing will provide you with the opportunity to work in in a wide variety of sectors for companies at home and abroad. Future opportunities in computing are varied and with a computing degree your future in a creative, innovative industry is assured. Computing graduates are in strong demand from industry and those who are successful in completing the course are highly employable in fields as diverse as healthcare, finance and insurance, cloud computing and many more.

The BSc (Hons) in Computing (Software Development Stream) is intended to position graduates for recruitment into positions in the areas of:

• Programmer

• Software Developer

• Software Engineer

• Software Test Engineer

• Cloud Support Engineer

• Application Developer

• User Experience Designer

• Visual Designer

• Development Engineer

• UI / UX Designer

• Java Developer

• NET Developer

• Software Architect

• QA Engineer / Test Developer

• Web Designer/Developer

• Mobile App Developer

• Software Tester