BSc (Hons) Applied Computing
This course covers the whole field of professional computing. It has a strong practical element and many areas where you can specialize and gain expertise.
We developed this degree with input from employers, students, and professional bodies. This means that what you learn is relevant to what you’ll do when you graduate, and your skills will meet the standards that employers expect.
Computers are fundamental to many industries, so you can apply your skills in many fields. Companies of all sizes need project managers, software engineers, software developers, information managers, website developers, technical support, and more. This course offers a thorough grounding in the necessary skills to open up a flexible career in computing. You will be able to work in a broad variety of business sectors and in several different roles.
The modules you will study include:
- Individual Project - Informatics
- Strategic IS Management
- Advanced Databases and Modelling
- Advanced Internet and Mobile Computing
- Computers and the Law
Optional modules include:
- GIS and the Spatial Web
- The Computing Professional in Practice
Teaching
You will have around 16 hours of lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions every week. You also need to spend four hours per week, per module on your coursework, general reading, and other preparation.
Assessment
Types of assessment include examinations, coursework, and exercises based on real-life problems.
Facilities
We have a full range of high-specification computer labs and an ongoing investment program to ensure that our facilities stay at the forefront of computing developments.
This course will prepare you for a dynamic career in business or IT. You will know both the technical and commercial aspects of modern business, so a host of professional opportunities will be available to you on graduation. You will be very well placed to take on roles in IT, business management, or consultancy, in the public or private sectors.
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