Computing and Information Technology BSc (Hons) – 2020 entry

Bachelor's degree

In Guildford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our BSc Computing and Information Technology course will enable you to build strong technical knowledge together with a functional management focus.

Through a lively mix of teaching methods you’ll learn about information security management and business finance, software engineering, programming and new developments in computing – particularly emerging web and cloud technologies.

Our Department has an excellent network of contacts within industry to ensure a smooth transition from University into the real world. You may choose to take a Professional Training placement, where you can gain invaluable real-world experience and a head start when you enter the job market.

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

Surrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for computer science, with an excellent employability rate for graduates.

Our BSc Computing and Information Technology course will provide you with a unique combination of computing, business and technical knowledge, enabling you to work as a business analyst or consult

You’ll benefit from teaching by academics at the forefront of their field and lectures from industry experts.

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.

Overall: ABB.

Required subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Computing or Software Systems Development.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade B(5) (or equivalent).

BSc (Hons) - BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

BSc (Hons) - BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

BSc (Hons) - BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Science Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Scientist.

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Subjects

  • Management
  • Computing
  • Web
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Technology
  • IT Management
  • Skills and Training
  • Software Engineering
  • Security Management
  • Programming
  • Finance
  • Engineering
  • Financial Accounting

Course programme

Year 1

Module
  • FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
  • FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTING
  • PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS
  • WEB AND DATABASE SYSTEMS
  • DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS
  • FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTING II
  • MARKETING PRINCIPLES
  • SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Year 2

Module
  • FINANCE FOR BUSINESS 1
  • FURTHER PROGRAMMING PARADIGMS
  • INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
  • WEB APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
  • BUSINESS LAW
  • COMPUTER NETWORKING
  • SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT
Year 3

Module
  • ADVANCED CHALLENGES IN WEB TECHNOLOGIES
  • COMPUTER SECURITY
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION: A BUSINESS MODEL APPROACH
  • INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGY
  • INTERNET OF THINGS
  • PRACTICAL BUSINESS ANALYTICS
  • COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION
  • DEEP LEARNING AND ADVANCED AI
  • DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
  • MAINFRAME COMPUTING
  • MARKETING IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • SYSTEMS VERIFICATION
  • PROFESSIONAL PROJECT
Optional modules for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

A total of 4 optional modules must be chosen. With selections, the resulting pattern shall result in a total, including the compulsory module, of EITHER 2 modules in semester 1 and 3 in semester 2, OR 3 modules in semester 1 and 2 in semester 2.
Note that in order to maintain BCS accreditation, 2 of the optional modules need to be chosen from the available COM3XXX modules, so only 2 modules can carry MAN3XXX codes.

Computing and Information Technology BSc (Hons) – 2020 entry

Price on request