BSc in Computing and Information Systems
Our BSc programme is a three year course and intended for undergraduates from
both science and other related disciplines. The Computer Science
department employs highly qualified lecturers and is equipped with
high-end networked computers, application programs and packages. We aim to
provide practical sessions for students to meet industry standards. Our
graduates are expected to pursue careers at Junior Programmer & IT
management levels.
Entrance requirementsTo be eligible for
the
BSc degree you must:
-
normally* be at least 17 years old and
either have passes in:
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level plus at least three further subjects at
GCSE/GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C or a 'pass' if taken prior to
1975)
or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one
'A' level at not less than grade D)
or
- three
subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus one further subject at GCSE/GCE 'O' level
(at not less than grade C)
or
- two subjects at GCE
'A' Level and two further subjects at GCE 'AS' Level
and
-
have a level of competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to a
pass at GCE 'AS' level in a mathematical subject and
-
have fluent comprehension and writing skills in English.
To be eligible for the
Work Experience Entry Route you
must:
-
normally* be aged 21 years or older before 1 September in the
year you first register with the University (there can be no
exceptions to this requirement) and
-
have passed a minimum of four separate subjects at GCSE/GCE 'O' level
(at not less than Grade C) including Mathematics and
-
provide proof of competency in English acceptable to the University
(it may be necessary for you to have passed a recognised test of
proficiency, at the appropriate level, within the past three years) and
-
have at least two years relevant work experience (i.e. with computing
or IT elements either from a job in a computing-oriented company or a
job in computing or IT).
BSc structureCore Modules12
units (11 units plus the compulsory project)
Level 1 : Four
compulsory full units: Mathematics for computing
Information
systems: foundations of e-business
Introduction to
Java and object-oriented programming
Introduction to computing
and the internet
Level 2: Four
compulsory full units: Database systems
Programming:
advanced topics and techniques
Data communications and
enterprise networking
Software engineering, algorithm
design and analysis
Level 3: Six
half units chosen from the following: Artificial intelligence
Neural
networks
Software engineering management
Human
computer interaction
Mathematical techniques of
operational research
Accounting information systems
Information
systems management
Decision support and executive
information systems
Electronic commerce
Data
compression
Computer security
PLUS a
compulsory project: Project
AssessmentEach
unit is assessed by
unseen written examination and
coursework.
A
project must also be taken to complete the BSc degree
Duration
: 3 Years
Fee : £4800 / YEAR
