Information Systems (Internet Systems) BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Currie

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Currie (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Home Undergraduate Computer Science Information Systems (Internet Systems) BSc (Hons)Information Systems (Internet Systems) BSc (Hons) How to apply »UCAS codeG501QualificationBSc (Hons)DurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewOur BSc Information Systems Honours degree focuses on making sure that computer systems really are useable. There is a strong focus here on system design and evaluation techniques, especially for interactive systems, complemented by the management skills needed to plan and organise the large scale information resources that drive modern organisations. If students wish, they can specialise in later years and graduate with a named degree in Interaction Design (G590), Internet Systems (G501) or Management (GN52). Teaching excellence and student satisfaction 92% of our 2015 graduates reported in the National Student Survey that they were satisfied overall with their course.AccreditationAccredited 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. 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.  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Level 1 combines databases, an introduction to computer systems, programming, investigations of emerging technology and technology in society, and management. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:26% Independent study:74% Placement:0% Assessment Written:30% Practical:3% Coursework:67% Year 2 You will cover topics in understanding of organisations, socio-technical systems, databases and human factors. Learning and teaching Scheduled...

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Currie (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Systems
  • Internet
  • Information Systems
  • Teaching
  • IT Management
  • Management
  • Learning Teaching
  • Technology
  • Design
  • Programming

Course programme

Year 1

Level 1 combines databases, an introduction to computer systems, programming, investigations of emerging technology and technology in society, and management.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning:26%
  • Independent study:74%
  • Placement:0%
Assessment
  • Written:30%
  • Practical:3%
  • Coursework:67%

Year 2

You will cover topics in understanding of organisations, socio-technical systems, databases and human factors.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning:25%
  • Independent study:75%
  • Placement:0%
Assessment
  • Written:50%
  • Practical:0%
  • Coursework:50%

Additional information

OverviewOur BSc Information Systems Honours degree focuses on making sure that computer systems really are useable. There is a strong focus here on system design and evaluation techniques, especially for interactive systems, complemented by the management skills needed to plan and organise the large scale information resources that drive modern organisations. If students wish, they can specialise in later years and graduate with a named degree in Interaction Design (G590), Internet Systems (G501) or Management (GN52). Teaching excellence and student satisfaction 92% of our 2015...

Information Systems (Internet Systems) BSc (Hons)

Price on request