Internet Computing
Bachelor's degree
In Luton
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Luton
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Duration
3 Years
To provide the necessary understanding and practical realisation of methodologies and technologies required for employing the Internet its associated tools for business transactions and electronic commerce. Students will acquire specialist skills and an in-depth knowledge of a variety of current systems, models and techniques to prepare you for a career in public / private organisations.
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About this course
* UCAS Tariff Score greater than 160, which should include either two A level passes or an AVCE Double Award
* An Access qualification
* Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate or BTEC National Diploma
If you left school or the further education sector without the normal academic qualifications for entry to higher education, the 4-year extended degree route may be suitable for you.
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Course programme
BSc (Hons) Internet Computing
Mode: full-time
A cursory look at its portrayal in the media shows that Computing is a fast moving discipline with developments emerging continuously. The most significant growth area over recent years has been the Internet as a world wide medium for information exchange and storage.
The course offers the opportunity to specialise in the area of Internet Computing.
The course structure is designed to promote flexibility and allow for change in award during year one.
Why choose this course?
- Broad-based course, yet with enough depth to give you credible vocational skills
- Coverage of a variety of areas in internet computing typically delivered by an expert in this area
- Teaching balanced between lightweight and easy-to-understand distributed applications and full standardised industry software architectures
Career Opportunities
Medium to long term predictions for employability within the IT industry and associated fields look good. In addition to general IT graduate trainee positions this course offers specialist employment opportunities.
Assessment
All modules have a significant element of coursework. In addition, the majority of modules have an examination as the final assessment element, which takes the form of either a written or a computer based examination.
Dissertation/project and research
In your final year you are expected to take an idea generated by a member of academic staff and demonstrate your ability to develop it further using the skills and knowledge obtained during the degree programme.
This emphasis on 'working to specification', whilst allowing your creativity to develop the project further, makes a realistic preparation for later project work.
Internet Computing