Applied Computing BSc (Hons)

Honours Degree

An honours degree normally takes four years, full time, you study levels 1-4, as described below.

Advanced Entry Honours Degree

It is possible to study for most of our honours degrees in three years if you have the required grades and subjects as listed in the Entry Requirements section. You study levels 2-4 below. There are definite advantages to considering this route as the time needed to study is reduced by one year which enables you to start working and earning earlier.

Degree without Honours

If you choose to study a degree without honours, you study for three years, levels 1-3 below.

Typical Degree Programme

Level 1

You will cover the basics of programming, and start to think about how you can create programs for different purposes.

AC12003 - Argumentation
AC11001 - Introduction to Software Development
AC11002 - Web AuthoringAC12001 - Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
AC21011 - Creative InteractionsAC22006 - Physical Computing

Level 2

You will expand upon your programming knowledge to include different languages. You will also learn about hardware and how your programs are implemented at this level.

AC21007 - Algorithms and AI
AC21008 - Multi-Paradigm Programming
AC21009 - Computer Systems 2A : Architecture Fundamentals and Unix
AC22004 - Object Oriented Analysis and Design
AC22005 - Computer Systems 2B: Architecture and Operating Systems

Level 3

You will sharpen your degree focus with specialist modules in key areas. At this stage you are given more control over what languages you use and how you approach different problems.

Between Level 3 and Level 4, you can take a Work Placement which contributes to your degree. (see AC41010 Work Placement).

AC31007 - Agile Software Engineering
AC31008 - Networks and Data Communications
AC31009 - Games Programming
AC31012 - Information Security
AC32005 - Human Computer InteractionAC32006 - Database Systems

Level 4

AC41004 - Industrial Team Project
AC42001 - Research Frontiers

Two modules from the following

AC41001 - Graphics
AC41002 - Computer Vision
AC41007 - Technology Innovation Management
AC41012 - User Experience

How you will be taught

We know that the best way to learn how to design good software is to practise designing good software. You will learn to apply good software engineering principles, whatever the language or technology or platform: Java, C++, C#, Unity, ASP.NET, SQL, NoSQL OpenGL, UNIX and many more.

We also know how important it is to be at the leading edge of computing and so you will learn from research-active staff. Leading researchers teach from your first year through to your final year. Our smaller classes mean that we really get to know you, making for an informal and supportive community.

Industrial collaboration is part of our ethos too, so we regularly include guest experts from industry.

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed by a combination of practical coursework (20% - 60% of a module mark, typically) and end-of-semester examination.

Coursework is often very practical, e.g. writing computer programs, designing interfaces, writing reports, constructing web sites, testing software, implementing databases, analysing problems or presenting solutions to clients.