Applied Computing
Bachelor's degree
In Stirling
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Stirling (Scotland)
Introduction:
A major skills gap is opening up in Scotland’s Computing Sector and up to 11,000 job opportunities will be available each year.
The BSc Honours Degree in Applied Computing is a unique course developed to meet the identified skills shortages within the industry by allowing students to develop skills in key areas identified by the Scottish computing industry. Much of the focus is on software development with particular emphasis on the development of analytical skills.
This degree is taught jointly at Forth Valley College and the University of Stirling and benefits from expertise located at both of these sites. The degree has been developed with input from the Scottish computing industry who recognise the need for highly skilled “work-ready” graduates. Input from about 50 employers has contributed to the design of the curriculum.
There will be a strong focus on employability and industrial awareness and involvement throughout the four year degree.
A particular component of the programme which sets it apart from other degrees is a compulsory 3-month industrial work placement in the summer following the third academic year.
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English language requirements
If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
IELTS: 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 54 with 51 in each component
IBT TOEFL: 80 with no subtest less than 17
More information on our English language requirements
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Subjects
- Computing
- Industry
- University
Course programme
This course is a collaboration between Forth Valley College and the University of Stirling. Students will spend the first two years of this four year programme at the college following an enhanced HND curriculum before transferring to the university for years three and four. During the second year at the college the students will also take a module at the university to support the transition. The programme contains a compulsory three-month industrial work placement after year three.
Applied Computing