Applied Computing: Human Computer Interaction BSc

An honours degree for this programme takes three years as described below.

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

• AC11001 - Introduction to Software Development
• AC11002 - Web Authoring
• AC22004 - Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• AC22006 - Physical Computing
• AC22007 - Data Structures and Algorithms

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 second and third year, 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
• AC32005 - Human Computer Interaction
• AC32006 - Database Systems

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

• AC41001 - Graphics
• AC41004 - Industrial Team Project
• AC42001 - Research Frontiers

One module from the following

• AC41001 - Graphics
• AC41002 - Computer Vision
• AC41007 - Technology Innovation Management

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. In addition, you will study the interaction between humans and computers so that you can design successful systems that are intuitive and well-received.

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.

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.