Applied Computing (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

University of Huddersfield

Bachelor's degree

In Huddersfield

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Huddersfield

  • Duration

    1 Year

If you already have knowledge of computing, and want to build on your studies so far, this course could be for you. We’ll expect you to have completed at least two years of university or higher education study in a related subject.

If you’re looking to boost your chances of employment or promotion by developing your knowledge and skills in computing, we’re here to help. The course gives you the opportunity to work on your problem-solving techniques and build up some transferable skills you can take into the world of work.

We know everyone will have reached a different stage of their studies and proficiency, so we give you the chance to tailor your learning, with an option module system. You can also choose modules that best suit your career choices for the future.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Huddersfield (West Yorkshire)
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Queensgate, HD1 3DH

Start date

On request

About this course

During your studies we’ll ask you to undertake an individual project, encouraging you to develop your research and abilities by working on a major assignment. It will push you to work at your best and get under the surface of computing to find talents you didn’t know you had. At the end of the project you will have carried out a major piece of work that demonstrates your capabilities.

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.**

Additionally, you may gain skills that are transferable to other industries and may be able to pursue any career that requires a good honours degree. You could go on to further study and the University has many options available for postgraduate study (including postgraduate teacher training) and research which may interest you.

A HND at Merit, Foundation Degree, or equivalent in Computing that must include substantial programming in an object oriented programming language, such as Java or C++.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Project
  • Web Programming
  • Systems Strategy
  • Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Information Architecture
  • Modern Database
  • Professional
  • Development

Course programme

Core modules:

Information Architecture

This module focuses on the way digital information can be organised to make the content more accessible and more easily understood by users. The module provides you with an introduction to the ways in which information can be organised and structured; for example using metadata, controlled vocabularies, ontologies and classification schemes primarily (but not exclusively) for the Web. Your studies focus on the way these technologies can support formal models of information seeking behaviour.

Modern Database Applications

By 2020 it is estimated that the digital universe will reach 44 zettabytes of data. As a result, the information needs of modern organisations require a more flexible approach to data management than that offered by traditional relational databases. This module introduces you to alternative approaches to data modelling including hierarchical, network, object-oriented, object-relational.

Individual Project

This module is driven by you. You are asked to select a problem to solve which is relevant to your degree, and of appropriate scope and depth to be tackled within a timeframe of 30 weeks. Carrying out the project enables you to develop and demonstrate your ability to undertake research, manage time, use your initiative, learn independently, discuss and write convincingly on a subject requiring independent learning. A supervisor will support you throughout your project. You’ll use your existing knowledge and be encouraged to acquire additional skills as you carry out your project. The aim of the project is to suggest a solution to an identified problem. Your final report should describe the aims, scope and motivation of the project, the research you have undertaken, and the technical solution provided, including justification for design and development decisions.

Option modules:

Choose two from a list which may include-
  • Distributed and Client Server Systems
  • Advanced Web Programming
  • Systems Strategy
  • Large-Scale Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

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