B.Sc. Computing

In years one and two you will acquire a range of practical skills and develop a broad professional awareness. Students study modules in each of the first two years covering subjects such as programming, information systems, mathematics, computer technology, web development, computer game development and mobile & cloud technologies.

The structure of the first two years is shown below.

Year 1 Semester I

• Software Development i
• Introduction to Web Development
• Computer Hardware and Networks
• Professional and Academic Skills

Year 1 Semester II

• Software Development II
• Web Information Systems
• Computing Foundations
• Professional and Academic Skills

Year 2 Semester I

• Data Structures
• Web Applications Development
• Game Design and Development
• Professional Development and Employability

Year 2 Semester II

• Concurrent Systems
• Web Database Systems
• Mobile and Cloud Computing
• Professional Development and Employability

Year 3

After a period of placement preparation in year two, you will normally spend a year on placement in the IT industry. During this time you will have the opportunity to consolidate and extend the skills that you have acquired during your first two years of study.

Year 4 Semester I

• Software Project Management
• Professional Web Services Development
• Individual Project
• OPTION A

Year 4 Semester II

• Individual Project
• OPTION B
• OPTION C

Options are determined both by the research interests of staff and the demands of employers, and are reviewed frequently. The modules on offer typically contain options such as

• Console and Mobile Game Development
• 3D Game Technologies
• Database Technology
• Cloud Based Architectures
• Data Analytics and Performance Modelling
• Digital Image Processing
• Intelligent Systems