BSc (Hons) in Computing

Course Duration

The programme can be taken either in a part-time mode by the students in the UK, or in a full-time mode by overseas students. The full time BSc is of three full calendar year’s duration with enrolment on the programme possible in September, January, April or July. For the part-time BSc there is a maximum duration of Five years.

Course Description

The computer industry needs adaptable people who are equally at home presenting business solutions to senior management as designing hardware and software solutions. This degree programme is ideal for those who are looking to acquire professional as well as academic computing skills and knowledge. With a solid background in computing, you will be in an excellent position to progress onto more specialised fields later on.

This degree helps you to understand how computer systems are developed, teaches you software engineering techniques, and trains you to design and build computer networks and databases. You also develop personal and professional skills to help you communicate and work effectively with those around you, whether they are computer-literate or not.

Entry Requirement

1) English Language grade IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL, 220 (computer-based test) or 550 Plus (paper-based test)

2) Each application will be assessed individually on its merits.

3) Students may enter the program with advance standing for example, students who have completed an HND or IMS Advanced Diploma may go directly to the final year.

Structure and syllabuses

Year 1
Multimedia Design
End User Support
Computer Platform
Programming Concepts
Website Design
Personal Skill Development
Database Design Concepts
Network Concepts

Year 2
Project Management
Data Analysis and Design
Visual Programming
Network Technology
Information Systems
Information Systems Project
System Analysis
E-business Strategy

Year 3
Web Engineering
I.T. Project & Quality Management
Database Design & Implementation
E-Commerce
Information System Engineering
Mobile Computing
Project (Computing)

(Students who successfully complete year one and year two will additionally be awarded a Higher National Diploma)

Outcome

Career opportunities exist in mainstream computing areas such as software engineering, business and IT consultancy, networking, internet and e-commerce applications, and business and IT support. Graduates can expect to work as independent consultants or in teams with other computer professionals to build and support modern Computing systems. If the student do not want to continue further after his first year at studies of he is disqualified in the second year the student will be entitle for a Diploma in IT, similarly after completion of second Year the student may be entitle for Higher Diploma (ask admission office for details).

Assessment

Year one and two all modules are mainly assessed by one or multiple assignment(s). All the courses listed are compulsory and may subject to change. The changes will be notified to the students before time.

Year three 15-credit courses are all assessed by one examination (50%) and one coursework assignment (50%). For the project, students are required to design and implement software, to demonstrate the software and to submit a project dissertation. A relevant literature study must be carried out and the findings written up in the dissertation. The examinations and assignments are set by the University of Greenwich and take place twice per year.

Fees

Overseas: £4,500.00
UK / EU: £3,500.00