BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing with Foundation Year
Foundation degree
In City of London
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
City of london
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Overview
Mobile Computing covers an expanding and exciting range of devices from phones to wearable technology, such as a watch or a pair of glasses. The individual processing power of these devices is increasing, providing opportunities to create new applications within a range of industries.
Why choose this course?
This course has been designed with input from mobile industry professionals and focuses on software development. This provides you with the opportunity to showcase your achievements outside of the University.
This course offers the unique opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience working with the latest mobile technologies, so you can be sure you’ll be learning the latest tools and skills required by the industry.
The School of Computing and Engineering was voted best modern university for this discipline in the National Student Survey 2015, giving your Computer Science degree the competitive edge.
Our membership of the Academic Developer Programme and Alliance of leading firms is further testament to our expertise in the field, and we are also in the process of seeking British Computer Society Accreditation.
Career and study progression
IT graduates generally have a good record of achieving employment and progressing in their professional work. Some graduates will go on to develop mobile apps or software.
You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you’ve already studied, or to explore something new.
For more details please see the Career and study progression section.
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Entry requirements
You will need:
72 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent) normally in a minimum of two subject areas
GCSE English and Maths (grade A*-C) or Level 2 equivalent.
You are welcome to apply even if you don't have any formal qualifications. Your application will be considered on its individual merits taking into account your professional, work and life experiences and also your ability to engage with and benefit from the course. You will be invited to attend an interview to discuss your portfolio of work. You will only be offered a place if you are able to demonstrate...
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Subjects
- Computing
- University
- Industry
- Application Development
Course programme
During the course you will:
apply your knowledge by developing software for a range of mobile and embedded hardware
learn how to develop portable software capable of running on a range of mobile devices
learn how to design mobile applications that interact within their environment
learn how to process and analyse data collected by a mobile device
develop programming skills in industry relevant languages
gain experience using open source tools throughout the course.
Foundation year (Level 3) modules
Introduction to Software Development
Academic Performance
Introduction to Computing Mathematics
Introduction to Web Design and Development
Personalised Learning
Introduction to Computer Technologies.
Year one (Level 4) modules
Computer Architecture
Mathematics for Computing
Programming
Data Communications
Algorithms and Data Types
Information Systems and Databases.
Year two (Level 5) modules
Mobile Application Development
Distributed Computing
Mobile Application Development 2
Embedded Application Development
Group Project.
Plus one option from:
Object Oriented Software Development
Human-Centred Computing.
Year three (Level 6) modules
Natural Language Interfaces
Software Porting
Project.
Plus one option from:
Computer Security
Artificial Intelligence.
BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing with Foundation Year