Computer Science and Software Engineering

BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Software Engineering
Mode: full-time

A cursory look at its portrayal in the media shows that Computing is a fast moving discipline with developments emerging continuously.

This programme is a joint BSc award in Computer Science and Software Engineering. The disciplines of Computer Science and Software Engineering are central to many of today's commercial and industrial activities as well as providing a diverse and rapidly developing field for personal study.

The vision of software engineering presented is very much a systems led approach, rather than advanced real-time / embedded systems.

Why choose this course?

• Broadly based course yet with enough depth to give you credible vocational skills
• Coverage of entire systems life cycle
• Teaching staff experienced in industry and commerce

Career Opportunities

Medium to long term predictions for employability within the IT industry and associated fields look good. In addition to general IT graduate trainee positions this course offers specialist employment opportunities.

Assessment

All modules have a significant element of coursework. In addition, the majority of modules have an examination as the final assessment element, which takes the form of either a written or a computer based examination.

Dissertation/project and research

In your final year you are expected to take an idea generated by a member of staff and demonstrate your ability to develop it further using the skills and knowledge obtained during the degree programme.

This emphasis on 'working to specification', whilst allowing your creativity to develop the project further, makes the project a realistic preparation for later project work.

The course structure is designed to promote flexibility and allow for change in award during year one.

There is a significant element of practical work, which is essential for a deep understanding of the subject and is a requirement for future employment.

Areas of study include:

• Introduction to Programming
• Systems Modelling
• Problem Solving and Logical Reasoning
• Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
• Data Communications
• Object Oriented Program Development
• Systems Methodologies
• Operating Systems
• Social and Professional Issues in Computing
• Interacting with Computers
• Internet Architecture
• Comparative Languages
• IT Systems Building
• Distributed Software Technologies
• E-Commerce Tools and Techniques