Computing - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

With professional accreditation from the British Computer Society, this career-focused course is designed to equip you with knowledge and skills that meet the needs of the computing industry. You’ll learn the fundamentals of software development, such as application development, objective-oriented programming (eg Java and C#) and database development.

You’ll have the option to specialise in fascinating areas such as artificial intelligence, ethics or computer law. You’ll develop your IT proficiency, problem-solving skills and learn to apply this knowledge to real-life situations.

Throughout the course you’ll focus on sought after skills that are required by employers, such us unified modelling language and ASP.NET. You’ll also use state-of-the-art commercial software tools, gaining key technical skills that are in high demand throughout the industry.

In addition to the team of experienced teaching staff, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts. The Vice President of the multi-national company Telefonica has previously given a talk to our students. Some of our ex-students working in industry will also be invited to share their working experiences.

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Location

Start date

London
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31 Jewry Street, EC3N 2EY

Start date

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About this course

Our Computing BSc (Hons) course is a professionally-focused degree, designed to equip you with skills relevant to the industry. You'll learn the basics of commercial applications and programming skills sought by employers, as well as specialist topics of your choosing. There will also be opportunities to complete placements in the industry as part of your studies.

On graduating, you'll be eligible to apply for Membership of the British Computer Society (MBCS).

The course received a 100% student satisfaction score for the opportunities it offers for applied learning (National Student Survey 2020).

This course will help you grow professionally and prepare you for work in the field of application development as a professional programmer, software system developer, IT consultant, database designer or web application developer.

Previous graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Fyber and Itelligence.

This course is also excellent preparation for further study or research.

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements you should have:

a minimum grades BB or CCE in A levels (or a minimum of 80 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Progression Diploma or Access to HE Diploma of 60 credits)
English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Professional accreditation
This course is accredited as fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registration.

On graduating, you'll be eligible to apply for Membership of the British Computer Society (MBCS).

Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

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Subjects

  • Information Systems
  • Computing
  • IT
  • Database
  • SQL
  • Database training
  • Operating Systems
  • Ethics
  • Design
  • Systems
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Programming
  • Application Development

Course programme

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 1 modules include:
  • Computer Hardware and Software Architectures (core, 30 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Computing (core, 15 credits)
  • Introduction to Information Systems (core, 15 credits)
  • Logic and Problem Solving (core, 30 credits)
  • Programming (core, 30 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
  • Databases (core, 15 credits)
  • Emerging Programming Platforms and Technologies (core, 30 credits)
  • Networks and Operating Systems (core, 30 credits)
  • Professional Issues, Ethics and Computer Law (core, 15 credits)
  • Software Engineering (core, 30 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
  • Advanced Database Systems Development (core, 30 credits)
  • Application Development (core, 30 credits)
  • Project (core, 30 credits)
  • Creating a Winning Business 2 (alternative core, 15 credits)
  • Work Related Learning II (alternative core, 15 credits)
  • Artificial Intelligence (option, 15 credits)
  • Management Support Systems (option, 15 credits)
Assessment

You'll be assessed through essays, individual coursework, exams, research projects and a final year dissertation. You'll receive regular, supportive feedback throughout the course.

Additional information

UCAS code - G401

Computing - BSc (Hons)

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