Computing - BSc(Hons)

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why study BSc(Hons) Computing?
Information technology is now integral to our lives. It can help us build economies, make scientific breakthroughs and transform organisations. This requires professionals with a solid understanding of computing and how best to apply it to practical problems. As a result, employment for computing professionals is forecast to grow at almost twice the UK average through to 2020.
Why study our course?
On this course you will learn the fundamentals of computing, how to apply these to practical problems and how to develop computer software to solve these. You will learn hands-on techniques for programming, system design and system administration. You will learn about computer and network systems, web programming, software engineering and programming using C, C++ and Java. You will also develop an awareness of ethical and professional issues, and learn valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Real world experience
Accredited by the British Computer Society and supported by UWE's engineering and computing partner employers, the course is rooted in industry. You will hear from visiting industry professionals and apply learning through hands-on projects solving real world problems. Depending on where you want to specialise, work placements are available in a choice of organisations.
Where it can take you
On graduation, you will be able to analyse and model computing applications in a range of areas. Careers include software engineers, web and software developers, embedded systems, systems designers and administrators and secondary school teaching. There are also careers in technical support for sophisticated computing systems and their advanced applications.
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Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

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About this course

Professional accreditation
This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society - the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council. It fully meets the academic requirements for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meets the academic requirements for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
It is also accredited as initially meeting the educational requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP).
Placements
Students who undertake a work placement are more likely to graduate with a better degree and obtain higher quality work on graduation....

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Systems
  • Programming
  • Teaching
  • Learning Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Industry
  • Web

Course programme

Content

This course covers the broad spectrum of computing disciplines. It is structured to allow you to select a choice of options from the second year.

Year one

The first year of the course concentrates on the foundation and basic skills that will be used at the subsequent levels. You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Programming in C
  • Web Programming
  • Business Applications
  • Principles of Computing.

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Networks and Operating Systems
  • Data, Schema and Applications
  • C++ Development.

There is also an optional placement year. A unique option module, Professional Experience, can be taken during the placement year which contributes to the credits of level three modules.

Final year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing and Digital Media
  • Entrepreneurial Skills
  • Computing Project
  • Requirements Engineering
  • Advanced Databases.

In addition, you will study one of the following optional modules:

  • Cryptography
  • Integrated Case Studies
  • Professional Experience.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

You will be stimulated by the course and encouraged to become a proactive autonomous learner through a variety of means. These will include face-to-face lectures and tutorials, electronic virtual learning environments, laboratory-based practical work and independent project work.

For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment

The most common way for modules to be assessed is by an examination and two pieces of coursework. However, some are assessed via examination only, while others are assessed through coursework alone or different methods such as in-class tests.

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.

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