BSc (Hons) Computing full time

Bachelor's degree

In Bolton

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bolton

  • Duration

    3 Years

Of all the great computing degree options available at Bolton, this is the most flexible. It draws on key elements from other study pathways to give you a wide-ranging and industry-informed programme. As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to ‘zoom in’ on aspects of the subject you have personal interest and strengths in, or that support your career or further study goals.

The department’s strong links with business mean you’ll have the chance to work on ‘live briefs’ in your coursework assignments, so you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy real-world context and application for the skills and knowledge we’ll help you develop.

With intentionally small class sizes, we can offer you more meaningful and personalised interaction with our dedicated and enthusiastic lecturers – many of whom are active researchers and come with extensive industry insights and experience. Meanwhile, guest speakers and lecturers give you access to highly relevant and up-to-date input from industry settings.

All of this is backed by our well-equipped IT suites, where you’ll get to apply and develop your learning individually and in groups, with expert guidance and support.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bolton (Greater Manchester)
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Deane Road, BL3 5AB

Start date

On request

About this course

With computing technologies playing a greater role in all aspects of modern life, our graduates find their skills in high demand across a wide range of industries.

A computing degree combines theoretical study and practical projects where you can learn subject specific skills such as programming, systems, databases, computer platforms, website production and networking. The additional soft skills that a computing degree can equip you with include communication, leadership and organisational skills, all of which are highly sought after by employers.

What Can I Do With This Qualification?
Computing skills are essential in today’s world. Computing is a global activity and graduates are employable anywhere in the world. Some of the main areas that graduates go into are network design, programming, web development, software application, interactive multi-media roles, IT support, consultancy and operations, E-commerce and business analysis.

Some typical employers include IT consultancies and IT service providers, however, as most businesses rely on computers to function effectively, there are also opportunities within telecommunications, aerospace and defence, financial services, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and the public and third sectors.

After completing this degree, you might also choose to set up your own business offering web design or IT consultancy.

A common postgraduate route is teaching. Alternatively, you might choose to continue your development within computing via a Master’s or PhD in areas such as networks and security, software engineering.

Alternative Career Options
Digital copywriting
IT sales
IT training
Teaching
Research and development
Network engineering
Product management
Technical writing
Social media management
Cyber security
Information systems management
Games development

You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

If you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, but have non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience, we’ll be happy to consider your application. You’ll need to achieve a minimum mark in a diagnostic mathematics test and attend an interview.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

The department – and the wider University – provides a warm and friendly environment for your studies, with relatively small class sizes, purpose-built teaching facilities, and excellent student support and library services.
We’ll focus on your individual needs, and provide personalised support to help find the learning strategies that best support your learning and ultimate success.
Our dedicated laboratories, servers and end-hosts feature high-specification hardware and the latest software, so you’ll have industry-equivalent hands-on experience.
You’ll also get to experience the latest technologies, such as OpenStack – developed by Rackspace and NASA.
As you’d expect, many of our computing facilities are accessible online, so you can work on your assignments wherever you are, and whenever inspiration kicks in.
We’ll help you build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills in developing content for a range of different target devices. This can put you in an advantageous position when you come to approach potential employers.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Computing
  • Systems
  • Programming
  • Project
  • IT Development
  • Skills and Training
  • Design
  • Web
  • Industry
  • Database
  • Database training
  • Information Systems
  • Options
  • Full Time

Course programme

Modules

Modules listed below are a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules as part of the course.
  • Introduction to Software Development
  • Computing Infrastructure
  • Databases
  • Security Fundamentals
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Advanced Databases and Big Data
  • Mobile Applications
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Advanced Operating Systems
  • Undergraduate Project
  • Enterprise Systems Development
  • Machine Learning
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics
Teaching, Learning And Assessment

Lectures introduce the core course content, while weekly practical laboratory sessions give you practical experience and help consolidate your learning. Tutorials give you the chance to ask specific questions and discuss topics and techniques you’ve covered in lectures and laboratory sessions. Case studies and practical scenarios then give you the opportunity to apply theory to practice, and enjoy real-world insights into cloud computing in commercial environments.

Small class sizes mean we get closer to you as an individual, and therefore better understand and support your learning preferences and your ambitions.

Assessment wise, you can expect a combination of assessed practical
demonstrations, reports, coursework, and others. These ‘summative' assessments contribute to your final marks, and are your chance to show you’ve met the learning outcomes for the course. Formative assessments, on the other hand, feature throughout your studies – and while they don’t contribute to module or final marks, they inform and support your development by helping you build on your strengths, overcome any perceived weaknesses, and find the study strategies that best support your ultimate success.

Disclaimer

The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.

Additional information

International Fees - £12,450

BSc (Hons) Computing full time

£ 9,250 VAT inc.