Computing (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 7,500 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why BSc(Hons) Computing?
Information technology (IT) is now integral to our lives. It helps make scientific breakthroughs and whole sectors of our economy depend on it. Used effectively, IT can transform organisations. This requires professionals with a solid understanding of technology and the environment in which organisations operate. As a result, IT employment is forecast to grow at almost twice the UK average through to 2020.
Why study this 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 develop an awareness of ethical and professional issues, and learn valuable entrepreneurial skills.
During the first year of this course you'll study in City of Bristol College's advanced IT and computing laboratories. You can access UWE Bristol's Frenchay campus and all the facilities and accommodation available to our students. From the second year of your course onwards you'll be based at UWE Bristol's Frenchay campus.
Real world experience
This 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 completion of the course, you will have a broad-based knowledge of IT and basic computing skills. This will give you a solid foundation to pursue a successful career in this rapidly growing field.
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...

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

Start date

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About this course

Professional accreditation
We are currently seeking accreditation from the British Computer Society (BCS) - the Chartered Institute for IT.
Placements
Students who do a work placement are more likely to graduate with a better degree and get higher quality work on graduation. So as well as helping hone your professional skills, industry knowledge and network, a placement will make you highly employable on graduation.
Our organisational partners often provide placements for students as well as a host of companies from all over the world. Past students have worked for companies ranging...

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Programming
  • Systems
  • Web
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Project
  • Web Programming
  • Software Engineering
  • Design

Course programme

Content

You will spend your initial year at City of Bristol College, where studies focus on Programming, Mathematics, Computer Architecture, Internet Systems and Professional and Communication skills. You will also do a programming project.

This course covers a broad spectrum of Computing discipline. It is structured to allow you to select a choice of options from your third year onwards.

Year 0 (Foundation Year)

  • Foundation Maths for Computing
  • Professional and Communication Skills
  • Computer Architecture
  • Internet Systems
  • IS Fundamentals
  • Programme Design and Implementation
  • Programming Project

You will study the Foundation year alongside students from our other Computer Sciences and Creative Technologies, and so you may be able to transfer to a course in one of these areas at the end of the Foundation Year.

The normal expectation is that you must pass all Year 0 modules before progressing to Year 1.

Year 1

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

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

Year 2

You will take the following compulsory modules:

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

You can take 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 take the following compulsory modules:

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

Plus 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

Much of your learning will be through lectures, tutorials, laboratory work and projects. The module of Professional Skills is designed to enhance your approach to learning.

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

Assessment

Your work is normally assessed through a mixture of assignments, group work, continuous assessment and examinations, depending on the nature of the subject.

For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.

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