Diploma/BSc (Hons) in Computing & Information Systems

Studying Computing and Information Systems will give you the fundamental skills needed to become an information systems professional. You will learn how to turn a proposal into a working system that can develop and grow to meet new and changing needs. It is the aim of the BSc Computing and Information Systems to give you a wide appreciation of the subject, rather than just an understanding of existing commercial approaches, so that your understanding and knowledge can adapt and evolve to match the skills that will be required in the 21st century. The degree is designed for a wide range of students, including those who wish to pursue a career in management, software engineering or computer programming, based on a strong technical competence in information systems, and also those who wish to move on to study for higher degrees in the computing and information technology area. No prior knowledge of computing is assumed.

Structure and syllabuses

BSc: 12 units (11 units plus the compulsory project)
Diploma: 5 units (the 4 compulsory Level 1 units plus a fifth compulsory unit Mathematics for
business) PLUS a Study skills in English course
Work Experience Entry Route: 2 units ('Information systems: foundations of e-business' and
'Introduction to Java and object-oriented programming')

LEVEL 1:

Four compulsory full units below:
Mathematics for computing
Information systems: foundations of e-business
Introduction to computing and the internet
Introduction to Java and object-oriented programming

LEVEL 2:

Four compulsory full units below:

Programming: advanced topics and techniques
Data communications and enterprise networking
Database systems
Software engineering, algorithm design and analysis

LEVEL 3:

Eight half units chosen from the following or six half units plus the project valued as one full unit:
Compilers
Artificial intelligence
Neural networks
Software engineering management
Human computer interaction
Mathematical techniques of operational research
Accounting information systems
Information systems management
Decision support and executive information systems
Electronic Commerce
Computer Security
Data Compression

Project (compulsory for the award of Honours)

Duration: 36 Months

Fees: Overseas: £4,900.00 Per Year
UK / EU: £3,900.00 Per Year

Entry Semester: Jan/Sep