Internet Computing

BSc (Hons) Internet Computing
Mode: full-time

A cursory look at its portrayal in the media shows that Computing is a fast moving discipline with developments emerging continuously. The most significant growth area over recent years has been the Internet as a world wide medium for information exchange and storage.

The course offers the opportunity to specialise in the area of Internet Computing.

The course structure is designed to promote flexibility and allow for change in award during year one.

Why choose this course?

• Broad-based course, yet with enough depth to give you credible vocational skills
• Coverage of a variety of areas in internet computing typically delivered by an expert in this area
• Teaching balanced between lightweight and easy-to-understand distributed applications and full standardised industry software architectures

Career Opportunities

Medium to long term predictions for employability within the IT industry and associated fields look good. In addition to general IT graduate trainee positions this course offers specialist employment opportunities.

Assessment

All modules have a significant element of coursework. In addition, the majority of modules have an examination as the final assessment element, which takes the form of either a written or a computer based examination.

Dissertation/project and research

In your final year you are expected to take an idea generated by a member of academic staff and demonstrate your ability to develop it further using the skills and knowledge obtained during the degree programme.

This emphasis on 'working to specification', whilst allowing your creativity to develop the project further, makes a realistic preparation for later project work.