About this Programme

This BSc (Hons) Computing degree provides students with the essential knowledge and skills required to become a computing professional. The program offers a unique opportunity to develop a wide range of computing skills including, but not limited to, cyber security, data science, artificial intelligence, web development, networking, and software engineering. It aims to deliver a thorough grounding in the practical and theoretical fundamentals of computing, preparing graduates to tackle complex problems and contribute to the rapidly evolving IT industry.

What You'll Learn

• Detailed knowledge and systematic understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories (established and emergent) relating to computing specialisms.

• Knowledge and understanding of information security issues in relation to the design, development, and the use of information systems.

• Understanding, description, and critical commentary on literature and cutting-edge research in computing, appreciating associated uncertainties, ambiguities, and limits to knowledge at the forefront of the discipline.

• Application of methods and techniques learned in computing and specialist topics to consolidate, extend, and apply knowledge to extended realistic and real-world projects.

• Application of detailed knowledge, systematic understanding, and mastered techniques to initiate and execute their final-year project and multiple minor projects in different topic areas.

• Critical evaluation of arguments, concepts, requirements, constraints, and data to make rational judgments on appropriate algorithms, designs, methods, and configurations for analysis, design, implementation, and/or testing of solutions to significant problems.

• Critical, comprehensive, and succinct presentation of ideas, information, analyses, designs, implementations, tests, and results relating to computing to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

• Deployment of appropriate established and/or cutting-edge theory, practices, and tools for the successful design, development, deployment, and maintenance of computer-based systems.

• Recognition of legal, social, ethical, and professional issues involved in the exploitation of computer technology and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical, and legal practices.

• Researching, designing, implementing, testing, utilizing, and documenting solutions to address specific problems, using knowledge, understanding, and technical skills in computing.

• Development of an understanding of a specialist subject or problem area in computing to a level where they can effectively evaluate it, analyze possible solutions, design an appropriate solution, and bring that solution to a successful conclusion in a defined time-frame, demonstrating capabilities and readiness for lifelong learning and professional training.

• Evidence of qualities and transferable skills necessary for graduate-level employment requiring initiative, personal responsibility, and decision-making, through individual and group work on mini-projects, extended case studies, scenarios, and their major project.

• Identification of appropriate practices considering equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as well as any economic, social, and environmental impact.

Indicative Modules

• Induction Module

• Academic and Study Skills

• Introduction to Computer Systems and Networks

• Mathematics and Statistics for Computer Science

• Programming and Software Development Fundamentals

• Introduction to Information Systems and Data Representation

• Independent Project

• Entry Level Maths

• Computing Fundamentals

• Introduction to Cyber Security

• Introduction to Networking

• Introduction to Programming

• Introduction to Web Design

• Introduction to AI and Data Science

• Software Engineering

• Relational Databases

• Advanced Programming and Data Structures

• Advanced Web Design

• Security for Computer Networks

• Computer Research Skills, Practice and Ethics

• AI and Data Science Applications

• Distributed and Cloud Computing

• Mobile Development

• Cyber Forensics and Intrusion Management

• Project and Dissertation

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be well-equipped for a wide range of professional roles in the dynamic computing and IT industry. The diverse skills acquired, spanning cyber security, data science, AI, web development, networking, and software engineering, prepare them for positions such as:

• Software Developer/Engineer

• Cyber Security Analyst/Engineer

• Data Scientist/Analyst

• AI Specialist/Machine Learning Engineer

• Web Developer

• Network Administrator/Engineer

• IT Consultant

• Systems Analyst

• Database Administrator

• IT Technical Support Officer

• Digital Project Manager

• Business Intelligence Analyst

This degree provides the foundation for a technical and development-focused career in various sectors, including finance, healthcare, entertainment, and technology.