Computing, BSc Hons

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University of Greenwich

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• Objectives
  It helps students understand how computer systems are developed and offers training to design and build them. Students also develop the personal and professional skills needed to communicate and work effectively with those around them, whether they are computer-literate or not.
• Entry requirements
  This programme is for those who wish to study computing to degree level but who do not necessarily wish to specialise in a particular area.
• Academic title
  Computing, BSc Hons
• Course description
  The programme is run in conjunction with the BSc (Hons) Computing Science so that some of the same courses are shared. In addition, the broad-based approach allows a flexible learning experience as students can select individual courses in various related areas such as multimedia, information systems and business-oriented computing.
  
  Year 1
  
      * Computer Programming (Java, C#)
      * Systems Building
      * Internet Business Applications
      * Logical Foundations
      * Personal Development Programme
  
  Year 2
  
      * Professional Development
      * Four options from:
            o Computer Programming (Java, C++)
            o Systems Building
            o IT Organisation and Deployment
            o Internet Database Systems Development
            o Multimedia Development
            o 3D Animation
            o Computers and Music
            o Information Systems Quality
            o Distributed Technologies
  
  Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)
  
  Final Year
  
      * Individual Project
      * Professional Practice
      * Three options; current options include:
            o Large-Scale Systems Development
            o Enterprise Database Systems
            o Network Management
            o Artificial Intelligence
            o Information Systems Planning Management
            o Programming Distributed Components
            o Human Computer Interaction and Interaction Design
            o 3D Interactive Environments
            o Web Application Technologies
            o E-Technology
  
  It is also possible to choose a second year course as one of the final year options.
  
  Professional recognition
  
  This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). The programme can lead to full exemption from the BCS Certificate, Diploma, Professional Graduate Diploma (PGD) and PGD Project, as well as partial Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
  
  Career options
  
  Employment in many computing areas such as IT support and consultancy, and Internet and e-commerce applications. Graduates can work as independent consultants or in teams build and support modern computing systems

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