ObjectivesLeicester offers you a young and dynamic department that takes a scientific and rigorous approach to computing. We recognise that computing is a vibrant and diverse discipline, ranging from the management and architecture of global IT projects, through to the scientific development of innovative theories and technologies. At Leicester you can build on your strengths and interests, whether they lie in creativity, inventiveness, scientific problem solving, or in applying business sense and organisation.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements * A/AS levels: Three A levels usually required. Two AS levels considered in place of one A level. General Studies accepted. Keys Skills may be considered. * GCSE: Mathematics Grade C or above is required for all degrees. Mathematics Grade B is preferred for G400/G401/G402/MComp. English Language Grade C or above usually required for G4N1/G4N3/G4N4. * Access to HE course: Pass, with a substantial number of credits at level 3. * European Baccalaureate: Pass with 65% overall. * International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28-30 * Leicestershire Progression Accord: 270–310 points plus full Accord credits. * BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DMM/DDM. * Other Qualifications: Other national and international qualifications welcomed. * Mature students welcomed: Alternative qualifications considered. * Second Year Entry: Possible for those with advanced qualifications compatible with our degree structure. * Applicants are not normally interviewed. All applicants receiving an offer will be invited to visit the Department. * These degrees are not available on a part-time basis.
Academic titleBSc Computing with Management
Course descriptionBSc Computing with Management
Programme
First Year
You will be able to spend about a third of your study time learning about the fundamentals of marketing, and the principles of management. This provides a solid foundation on which to build the more advanced management modules. In addition you will be able to study the core Computing modules which provide a good grounding in the technologies that underpin computing. We cover Java programming and program development environments, along with database systems and internet technologies. There is a core module on discrete mathematics for applications. We also teach you a variety of study skills, organisation and management techniques ensuring that you can complete your degree effectively and are best placed to enter the real world of work.
Second Year
In management there are modules about human resources, marketing and communications, buyer behaviour and the management of markets. You will be able to choose topics and focus on the aspects of management that interest you the most. The second year group project is a key feature of the second year, and we provide an extensive introduction that covers further organisational skills, and we teach you about computing law and professional practise. You will also take a module on software engineering and design. There are also modules on networks and operating systems, and multimedia and computer graphics.
Third Year
Typical options in management cover global marketing, business ethics and international business with corporate strategy. In addition to a special 3rd year individual project, which combines elements of computing and management, we offer you options including distributed systems, covering issues such as multi-threading and transactional interactions; compression methods for multimedia, where you find out how to store thousands of songs on a small music player; web technologies, where you learn how to write advanced web service programs; and a module on techniques for ensuring software quality. Each year other state-of-the-art topics will also be available.