BSc Computing

Comments about BSc Computing - At the institution - Huddersfield - West Yorkshire

• Objectives
  This course is designed to help you develop a deep understanding of computing technologies and professional software design skills. The programme is distinctive in that it offers the chance to choose from a wide range of computing options. You have the flexibility to choose which specialist subjects to pursue during the course, rather than before it. Currently such specialisms include the internet and future web technology, multimedia, artificial intelligence, and business information systems.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements 200-240 points which must include two passes at A level or Vocational A level. Additional requirements for these courses are normally GCSE in English and Mathematics at grade C or above.
• Academic title
  BSc Computing
• Course description
  Course Structure
  
  Topics studied in the first year include writing software, modelling and prototyping, hardware, networks, computing science and mathematics, and technical and learning skills.
  
  In the second year you study four modules which include topics such as
  
  object-orientation, algorithms, data structures, professional issues, databases and the web. Additionally, two modules are taken as options.
  
  You can choose from topics such as internet systems development, multimedia, mobile computing, interface design, enterprise systems, formal aspects of computing, operating systems and compilers.
  
  Year 3 is an optional 12-month supervised work experience.
  
  The final year includes an individual honours project, two core modules and two option modules taken from a range of specialist areas such as artificial intelligence, the semantic web, e-commerce, multimedia, and so on.