Modules

Year 1 In your first year, you’ll build the core technical and professional skills needed for a career in computing, including writing programs in a high-level language, designing and maintaining web pages and implementing relational databases using SQL. You’ll develop problem-solving and analytical skills through programming and maths, gain an understanding of computer architecture and cyber security fundamentals and explore artificial intelligence concepts. Alongside technical skills, you’ll strengthen your communication, teamwork and employability through industry-focused activities. Core modules Introduction to Programming Introduction to Cyber Security Computing Technologies Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Introduction to Web Development Working in the Computing Industry Year 2 You’ll advance your technical skills in object-oriented software design and testing, data structures and operating systems, while deepening your knowledge of artificial intelligence through modules on intelligent systems and machine learning techniques. You’ll also gain experience in team-based software development through an integrated group project and can choose option modules to build specialist skills in areas such as embedded systems or mobile app development. Core modules Intelligent Systems 1 Object Oriented Development and Testing Intelligent Systems 2 Integrated Group Project Data Structures and Operating Systems Options* Embedded Systems Mobile Application Development Optional Placement Year You can choose a salaried professional placement after year two, gaining hands-on experience with tech companies, software development teams or IT consultancies. This year allows you to apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects such as software engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics or web and mobile development. You’ll develop practical skills in programming, system design and project management while building valuable industry contacts. A placement enhances your employability and confidence, giving you a competitive edge for careers in computing and technology. Final year You’ll consolidate your learning through a major individual computing project, applying advanced technical and research skills to a topic of your choice. You’ll develop expertise in advanced AI techniques, such as natural language processing, speech and image recognition, and strengthen your ability to work with data mining and feature extraction for complex problem-solving. Option modules allow you to specialise in areas including usability evaluation, software architecture, cybersecurity law, advanced mobile app development and client-server computing to give you the high-level technical, analytical and professional skills needed for careers in AI, software engineering or postgraduate research. Core modules Advanced Artificial Intelligence Data Mining The Computing Project Options* Usability Evaluation Object Oriented Design and Architecture Cyber Security and Intellectual Property Law New Horizons in Computing Programming Languages, Concurrency and Client Server Computing Advanced Mobile Application Development *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.