Modules

Year 1 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 Computing Technologies Introduction to Cyber Security Introduction to Web Development Working in the Computing Industry Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Year 2 In your second year, you’ll advance your software engineering expertise by mastering object-oriented development and testing, data structures and operating systems, while learning functional programming and distributed computing for large-scale data processing. You’ll gain practical experience in web application development and strengthen teamwork and project management skills through an integrated group project. Through option modules you can build specialist skills in databases, embedded systems, mobile app development or AI techniques. Core modules Large-scale Data Processing Object Oriented Development and Testing Web Application Development Integrated Group Project Data Structures and Operating Systems Options* Database Management Systems Embedded Systems Mobile Application Development Intelligent Systems 1 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. 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. Core modules develop expertise in project management, programming paradigms and client-server computing, preparing you to lead and deliver complex software projects. Option modules enable you to specialise in areas such as advanced web and mobile app development, software architecture, usability evaluation and cybersecurity law, giving you the high-level technical and professional skills required for careers in software engineering or progression to postgraduate study. Core modules Project Management Programming Languages, Concurrency and Client Server Computing The Computing Project Options* Usability Evaluation Advanced Web Application Development Object Oriented Design and Architecture Cyber Security and Intellectual Property Law New Horizons in Computing Advanced Mobile Application Development *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.