18Oct
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Our Informatics BSc (Hons) course could broaden your technical IT skills and successful completion could potentially boost your career. The course enables you to 'top-up' your existing qualifications - a diploma, or equivalent certification, in computing or a related field - to the internationally recognised 'honours degree' classification.
- Study the most recent developments in today’s web-intensive environment, such as cloud computing, rapid application development and cyber security.
- Gain an understanding of the social, legal and ethical aspects of the modern computing environment.
- Dedicated academic and technical support through the school's new Digital Literacy Centre (DLC).
- You will be provided with opportunities to become competent working in a multicultural environment with interdisciplinary teams.
- Optional modules allow you to specialise in areas such as cyber security, artificial intelligence (AI), open-source web development and software quality management.
- Access to industry-standard facilities in the Sir Frank Whittle and Beatrice Shilling buildings.
Modules
The course consists of four compulsory modules and a further two optional modules. Modules include:
- Machine Learning
- Digital Security Risk and Audit Management
- Optional Modules Semester 1 (Project Management or Reverse Engineering and Exploit Development)
- Artificial Neural Networks
- Individual Project (Informatics)
- Optional Modules Semester 2 (Mobile Application Development or Business Intelligence)
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include:
- coursework
- exams
- group work
- projects
- individual assignments.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Additional costs/fee information
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB