Course summary

About this Course: This programme has been developed to engage with the dynamic challenges presented by the computing and systems development sector.The aim of the programme is to offer the next generation of computing students the opportunity to become confident, capable and above all, professional. This is a cutting edge programme aimed at students eager to follow a career in the ever changing world of computing and systems development. Modules Covered: Year 1

• Computer Architecture

• Academic Excellence

• Fundamentals of Programming

• Website Design

• User Interface Design

• Computer Communications and Networks

• Web Application Development

• Business Applications of Social Media

• Business Systems Modeling

• Cyber Security

• Intelligent Systems

• Web Analytics and Information Management

• Dissertation

• Upon successful completion of this course you could go onto employment as a website designer, software engineer, network technician, data analyst, internet marketer or programmer.

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or equivalent

• 64 UCAS points from a minimum of two A levels (or equivalent) in a related subject area or 60 Access to HE credits (of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3) in a related subject

• Applicants who lack formal qualification will be set an appropriate piece of work that will take into account their academic potential and relevant experience

• Applicants may also be admitted with credit for prior certified learning (APcL) or work/life experience or other uncertified learning

• All applicants who are non-native English speakers or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, must have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above