Computing and Systems Development BSc (Hons)

**About this Course:**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Modules Covered:**<br/><br/>**Year 1**<br/><br/><br/>* Computer Architecture<br/><br/><br/>* Academic Excellence<br/><br/><br/>* Fundamentals of Programming<br/><br/><br/>* Website Design<br/><br/><br/>* User Interface Design<br/><br/><br/>Optional Modules Include: Software Design and Development (OOP), Internet of Things, Networking Fundamentals and Computer Systems <br/><br/>**Year 2** <br/><br/><br/>* Computer Communications and Networks<br/><br/><br/>* Web Application Development<br/><br/><br/>* Business Applications of Social Media<br/><br/><br/>* Business Systems Modeling<br/><br/><br/>Optional Modules Include: Database Systems, Data Structures and Algorithms, Statistics and Data Analysis and System Security Management <br/><br/>**Year 3**<br/><br/><br/>* Cyber Security<br/><br/><br/>* Intelligent Systems<br/><br/><br/>* Web Analytics and Information Management<br/><br/><br/>* Dissertation <br/><br/><br/>Optional Modules Include: Mobile App Development, Large Scale Data Driven Applications, Cryptography, Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis and Design and E-commerce<br/><br/>**Progression:**<br/><br/><br/>- 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. <br/><br/><br/>**Entry Requirements:**<br/><br/><br/>* GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or equivalent <br/><br/><br/>* 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<br/><br/><br/>* Applicants who lack formal qualification will be set an appropriate piece of work that will take into account their academic potential and relevant experience<br/><br/><br/>* Applicants may also be admitted with credit for prior certified learning (APcL) or work/life experience or other uncertified learning<br/><br/><br/>* 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 <br/><br/><br/>If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.