Undergraduate study
     

Computing & Web

FdSc Computing

  • UCAS code: G020 FdSc/Comp
  • Length: 2 years

2012 entry

 

You gain an excellent foundation in computer science and develop professional skills in key areas. You will be able to work in industry as a programmer, web developer, network specialist or database designer.

In Year 1 you are introduced to Java programming from first principles. You learn how to design software and hardware systems, and understand the role of networks in modern society. And you undertake a live web-based project with a local company.

During Year 2 you build on your knowledge and understanding to develop and build your own practical solutions – this involves further programming, and working with database systems and web services using Microsoft.NET. You do a second longer live project with industry.

What you study

In Year 1 you gain skills in a number of core areas to enable you to build on the skills in Year 2 and potentially transfer to the final year of the BSc (Hons) Computing at the end of the second year. There are no options on this programme.

How you learn

All the modules deliver the key material in lectures or seminars, alongside specific practical lab-based sessions for each module. In addition further support sessions are timetabled within a workshop environment. These sessions provide additional support across a number of modules.

How you are assessed

Most of the modules are examined by course work although one or two may be assessed by examination. Some of the assessments are group assessed.

Career opportunities

This course is designed to provide you with professional-level skills in key computing areas so that you can work in industry as a programmer, web developer, network specialist or database designer.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 120 tariff points. You are expected to come for an interview.

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