Computer Science and Software Engineering BSc Hons

Course title:	BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Software Engineering
Apply:	via UCAS
Code:	GG46
Start (ft):	September
Mode:	full-time
Duration:	3 years full-time
Location:	Luton campus, Park Square
Faculty:	Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science
Department:	Department of Computer Science & Technology

Summary

A cursory look at its portrayal in the media shows that Computing is a fast moving discipline with developments emerging continuously.

This programme is a joint BSc award in Computer Science and Software Engineering. The disciplines of Computer Science and Software Engineering are central to many of today's commercial and industrial activities as well as providing a diverse and rapidly developing field for personal study.

The vision of software engineering presented is very much a systems led approach, rather than advanced real-time / embedded systems.

You will be able to analyse and build a range of IT applications.

The emphasis of the course is to provide vocationally skilled programmers and software engineers who have both a general overview of computer science and software engineering and more detailed knowledge and skills of an area such as internet programming, database applications, artificial intelligence applications or networking.

Why choose this course?

Broadly based course yet with enough depth to give you credible vocational skills
Coverage of entire systems life cycle
Teaching staff experienced in industry and commerce

Career Opportunities

Medium to long term predictions for employability within the IT industry and associated fields look good. In addition to general IT graduate trainee positions this course offers specialist employment opportunities.

Assessment

All modules have a significant element of coursework. In addition, the majority of modules have an examination as the final assessment element, which takes the form of either a written or a computer based examination.

Dissertation/project and research

In your final year you are expected to take an idea generated by a member of staff and demonstrate your ability to develop it further using the skills and knowledge obtained during the degree programme.

This emphasis on 'working to specification', whilst allowing your creativity to develop the project further, makes the project a realistic preparation for later project work.

Further details about the course

The course structure is designed to promote flexibility and allow for change in award during year one.

There is a significant element of practical work, which is essential for a deep understanding of the subject and is a requirement for future employment.

Areas of study include:

Introduction to Programming
Systems Modelling
Problem Solving and Logical Reasoning
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
Data Communications
Object Oriented Program Development
Systems Methodologies
Operating Systems
Social and Professional Issues in Computing
Interacting with Computers
Internet Architecture
Comparative Languages
IT Systems Building
Distributed Software Technologies
E-Commerce Tools and Techniques

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements apply for this course.

Related courses

This is one course within the field of Computing and Information Systems and a range of other courses are available.

Further Study Opportunities

MSc and PhD opportunities are available in selected aspects of Computing and Information Systems.

• MSc by Research (topics in the field of Computing)

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