2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Applied Computer Science

N/A

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

A-level: AAA, excluding General Studies, and GCSE Mathematics grade B or above.
IT or Engineering Diploma: Grade A (plus evidence of significant element of Mathematics studied as part of the diploma).
BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade D*DD and GCSE Mathematics grade B or above.
IB: 35 points overall, with 18 points at higher level to include 6 points in higher level Mathematics.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Computing

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Programme specification:

Programme Aims

To prepare students for a career in the computing industry or allied research fields, who have the following characteristics:
- A mastery of the practical skills and theoretical foundations of Computer Science, as described by the core of the Body of Knowledge (below).
- Recognition of the context in which a computer system may function, including its interactions with organisations, individuals, and the physical world.
- Understanding of how to apply the knowledge they have gained to solve real problems.
- Awareness of the rapid technological change in computing, and the necessity of life-long learning.
- Recognition of the social, legal, ethical and cultural issues inherent in the discipline of computing.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Awareness of the broad applicability of computing, and the roles and responsibilities of a computing professional.

Knowledge and Understanding:
On completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following knowledge areas of the Computer Science Curriculum (IEEE/ACM CS2103):
- Architecture and Organization
- Computational Science
- Discrete Structures
- Graphics and Visualization
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Information Assurance and Security
- Information Management
- Intelligent Systems
- Networking and Communications
- Operating Systems
- Platform-based Development
- Parallel and Distributed Computing
- Programming Languages
- Software Development Fundamentals
- Software Engineering
- Systems Fundamentals
- Social Issues and Professional Practice

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates must also study 20 credits of Optional or Discovery modules either from those listed below or from any of the Discovery Themes offered across the University:

Discovery modules:

Students may choose to study up to a maximum of 20 credits of Discovery Modules.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules or 20 credits of Discovery modules or 10 of each:

Candidates may study up to a maximum of 20 credits of the following optional modules:

Discovery modules:

Students may choose to study up to a maximum of 20 credits of Discovery Modules.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 70 credits from the following optional modules:

Last updated: 18/10/2016

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