Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computing with foundation year

This course offers students an alternative pathway to access degree level study in computing. The foundation year is designed to improve their computing discipline knowledge, including programming. Students will also gain the knowledge and skills needed to progress successfully into undergraduate study.

Students will gain a broad overview of IT systems in the workplace, from designing them to maintaining them, and supporting their users. Areas of focus include networking, system administration, databases and cybersecurity, as well as professional skills in business improvement, E-business and usability.

The degree will enable students to choose from a wide range of career paths in system design and support, or move onto postgraduate study. This course will enable students to develop specialist skills and in depth knowledge, so that they can play a key role as a computing professional.

Following the CDIO - conceive, design, implement and operate - model of learning, students will cover all the elements of computing projects from conception, through design and implementation to final operation and review.

Students will gain a broad overview of IT systems in the workplace, from designing them to maintaining them, and supporting their users. Areas of focus include networking, system administration, databases and cybersecurity, as well as professional skills in business improvement, E-business and usability.