Overview
Students get involved in a range of activities including setting up and exploiting web services from simple web pages to data rich sites with database connections, building and testing networks and internetworks, designing and coding software using a variety of programming languages (including VB.Net, C# and Java), system administration, analysing user needs and developing robust database systems.
These courses help students develop vocationally related technical skills and abilities, along with academic insight and understanding. They are designed to reflect contemporary computing practice.
Content and Modules
FdSc Applied Computing equips students for employment or self employment in Computing and Information Technology and related areas. There is a choice of three pathways; Business Information Technology, Software Engineering and End User Support. Each focuses on different aspects of computing and its role in industry.
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing is designed to emphasise advanced technical issues such as network security and commercial software development, strategic and operational decisions and provides the opportunity to focus the skills and insights gained within a double credit practical project. The course also includes scope for specialism within specific areas of Computing.
Modules studied
FdSc Applied Computing
Year One - Personal Development; Software Technology; Business Environment; Platforms; Structured Modelling; Finance & Business Maths.
Year Two - Network Essentials; Exploiting IT within Organisations; Relational Databases; IT Project Management; Multimedia: Web Design and Construction; Research Skills
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing
IT Strategy & Change; Project; Optional Unit (Network Security, System Implementation and Integration or Multimedia Solutions); Dissertation.
Further Information
Assessment is through a variety of methods including examinations, assignments, group projects, presentations. The Progression Route includes a dissertation or research project. Assessment will normally focus on practical as well as academic abilities.
These courses provide students with relevant and up to date skills required to enter the IT professions. Students completing Applied Computing may wish to progress to a Masters degree.
Student testimonial
“This course offered me the opportunity to study at university while allowing me to support my family commitments. The course subjects offered me exactly what I needed to study for my career path and although the work is challenging it is very enjoyable and I am glad I made this choice. The support here is great, we never feel we have no-one to ask the questions we need answering”
Will Logan, FdSc Applied Computing