Course Summary
The aims for the Award are those stated within the BSc (Hons) Prospectus (HEFCE 2000) and within the BSc (Hons) Degree Qualification Benchmarks (QAA 2004 - appendix 1 and 2 respectively). QAA Foundation Degree Qualification benchmarking Statement (2004).
Entry Requirements
In considering individual applications evidence will be sought of personal, professional and educational experiences and competencies, as appropriate to provide indications of an ability to:
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Meet the demands of the programme;
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Benefit from the programme
This evidence is not necessarily required to be in the form of standard educational qualifications but such evidence will be judged against recognised national awards which will be seen as benchmarks only.
The minimum benchmark level of attainment required for entry to a programme of study leading to the award of BSc (Hons) Computing shall be equivalent to the following:-
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Foundation Degree in Computing or ICT, HND plus 60 credit bridge or Dip HE in Computing or ICT
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Candidates for admission shall be at least 19 years of age on or before the date of commencement to their programme of study
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An applicant whose first language is not English may be required to produce evidence of their competence in the English Language.
Applicants for full-time study will usually be expected to apply to the programme through UCAS.
Applicants will not be accepted to the programme
Course Aims
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To provide a programme appropriate to degree level study in Computing and Information Technology.
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To equip students for employment/self employment in Computing and Information Technology and related areas.
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To provide a preparation for graduate work in Computing and Information Technology and related subject areas.
Learning Outcomes
These course aims are broken down into sets of related skills, which are known as learning outcomes.
A. Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the course you should be able to:
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·Demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of key aspects of the design and development of hardware and software.
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·Demonstrate analysis and enquiry within the practice of Computing and Information Technology.
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·Articulate and synthesize knowledge and understanding, attributes and skills in effective ways in contexts of creative practice, employment, further study, research and self- fulfilment.
B. Mental or cognitive skills
By the end of the course you should be able to:
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Apply, consolidate and extend learning in different contextual frameworks and situations, both within and beyond the field of Computing and Information Technology.
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Generate ideas, concepts, proposals, solutions or arguments independently and/or collaboratively in response to set briefs and/or self-initiated activity.
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Employ both convergent and divergent thinking in the process of observation, investigation, research and speculative enquiry.
C. Subject Specific and Practical Skills
By the end of the course you should be able to:
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Make appropriate use of materials, processes and contexts.
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Develop ideas through to material outcomes, employing methods, techniques and tools associated with Computing and Information Technology whilst observing good working practices.
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Produce work informed by the critical and contextual dimensions of professional practice in Computing and Information Technology.
D. Key Skills
Key Skills, also known as graduate key skills, transferable skills or general skills, comprise communication, information technology, problem solving, numeracy, working with others and improving own learning.
By the end fo of the course, you should be able to:
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Anticipate and accommodate change, uncertainty and ambiguity.
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Study independently, manage their own learning, manage workloads, meet deadlines and to make use of primary and secondary sources.
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Articulate ideas and information comprehensively in visual, oral and written form, making appropriate use of communication technologies. interact effectively with a learning group, giving and receiving information and ideas and modifying responses where appropriate.
Module Framework
Full-time course structure
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Full – Time Module Programmes
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Semester
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BSc (Hons) Computing
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Year One
Semester One
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Project (40)
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IT Strategy & Change (20)
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Band A Option (20)
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Year One
Semester Two
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Option (20)
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Option (20)
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