BSc (Hons) Computing (Full Time)

This degree is ideal if you want a career in information technology, but would prefer not to specialise at this stage. Built around software development, web development and networking themes, the course offers a broad curriculum and involves a substantial amount of programming.

The wide range of subjects studied will enhance your employability as a computing professional. Our approachable, highly qualified staff will teach you to recognise the best practice in computing and IT. You will gain valuable practical experience in building computer systems and develop skills which are sought after by employers.

You will learn how to design and implement computing systems that deliver real business value. The course comprises five themes: software development; networking; databases; human–computer interaction; and usability and web development. You will develop your independent learning skills by undertaking a range of projects throughout the course, culminating in a major software development project in the final year. You will be able to personalise your course to fit your specific interests by choosing two options in the final year.

In addition to the full-time mode, students may study the above course on a flexible part-time basis. Please enquire directly if interested in this mode of study.

Industrial focus

The course focuses on providing you with a combination of computing theory and practice to prepare you for immediate entry into the computing profession after graduation. You can also choose to spend the third year on an industrial placement, returning to complete your degree in the fourth year. This year has proven to be a benefit to students who find that graduate employment is easier with valued industrial experience.

Course content

Year 1

Seven core units:

• Problem Solving for Programmers (half unit)
• Developing Object-Oriented Programs (half unit)
• Introduction to Databases
• Internet Technology
• Fundamentals of Computing
• Network Foundation
• Group Project.

Year 2

Six core units:

• Object-Oriented Application Development
• Database Application Development
• Developing for the Internet
• Human–Digital Interaction Design
• Network Implementation
• Graduate Development.

Year 3

Three core units and two option units:

• Software Systems Development
• Advanced and Distributed Databases
• Project (double unit).

Options:

• Human–Computer Interaction
• Applications of Artificial Intelligence
• Emerging Web Technologies
• Network Management
• Curriculum Plus.

Why choose Solent?

This course offers opportunities for those interested in learning software development and gaining complementary skills in networking, databases and web development.

• Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS)
• Technology labs equipped with the latest computing and networking equipment
• Usability Laboratory available for research and analysis.

Assessment

Software development projects, online tests, presentations, seminars and reports. Every student will complete an individual final-year project in a topic of their choice.

Projects/work experience

Recent industrial placements have included Skandia Life, Ordnance Survey, Roland Berger (Munich) and other local firms.

Key career skills

IT, project management, communication, evaluation and problem solving.

The International Foundation Year must be successfully completed before commencing undergraduate study (NQF Level 6 and above). In compliance with UKBA Tier 4 (General Student) policy, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) will initially be issued for the foundation course.

Key info from UNISTATS

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