BSc (Hons) Computing

On successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

• A1 Appreciate the core disciplines of Computing, including programming, Web, databases, and networking

• A2 Identify the practical requirements for both computer and Web-based systems, including the recognition and analysis of criteria and models leading to specifications used in the solution of specific problems

• A3 Explain the mathematical principles that underpin computer-based systems

• A4 Acknowledge the key activities prevalent in the software lifecycle, alongside their outputs and dependencies between stages, alongside the ethical, professional, and legal standards required

• A5 Recognise the business, industrial, and commercial context in which computer systems are deployed, with particular regard to their usability

Applicants will be primarily assessed on their academic qualifications, although some previous experience and interest in software engineering or Computing or IT is desirable as part of the candidate’s overall profile. A typical offer will include GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above and a UCAS Tariff score of 80. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. This score can be achieved from passes in two 6-unit GCE A-levels/AVCEs or a pass in a 12-unit AVCE. Every application is considered on an individual basis.

20 hours work permit for international students