Programme Specification for 2012/13
BSc (Hons) Computing
This programme is for those who wish to study computing to degree level but who do not necessarily wish to specialise in a particular area.
It helps students to understand how computer systems are developed and offers training to design and build them. Students also develop the personal and professional skills needed to communicate and work effectively with those around them, whether they are computer-literate or not.
The programme is run in conjunction with the BSc (Hons) Computer Science so that some of the same courses are available. In addition, the broad-based approach allows a flexible learning experience as students can select individual courses in various related areas such as multimedia, information systems and business-oriented computing.
What's the difference between ...
BSc (Hons) Computing and other computing programmes?
Typical content
The following is an indication of current programme content.
However, the rapidly changing nature of the subject area means that both the courses offered, and individual course content, are likely to change in future years.
Finally note that certain combinations of options may not be available.
For details of timetabling and study patterns, see the timetables page.
All courses are 30 credits unless otherwise stated.
Year One
- Computer Programming
- Systems Building
- Communication Systems- 15 credits
- Computer Systems Architectures 1 - 15 credits or Computer Systems & Internet Technologies 1 - 15 credits
- Logical Foundations - 15 credits
- Analytical Methods for Computing - 15 credits or Quantitative Methods - 15 credits
Year Two
- Organisation & Project Management
- Information Systems Development Project
- Application and Web Development - 15 credits
- Visual Application Development - 15 credits
30 credits from - current options include:
- Computer Forensics 2 - 15 credits
- Network Security - 15 credits
- Database Applications Technologies - 15 credits
- Business Systems Applications - 15 credits
- Computer Systems - 15 credits
- Network and Operating Systems - 15 credits
- Advanced Programming - 15 credits
Optional Sandwich Year
For students who choose a sandwich degree, the third year is spent in industry or business on a fully paid work placement, which we help to arrange.
Year Three
- A substantial individual project on a topic chosen by the student
- Software Engineering Management and Practice
- 60 credits of options - current options (all 30 credits unless indicated) include Artificial Intelligence, Web Application Technologies, Programming Distributed Components, 3D Computer Graphics, Computer Forensics 3,Computing Education & Communications, Application Development for Mobile Devices - 15 credits, Database Engineering - 15 credits, Database management and Administration - 15 credits, eCommerce - 15 credits, eBusiness Strategy - 15 credits, Information Technology - 15 credits, Information Systems Management - 15 credits, Network Management - 15 credits, Computer Security Management - 15 credits.
Specifics
Professional recognition
This degree has full CITP accreditation from BCS - the Chartered Institute for IT, the body responsible for establishing and maintaining technical and ethical standards in the computing profession. This means that on successful graduation from this degree, you will have fulfilled the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP). However, please note that there are additional requirements, including work experience, to achieve full Chartered status - see the BCS website for further information.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities exist in many computing areas such as IT support and consultancy, and internet and e-commerce applications. Graduates can expect to work as independent consultants or in teams with other computer professionals to build and support modern Computing systems.
Location
This degree programme is based in the Department of Computing & Information Systems, School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Greenwich Campus, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.
Study mode
3 years full-time / 4 years sandwich / 6 years part-time
JACS/UCAS codes
BSc (Hons) Computing - G404 BSc/C