Programme Specification for 2012/13
BSc (Hons) Web Computing
[the new name for BSc (Hons) Internet Computing]
The web has revolutionised modern computing. Businesses need to build internet enabled systems to allow them to operate efficiently and reach their intended markets.
This programme is for those who wish to study computing to degree level focusing on building internet computing systems. It helps students to understand how internet enabled 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 internet focused approach allows a flexible learning experience by providing opportunities to select individual courses in various internet related areas such as multimedia, networking, e-commerce, security, mobile computing and business-oriented computing.
What's the difference between ...
BSc (Hons) Web 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 1
- Systems Building 1
- Communication Systems 1 - 15 credits
- 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
- Application Development for Mobile Devices - 15 credits
- Database Applications Technologies - 15 credits
- Systems Building 2 or Computer & Network Systems
- Application Program Development - 15 credits or Computer Programming 2 - 15 credits
- Option chosen from Advanced Programming - 15 credits, Business Systems Applications - 15 credits, Systems Programming - 15 credits, Visual Application Development - 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
- Web Application Technologies
- eTechnology
- One further option - current options include Artificial Intelligence, Modern Database Management, Programming Distributed Components, HCI & Interaction Design, Distributed Applications Development, 3D Computer Graphics, Computing Education & Communications, Enterprise Mobile Computer Systems, Enterprise Systems Management & Security, High Performance Systems Engineering, Network Management & Security, System Building 3
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 internet computing areas such as internet and e-commerce applications development and support, general IT support and consultancy. Graduates can expect to work as independent consultants or in teams with other computer professionals to build and support modern internet enabled 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 code
BSc (Hons) Web Computing - G452 BSc/IC