Computing (Joint Honours)

Three years full-time or flexible part-time.

The course is designed to be taken as a major, joint or minor subject as part of the joint honours programme. Computing combines well with a wide range of subjects including Criminology, Education Studies, Health Studies, ICT, Mathematics and Popular Music. If you're interested in studying Computing with another subject this is an ideal choice. Alternatively single honours courses of Computer Networks Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Computing and Internet Technology and Security, Mobile Computing and Graphic Visualisation are also available for students.

This computing course features a high practical content and leads to the acquisition of highly relevant vocational skills.

Stage one

Stage one of our computing courses are common to all and focus on fundamental computing principles. These are covered in the four stage one modules of computer communications, internet technology, problem solving and programming and computing mathematics.

Stage two

At stage two students develop areas of specialism through the study of modern networks, database technology, internet programming and systems design and development.

Stage three

In stage three the dissertation module provides project-based, student-driven study allowing development and application of concepts. The subjects broaden to develop further areas of database technology, internet and computer security and network planning and programming. By the end of the course, students will have a good understanding of the operation and the application of computing technologies.

• Modular curriculum with opportunities for module selection to suit an individual's chosen career pathway
• High practical content to reinforce academic underpinnings in specialist laboratories
• Common first stage with flexible progression onto any of the computing degree courses
• Acquisition of highly relevant vocational skills

• Computer communications
• Database technology
• Internet and computer security
• Internet programming
• Internet technology
• Modern networks
• Network planning and programming
• Systems design and development
• Problem solving and programming

Modules are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework.

The course aims to provide the skills and expertise required for a career within computer systems hardware, computer networking, software development or internet technology.