Computing (Internet Technology and Security)

Three years full-time.

Today an entire industry has emerged that develops internet technology and security products and services, which has produced a strong demand for people with relevant knowledge and expertise. Companies need professionals to design, develop, install, operate, program and manage their computer systems that comprise the internet and intranets.

This course aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for the existing and emerging challenges that a career in internet technology and security will entail. It is designed to produce high quality graduates who show independent thought, flexibility and maturity based on a sound technical knowledge of the broad aspects of internet technology and security.

The modular curriculum offers opportunities for module selection to suit an individual's chosen career pathway. There is also a high practical content to reinforce academic underpinnings in specialist laboratories and students will acquire highly relevant vocational skills. A key advantage of the computing courses is that all students share a common first stage with flexible progression on to any of the computing degree courses. For those embarking on the HND route, transfer to the BSc (Hons) courses is possible at the end of stage one or two, depending on grades.

Stage one

Stage one of the computing courses is common to all and focuses on the fundamental computing principles. These are covered in the six stage one modules of computer systems, computer networks, internet technology and security, software engineering, problem solving and programming and computing mathematics.

Stage two

Stage two focuses on the study of topics that are relevant to the design and development of applications for the internet. Study includes computer networks, modern networks, internet programming, database technology and systems design and development. Students also take part in a challenging group project to design and implement a web-based application.

Stage three

In stage three, students will be able to apply the knowledge they have gained to a year-long individual dissertation of their choice, hence, further develop an expertise in an area of their interest. The dissertation is supplemented by studying topics that allow the student to fully understand the implementation aspects of major internet applications.

• 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

• Artificial intelligence techniques
• Database technology
• Internet programming
• Internet and computer security
• Media technology

Students are assessed by a variety of coursework only or coursework and end-of stage examinations depending on the module.

Internet technology and security skills are in high demand by employers from all sectors, who need professionals to design, develop, install, operate, program and manage their computer systems.