Computing BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

This course is ideal if you want to explore another subject alongside computing. The computing field is designed to provide a sound background in computing and to complement your second field. 

See the course combinations section for more information about the different joint honours options.

What will you study?

You will learn about the structure and operation of computer systems, and how computing technology can be applied to software engineering problems and data management. You will use both large-scale and personal computer systems, plus the software development techniques common in industry and research.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and option modules.

Year 1

• Fundamental Programming Concepts
• HTML Programming and Internet Tools
• Object-Oriented Programming with Java
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Systems Analysis and Design

Year 2

• Databases
• Operating Systems and Networking
• Software Development with Java
• Option module

Year 3

• Project
• Option modules (eg XML for the Web, Mobile Technology, Virtual Reality, Mobile Business, E-Commerce, Internet Security, Computer Forensics, Computer Graphics and Image Processing, Advanced Techniques in Web Design)