Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Bachelor of Science (SW) - SBS

Bachelor of Science with Honours (SW) - SBSH

Level 5 Core

Placement Year

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5

Level 4

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Programme Structure

Qualifications deemed equivalent to the above upon completion of appropriate assessment will be considered acceptable. Applicants should have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes of at least grade C including Mathematics and English (or IELTS 6.0). BSc Computer Studies to MCOMP Computer Studies transfer is allowed with the permission of the Programme Leader and the maintenance of good academic performance, normally with averages above 60% at levels 4 and 5. Such requests for transfer must be made before the end of level 5 of the programme.

Qualifications deemed equivalent to the above upon completion of appropriate assessment will be considered acceptable. Applicants should have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes of at least grade C including Mathematics and English (or IELTS 6.0). BSc Computer Studies to MCOMP Computer Studies transfer is allowed with the permission of the Programme Leader and the maintenance of good academic performance, normally with averages above 60% at levels 4 and 5. Such requests for transfer must be made before the end of level 5 of the programme. Offerings: All

BTEC Extended Diploma To the value of 112 UCAS points. BTEC Diploma / 90 Credit Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma /Certificate To the value of 112 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications.

BTEC Extended Diploma To the value of 112 UCAS points. BTEC Diploma / 90 Credit Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma /Certificate To the value of 112 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications. Offerings: All

Applicants offering other awards will be considered on an individual basis in line with the agreed entry criteria. All applicants should have achieved IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Applicants offering other awards will be considered on an individual basis in line with the agreed entry criteria. All applicants should have achieved IELTS 6 or equivalent. Offerings: All

Applicants should have or expect to obtain a total of 112 UCAS points overall.

Applicants should have or expect to obtain a total of 112 UCAS points overall. Offerings: All

Applicants should have or expect to obtain a total of 112 UCAS points with a maximum of 20 points from AS level qualifications.

Applicants should have or expect to obtain a total of 112 UCAS points with a maximum of 20 points from AS level qualifications. Offerings: All

Apply numerical skills to cases involving a quantitative dimension.

Use knowledge with originality and be innovative in solving computer systems problems.

Be critically aware of current and developing principles and practices of selected areas of computer systems technologies.

Develop and evaluate computer systems in selected areas from a wide range of domains.

Use such knowledge with originality in system modelling, requirements analysis and design of computer systems and applications in selected areas from a wide range of domains.

Use information technology, e.g. Web and Internet, for effective information retrieval.

Use a wide range of computing facilities effectively.

Demonstrate systematic and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of computer systems concepts, principles and theories.

Communicate effectively by written or verbal means.

Deploy appropriate methods and tools creatively for the development of a complex computer system.

Have widened and deepened conceptual and practical knowledge and skills in selected areas of computer systems, in a wide range of domains.

Have critically analysed a range of computer systems and application domains.

Work individually and/or as a team member.

Have a clear understanding of how to effectively and creatively manage computer systems.

Have been exposed to and applied a range of tools and techniques used in the development of complex computer systems.

Perform critical evaluation and testing for computer systems in selected areas from a wide range of domains.

Plan and manage learning and development.

Course Catalogue

Computer Studies - 35580 - BSc (Hons) (SW)