Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours (SW) (Fnd) - SBSHF
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Recruitable Target
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Accreditation

BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT

Programme Offerings

Sandwich Year Out

F2F-JMU-SEP
F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The overall aim of the course is to provide a balanced, integrated and practical based education in all aspects of computing and the underlying science behind it for utilisation in organisations where IT and computing is a major activity. The specific aims of the course are as follows: -To provide students with a full, systematic understanding of current and developing Computer Science. -To enable the student to acquire the skills needed in applying computer science to practical development. -To bring the student to an understanding of the mathematical and scientific concepts that underpin modern computing. -To encourage students to fully engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement. -To enable students to explore the issues surrounding Computer Science in Industrial contexts. -To facilitate students in the development of expertise and interest in topic areas of direct and complementary relevance to their work or planned career. -To encourage students to become advanced autonomous learners. -For students undertaking a placement year the aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Core knowledge and understanding is acquired via lectures, tutorials, practical work, workshops and guided independent study. Independent study is used where appropriate resource material is available and increases as the programme progresses. Students are given feedback on all work produced. Assessment methods are specified in each module specification. All learning outcomes in a module are assessed and the type of assessment specified for each outcome. Each module is assessed by examination and/or course work. The nature of the course work varies for each module. Cognitive skills are developed throughout the programme via tutorial, group discussion, teamwork, coursework, projects and presentations. Assessment of cognitive skills is through written examinations, laboratory work, coursework reports, project work, reports and presentations. Practical skills are developed throughout the programme. Coursework and projects are designed to provide practical opportunities for students to work independently or in groups. Assessment is normally by course work. The placement year is assessed, by portfolio, on a pass / fail basis. Key skills are developed throughout the programme in a variety of forms. Specifically through a combination of research related coursework, guided independent study and projects, examinations, group work and presentations. Key skills are assessed as part of coursework, projects, written examinations and presentations.

Opportunities for work related learning

Level 4: 4203COMP Professional Practice - this module provides students with an opportunity to consider their future role as a computing professional and develop a plan to enable them to progress in their chosen career. Level 5: 5200COMP Group Project – this module provides further insight into developing the role of the student becoming a computing professional. Students will be encouraged to become student members of appropriate professional bodies for the computing industry (e.g. ACM, IEEE or BCS) as part of their development. 5100COMSCI Sandwich Year Computer Science - The aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study as well as the attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The placement year, module 5100COMSCI, will follow Level 5 and students will be enrolled on a 480 credit honours sandwich programme. The Level 5 mean for the final award mark will be calculated based upon the 240 credits at Level 5. Students successfully completing the assessment of the placement year … For more content click the Read More button below.

Structure

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

In accordance with Engineering Council requirements, a maximum of 30 credits on this programme can be awarded by compensation across levels 4, 5 and 6.

Entry Requirements

A levels
Alternative qualifications considered
BTECs
International Baccalaureate
Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH11-01) computing