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.
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
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
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