Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours (SW) - SBSH
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Recruitable Target
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Accreditation
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Programme Offerings
Full-Time
F2F-JMU-SEP
Sandwich Year Out
F2F-JMU-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
The programme aims to produce graduates who are able to play a significant role in the provision of information in a business environment by the development of effective and reliable computer-based systems. The specific aims of the course are as follows: -To understand the underlying concepts, formal foundations and theory of computer-based information systems. -To develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the investigation, analysis, design and development of large scale software systems. -To provide an educational underpinning that both addresses leading edge developments in the industry and provides for future professional development, equipping students with the appropriate knowledge and skills for a wide variety of employment and/or further study. -To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement. -To encourage students to become advanced autonomous learners. -To further develop students’ originality in applying analytical, creative, problem solving and research skills. -To provide advanced, conceptual understanding, underpinning career development, innovation and further study. -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 of practical skills is normally by coursework and projects. 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 5119COMSCI, 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 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.
Entry Requirements
A levels
Access awards
Alternative qualifications considered
BTECs
GCSEs and equivalents
IELTS
International Baccalaureate
Interview required
Irish awards
OCR Cambridge Technical
Reduced offer scheme
T levels
UCAS points
Welsh awards
Extra Entry Requirements
Is a DBS check required?
No
HECoS Code(s)
(CAH11-01) computing