Course Catalogue

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.

Core knowledge and understanding is acquired via online lectures, tutorials, coursework, projects and guided independent study. Students are given feedback on all work produced. Assessment methods for the knowledge and understanding are specified in module specifications. Each module is assessed by coursework or online exam. Specifically, the assessment takes the form of written assessments, coursework reports and/or project work, reports and presentations. Cognitive skills are developed throughout the programme via online tutorial, group discussion, teamwork, coursework, projects and presentations. Specifically, it is developed through tutorial group discussion, teamwork, coursework, projects, and presentations. Assessment of cognitive skills is through 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. 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, group work and presentations.

Level 4: 4503COMECA 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: 5500COMECA 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.