Computing, BSc Hons

This programme is for those who wish to study computing to degree level but who do not necessarily wish to specialise in a particular area. The programme helps students to understand how computer systems are developed and offers training to design and build them. Students also develop the personal and professional skills needed to communicate and work effectively with those around them, whether they are computer-literate or not. The programme is run in conjunction with BSc Hons Computing Science, so some courses are common to both. In addition, the broad-based approach allows a flexible learning experience as students can select individual courses in various related areas, such as multimedia, information systems and business-oriented computing.

On successful graduation from this degree, students will have fulfilled the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP). This degree has full CITP accreditation from the British Computer Society (BCS), the chartered body responsible for establishing and maintaining technical and ethical standards in the computing profession.

UCAS code

G404 G BSc/C

School

Computing & Mathematical Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

A minimum of 240 UCAS points

AT LEAST two A-levels, BTEC National, DVCE or equivalent qualifications

PLUS at least three GCSEs in English and mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications.

– Applications from students taking Access to Higher Education courses are welcome.

Assessment

Students are assessed through examinations, coursework and a project.

Career options

Graduates can find employment in many computing areas, such as IT support and consultancy, and Internet and e-commerce applications. Graduates can work as independent consultants or in teams to build and support modern computing systems.

Combined honours degrees

It is possible to combine this subject with another. Please log on to www.gre.ac.uk/combined.

Year 1

Computer Programming (30 credits)
Systems Building (30 credits)
Communication Systems (15 credits)
Computer Systems Architectures OR Computer Systems and Internet Technologies (15 credits)
Logical Foundations (15 credits)
Analytical Methods for Computing OR Quantitative Methods (15 credits)

Year 2

Organisation and Project Management (30 credits)
Three to six options from: Multimedia Production (30); Systems Building (30); Computer and Network Systems (30); 3D Animation (30); Computers and Music (30); Advanced Programming (15); Application Development for Mobile Devices (15); Application Program Development (15); Business Systems Applications (15); Computer Programming (15); Computer Algorithms and Modelling (15); Database Applications Technologies (15); Formal Methods (15); Systems Programming (15); Visual Application Development (15) (90 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

Individual Project on a topic chosen by the student (30 credits)
Three 30-credit options from a list that currently includes: Artificial Intelligence; Web Application Technologies; E-Technology; Programming Distributed Components; HCI and Interaction Design; Distributed Applications Development; 3D Computer Graphics; Computing Education and Communications; Enterprise Mobile Computer Systems; Enterprise Systems Management and Security; High Performance Systems Engineering; Network Management and Security; System Building. It is also possible to choose one option from certain second-year courses (90 credits)

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Computing

With the highest quality teaching, cutting edge resources and hands-on work experience discover why the University of Greenwich is a great place to study computing.