Computing Swe - BSc/BSc (Hons) - Part-time

In this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of computing tools, techniques and practices across a wide range of application areas. This course will allow you to develop the appropriate skills for a satisfying and rewarding career.

Sharing its first two years of content with the BEng Computing degree, this course offers a thorough grounding in the principles and practices of professional computing. You'll then choose one or more specialisations and construct your own course to suit your needs. Alternatively, you may enter at Year 3, given the appropriate pre-requisites, and jump straight into specialised study. As you can see, flexibility is the key to this course: you'll leave with the exact knowledge and skills you require to follow your chosen career path in computing. If you're beginning at Year 1, you'll learn the basic skills of computing, including software development, human-computer interaction, database systems, software engineering methods and web technologies. Any theory you learn will be applied in a lab setting, giving you valuable practical experience that will form a solid foundation for the next phase of your studies. The skills you acquire from Year 3 will depend on your choice of modules: you may wish to learn the techniques behind network systems, or perhaps the theory and practice of digital media. Whatever path you choose, you'll have the option of applying your learning in the workplace with an optional one year work placement. You'll gain valuable real-world skills and experience that you'll build on in your final year. View Full Screen

What's involved This course is studied on a part-time basis. With the support and guidance of our tutors you will develop an individualised programme of study that best suits you. To find out more about part-time possibilities please contact us using the enquiries button. You'll learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. This course can also be studied full-time. Modules may include: Software Development, Introduction to the Information Profession, Introduction to Human Computer Interaction, Computer Systems, Rapid Application Development, Systems and Services, Database Systems, Software Engineering Methods, Web Technologies. In Year 3 and 4 you will construct your own course, dependent on subjects offered and timetable restraints. Your choice of course will be agreed between yourself and an academic panel, which includes the BSc Computing Course Leader. You'll study 9 subjects, plus undertake a group project and an individual honours project.

Requirements at a glance Entry to the course Typical year 1 UCAS points230 SQA HigherBBCC A LevelCCD Irish Leaving CertificateB3, B3, B3, B3 Subjects requiredStandard Grade (3 or above) English and Maths. GCSE (Grade C or above) English and Maths. Typical year 2 SQA Advanced HigherBBC A LevelBBB Subjects requiredComputing or IT HNCIn related subject Typical year 3 HNDIn related subjectFees Table Fees 2012/132013/14 Scottish/EU £305£305per 20 creditsRest of UK £1,085£1,105per 20 creditsOverseas£1,875£1,950per 20 credits Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.