BSc (Hons) Computer Science part-time

Developed with and validated and awarded by the University of Chester the new degree in Computer Science will be delivered entirely on the Island.

Today, there are very few professions that do not rely on the use of computers for information processing and problem solving. A degree in Computer Science is an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers in business, science and the creative industries. Studying Computer Science goes beyond
simply learning practical IT skills, to understanding and finding solutions to many of the new challenges facing today’s computer-dominated world.

There are three main ways to study:
• 3 years full-time
• 6 years part-time
• By flexible attendance and modular credit accumulation

The fees charged for this course are the standard degree course fees approved annually by the Isle of Man Government’s Department of Education & Children. Financial assistance may be available to students of the course through the Department of Education’s Student Awards Scheme, a guide to which is published annually in May.
What Subjects will I study?

There are three levels to the course, each corresponding to a year of a full-time honours degree course.

Level 4
A firm foundation in computing is provided with a range of core topics such as Programming, Computer
Systems, Web-Based Technologies and Data Analysis. Supporting topics such as Multimedia Authoring, and Investigation and Research help broaden the base of this exciting programme of study.

Level 5
Your theoretical knowledge is developed and applied to real-world problems. The core themes are
continued and supplemented by Database Principals and Practice, Systems Development, and Networks.

Additional sessions are designed to prepare students for a work-based environment.

Work placement: A six-week period of work placement in an IT based environment will enable you to meet the challenge of putting computing, management and project development theories into practice, whilst further developing your technical skills.

Level 6
You are ready to extend and complement your study of the core themes with optional topics that include
Managing a Web-Based Environment, Advanced Systems Analysis, and Network Infrastructure and
Management.

Dissertation
You will undertake a major individual development or research project, investigating a particular aspect of the programme and applying it to a specific situation. For this, you will have access to individual guidance from a personal supervisor who will help you to ensure that the project 'stays on track' and achieves its aims.

Vendor Qualifications
College has accreditation to run some of the main vendor qualifications and has the resources to allow you to study towards CISCO and Microsoft examinations alongside your degree if you so choose.