This course is highly practical and provides a strong grounding in computing fundamentals. It gives you a comprehensive understanding of database systems, e-commerce, business information systems and Internet technologies. Practical skills developed will include involvement in multimedia and virtual reality projects.

The range of employment opportunities for computing graduates continues to increase. This course provides a thorough and broad education in computing for industry. Graduates have advanced skills in the development of software and are able to design and manage complex information systems.

Why study this course?

• It is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
• You will have the opportunity to do a year long paid work placement. Recent examples have included Hewlett Packard and Siemens
• You can study and develop skills in the exciting areas of multimedia and virtual reality.

This course provides a thorough education in computing for industry meaning you graduate with advanced skills in the development of software and are able to design and manage complex information systems.

Recent graduates have gone onto work in the following roles and companies:

• Perceptive Infomatics – associate software engineer
• Juno Media Ltd – web developer
• Medoc Computers – software tester
• Boots – support developer
• Logo Brand – web developer
• NHS – service desk analyst.

Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our master's-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.