📖Program Curriculum
YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
The foundation year provides students with the knowledge and confidence in the use of formula data manipulation and representation. You will gain an understanding of the core hardware and software associated with the use of computer systems as well as keeping up to date with current developments in technology. There will be numerous opportunities to work on practical activities such as robots CAD design which will be further developed at degree level.
MODULES
Design & Technology
Computer Hardware & Software
The Skills You Need
Computing Mathematics
Development in Technology
Contextual Studies
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
Level 4 contains essential fundamental material which is relevant in all of our computing programmes. You will learn both subject-specific skills along with transferable skills which will increase your employability prospects.
With the support of your tutors you will learn about some of the essential facts concepts techniques design process and context of computer networks. You will also learn about hardware issues including interfacing and data communications and their impact on the overall design and performance of computer-based systems.
MODULES
Computer Systems
Managing Data
Problem Solving with Programming
Information and Systems Engineering
Web Design and Development
Fundamentals of Networks and Security
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
Level 5 continues teaching you the fundamentals of the discipline and more specialist modules start to be introduced. You will enhance your computing and investigative skills by applying them in the laboratory and practical work to areas such as network design. You will also undertake a group project incorporating a feasibility study to design produce and test a prototype of a network system or product. By the end of your second year you will be able to demonstrate the fundamental interpersonal organisational and study skills needed for undergraduate study and for lifelong learning in a career as a professional networking engineer.
MODULES
Server Technology
Networking: Scaling Networks
Network Protocols and Algorithms
Responsible Computing
Applied Programming
Group Project
YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)
Once you reach your final year you will further develop your skills through taught modules and research with a focus on the latest developments in your chosen discipline. You will also undertake an individual final year project which will help prepare you for the kind of tasks and situations you may encounter in the workplace. The final year practical and project work will further develop your in-depth specialist knowledge understanding and practical skills within key areas of the discipline as applied to the development of networking systems and services using current and emerging technologies.
MODULES
IT Project Management
Network Security
Managing Networks and Systems
Future Technologies
Project
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review so may be subject to change.
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