In your first, you’ll be taught the fundamental skills and concepts needed to begin your journey as a computer scientist or information technology manager. You’ll explore the mathematical and technical foundations of computing, and you’ll apply those principles in regular laboratory sessions which help solidify your understanding. You’ll also begin developing the professional skills you’ll need in your day-to-day career on graduation: working as part of a team, the ethical and legal issues around data systems, and software unit testing.

Modules
Programming: Concepts and Algorithms - 20 credits
Computer Systems - 20 credits
Working with Data - 20 credits
Mathematical Skills for Computing Professionals - 20 credits
Programming: Professional Practice - 20 credits
Integrative Project Module - 20 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

In your second, you’ll build on the skills developed in one and explore topics such as data science for business, operational research and simulation, ITIL and further explore how these can be applied within an organisational context.

Modules
Data Science for Business - 20 credits
Web Development and Management - 20 credits
Operational Research and Simulation - 20 credits
Digital Marketing - 20 credits
Business Environment and MIS - 20 credits
IT Infrastructure Library (ITL) and Service Management - 20 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

If you choose to do a work placement, you will pay a reduced tuition fee3 of £1250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Modules
UK Work Placement– 0 credits
International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

The final stage builds on the advanced topics which were introduced in stage two, while allowing you to decide for yourself which areas you wish to specialise in as you finish your degree. In addition, this includes your major project, where you bring everything you have learned to bear upon a specific challenge related to information technology management, and devise your own solution.

Modules
Final Year Project: Phase 10 credits
Project Management - 20 credits
IT and Society - 20 credits
Final Year Project: Phase 2 - 20 credits
Optional Modules
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it