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University of Wales Trinity Saint David| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc | Full-time | 3 years | find out | 0 | 0 |
| BSc | Full-time | 3 years | find out | 0 | 0 |
Course Overview
Students on this programme will learn database design, creation, administration and the development of programs for the development of data driven applications. In the first year, you will study a broad range of subjects common to several courses within the Computing Portfolio. These provide the underpinning required for later years and allow flexibility to transfer across pathways in your first year of study.
During your second year, you will study modules that provide a greater depth for your chosen programme. In the final year, you will undertake a major project which provides a focus for your studies.
The course focuses on designing, implementing, testing and maintenance of high quality information systems and data driven applications.
You will focus on acquiring and using the expertise required by a information systems developer and programmer to create solutions to large and complex problems. The expertise and skills you develop from engineering software solutions as part of a team is highly regarded by employers.
Key Features
This British Computer Society (BCS) accredited degree scheme is designed to produce suitably equipped graduates to work in the rapidly expanding computing and information systems industry within the UK.
The programme includes the traditional concepts, principles and techniques of software development, databases and information systems but applies these within the context of engineering large and complex systems.
Through our industrial links we have also developed a programme structure to provide students with the latest skills along with an appreciation of the demands of industry. This course contributes fully to the academic requirements for graduates to register for the status of Chartered IT Professional (CITP).
Applicants to this programme are numerate and logically-minded, and it is likely that they will have previously studied science, maths or information and communication technology. Such students will seek more specialised, programming, data analysis and database design skills.
Students learn, in-depth, a range of programming concepts, data visualisation and data mining techniques to develop sophisticated and complex information systems solutions. Graduates are likely to seek careers in application development, business systems analysis, database development and administration, information systems consultancy and management.
Modules
Year 1 modules - MComp/BSc/HND/HNC
Year 2 modules - MComp/BSc/HND
Year 3 modules - MComp/BSc
Year 4 modules - MComp
Integrated Masters: MComp Computing Information Systems is a four-year fully-funded undergraduate programme, leading to a Masters-level qualification.
You would be expected to join employers on a fast track to management by learning specialist skills in:
Professional Accreditations
Successful completion of the Programme offers the eligibility for registration by the British Computer Society (BCS) of Chartered IT Professional (CITP) full status.
Course Tutor(s)
Assessment
The School of Applied Computing aims to produce graduates that help shape the future of computing and information systems development. The course content is contemporary and shaped for employability through close links with local and national employers.
Students are assessed through a combination of worksheets, practicals, presentations, projects and examinations. Module assessment is often by assignment, or assignment and examination. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of course work set and completed during the module. Project work is assessed by written report and presentation.
Students are encouraged to use our links with Software Alliance Wales and Go Wales to work on commercial schemes for their Major Project module. Go Wales provides the opportunity of paid work placements with local businesses.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates have excellent employment prospects in the computing, teaching, lecturing and ICT industry, as well as in other areas of the economy. Recent statistics show that the vast majority are following their chosen career paths within six months of graduating.
Graduates would seek positions in fields such as application development, business systems analysis, database development and administration, information systems consultancy and management.
Here are some profiles of graduates from this programme and where they are now:
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Additional Costs
It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.
Entry Criteria
MComp Computing Information Systems - Four Years Full-Time - UCAS CODE: F8C5
112 UCAS tariff points (previously 300) to include two C grades at A-Level/AVCE; or
BTEC National Diploma grades Merit, Pass, Pass; or
BTEC National Certificate grades Merit, Merit; or
NVQ Level 3 - Pass
Subjects at Advanced Level should include Computing, ICT, Maths, Science or similar.
GCSE Maths grade C or above is preferred.
BSc Computing Information Systems - Three Years Full-Time - UCAS CODE: I200
104 UCAS tariff points (previously 260) to include two C grades at A-Level/AVCE; or
BTEC National Diploma grades Pass, Pass, Pass; or
BTEC National Certificate grades Merit, Pass; or
NVQ Level 3 - Pass
Subjects at Advanced Level should include ICT, Computing, Maths, Physics or similar.
GCSE Maths grade C or above is preferred.
HND Computing and Information Systems - Two Years Full Time - UCAS CODE: 54GG
48 UCAS tariff points (previously 120) to include a C grade at A-Level/AVCE; BTEC National Diploma/Certificate/Award - Pass; NVQ Level 3 - Pass.
Subjects at Advanced Level should include Maths, ICT, Physics or similar. GCSE Maths grade C or above is preferred.
HNC Computing and Information Systems - One Year Full-Time
40 UCAS tariff points (previously 100)
Typical International Baccalaureate Offer:
Please contact the Admissions Tutor for more information.
Other:
Applications from those offering alternative qualifications are welcome. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for more information.
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