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Overview
| UCAS Code: | I100 |
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| Course Length: | 3 Years Full-Time |
| Start Dates: | September 2017 |
| Department: | Department of Computer Science |
| Location: | Edge Hill University |
- Computing at Edge Hill University ranked in the top two in the North West for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2016;
- First steps to chartered status in the industry as a result of alignment to SFIAplus skills standards;
- Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Creativity and innovation are key requirements of this degree which is for anyone interested in a career in software development. You will acquire the technical programming skills that focus on future employability and the knowledge to apply this to the real business world through enhancement of your problem-solving skills. The relevance for future employers is achieved and maintained by closely aligning the objectives of the degree to the SFIAplus skills standards which are used widely across the IT industry.
Student Profiles
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Matthew Robinson
BSc (Hons) Computing (Application Development)The course is great and provides really good opportunities to work with both current and revolutionary technologies.
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Christopher Knowles
BSc (Hons) Computing (Application Development)The tutors here are exceptional and have helped me to develop a firm knowledge and understanding of a number of different computing languages.
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Christopher Birch
BSc (Hons) Computing (Application Development)During my time here, the tutors have taught me a great deal but I have also been encouraged to use my own initiative to solve problems and work independently.
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Liam McGill
BSc (Hons) Computing (Application Development)I feel that I am in a great position to be able to pursue my career goals as a result of studying this course.
Department of Computer Science
Course in Depth
What will I study?
In Year 1 you will study a balanced range of current computing topics from fundamentals of analysis and construction of systems to multimedia technologies. You will also look at career options within the Computing and IT industry to help you select your second and third year modules.
Year 2 provides a specialised focus. You will enhance your programming skills and broaden your experience to cover object-oriented programming and other paradigms which are re-emerging. You will also experiment with all aspects of applications from the underlying software to the hardware devices, re-engineering and enhancing existing applications through to developing your own unique solutions.
Year 3 develops advanced knowledge and skills with an emphasis on independent study and learning. You will explore concepts related to the development of unique complete applications, utilising industry-standard platforms and frameworks. You will also develop your own original ideas and concepts building upon theoretical underpinning. Completing a final year project will enable you to demonstrate your developing expertise through the creation of an appropriate piece of software.
How will I study?
Teaching methods have been designed in consultation with leading employers in the region. As well as lectures, modules include student seminars and there is extensive laboratory work. These are smaller discussion groups, in which you’ll have the chance to express your opinions and ideas and develop many skills.
During Year 2 you will complete an employability module which will enhance your developing skills and confidence to assist you in acquiring short and long term employment.
How will I be assessed?
The pattern of assessment is varied and designed to ensure you acquire a range of skills, particularly those required by future employers. You will design and write programs, write reports and essays, critically analyse documents, deliver oral presentations and undertake examinations.
Who will be teaching me?
You will be taught by staff who are passionate about student learning and development. The programme team are active in areas of research including mobile computing and cloud computing, software engineering, e-commerce, strategic information systems, web information architecture and applications of problem-based learning in computing and information systems.
A Great Study Environment
The Department of Computer Science is based in the state-of-the-art £13m Technology Hub. This purpose-built development offers highly contemporary suites of outstanding facilities for Computer Science students.
Our modern computer laboratories are equipped with high-specification computers, high-resolution screens and the latest hardware and software.
A four-screen CAVE (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment) provides a super immersive 3D virtual environment, enabling users to immerse themselves in a virtual room and experience real life scenarios in 4K resolution.
There are also specialist laboratories for networking and games programming, in addition to a specialist research laboratory, open access laboratory, a Harvard style lecture theatre, and ‘The Hatchery’, a working space for new business ideas.
Learning resources include a programmable child-sized robot, wired and wireless networking hardware, graphics software, web development tools, software development environments, big data servers, giant 3D interactive teaching screens, and other specialist software required for studying forensics and internet security techniques.
The department has strong links with industry and the curriculum is kept current and highly relevant through input from our Employer Advisory Panel.
A dedicated Enterprise Projects Team and Web Factory social enterprise initiative recruit students to paid work on a range of commercial projects. This provides you with the opportunity to gain experience in a commercial environment. You will also be actively supported in developing solutions for local businesses through your coursework.
Competitions including ‘University Technology Challenge’ and ‘Hackathon’, organised in collaboration with companies such as Barclays, the BBC and Talk Talk, allow you to show invention and initiative through, for example, inventing new apps and presenting a business case in a highly competitive environment.
An annual employability conference and specialist careers fair prepare you for employment. You can also engage with research through the ‘INSPIRE’ initiative, with some of our students having papers published at international conferences.
Modules
Expand AllYear 1
CIS1107 Foundations of Computer Science (20 credits)
CIS1108 Digital World: Information Systems and Design (20 credits)
CIS1109 Digital World: Computer Architecture and Networks (20 credits)
CIS1110 Web Design and Development (20 credits)
CIS1111 Programming: Concepts to Construction 1 (20 credits)
CIS1112 Programming: Concepts to Construction 2 (20 credits)
Language modules in French, Spanish or Mandarin, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, are available to study as an integral part of this degree. A single Language module can be studied instead of CIS1107 Foundations of Computer Science.
Year 2
CIS2143 Databases (20 credits)
CIS2147 Programming Languages: Theory to Practice (20 credits)
CIS2149 Object-Oriented Programming (20 credits)
CIS2157 Programming Languages: Inspiring Creativity (20 credits)
CIS2162 Employability (20 credits)
You will select one of the following modules:
CIS2155 Mobile Apps (20 credits)
CIS2158 Software Engineering (20 credits)
Year 3
CIS3140 Research and Development Project (40 credits)
CIS3145 Distributed Systems (20 credits)
CIS3156 Intelligent Systems (20 credits)
CIS3161 Research and Development Methods (20 credits)
You will select one of the following modules:
CIS3149 Interface Programming (20 credits)
CIS3155 Advanced Databases (20 credits)
CIS3157 Complex Systems (20 credits)
Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Entry Criteria
Entry Requirements
128 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff, for which no specific subjects are required, plus evidence of numeracy.
Example Offers
Some typical examples of how you can achieve 128 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.
- A Levels – ABB;
- BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) – Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM);
- Access to Higher Education Diploma – 45 credits at Level 3, for example 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as the Welsh Baccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.
EU students can get country-specific information about the University’s entry requirements and equivalent national qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.
International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria for overseas applicants.
Are there any alternative ways to meet the entry requirements?
If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack the necessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack: Preparation for Higher Education course could be for you. This free, seven-week programme provides a great opportunity to enhance your study skills and subject knowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to study a particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCAS Tariff points in the entry criteria.
Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you will be well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge Hill University degree, although additional entry requirements may apply and the availability of specific programmes cannot be guaranteed. For more information, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Edge Hill University recognises learning gained elsewhere, whether through academic credit and qualifications acquired from other relevant courses of study or through recognition of an individual’s professional and employment experience (also referred to as ‘experiential learning’).
Previous learning that is recognised in this way may be used towards meeting the entry requirements for a programme and/or for exemption from part of a programme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for recognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consult the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and contact the faculty in which you are interested in studying.
Career Prospects
What are my career prospects?
You will encounter modules that specifically develop technical programming skills but with relevant application to future employability which is maintained by closely aligning the objectives of the programme to the SFIAplus skills standard. This degree will also give valuable support should you wish to train to teach.
The programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Successfully completing an accredited honours degree, such as this programme, is the first step to full BCS membership and to being awarded chartered status.
How can I enhance my employability?
It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how you will spend your time while studying and make the most of your university experience.
Optional, additional activities may be available on this degree which could help to prepare you for a stimulating and rewarding career. These include:
- Sandwich Year – you may have the opportunity to apply to complete a sandwich year placement as part of your programme (usually the third year of a four year degree) and gain highly relevant work experience;
- Study Abroad – you may have the opportunity to apply to spend an additional year (usually the third year of a four year degree) studying or working abroad;
- Language Learning – you may be able to select language modules in French, Spanish or Mandarin, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, as an integral part of your degree (for which you will gain academic credits). Alternatively, it may be possible to select the language modules as additional study.
Please note, the availability of these additional activities cannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending on availability and the number of students wanting to participate, there may be a competitive application process for sandwich year placements or study abroad opportunities or you may be required to secure a relevant placement yourself.
Finance
Tuition Fees
If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will be joining this undergraduate degree in academic year 2017/18, we expect tuition fees to increase to £9,250 per annum but this is currently subject to Government approval. Tuition fees for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.
Financial Support
Subject to eligibility, UK and EU students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.
For comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK and EU students joining this programme in academic year 2017/18, together with details of how to apply for funding, please view our Money Matters 2017/18 guide at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2017.
Financial support information for international students can be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.
Scholarships
Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with a competitive application process for prospective full-time undergraduate students. These scholarships aren’t linked to academic success and celebrate determination, talent and achievement beyond your coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.
Additional scholarships, which you may qualify to receive, reward outstanding grades and are available to eligible UK and EU students.
To find out more about scholarships, to assess your eligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarship winners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.
Apply
How to Apply
Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.
Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out more about the application process.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
Visit Us
If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into student life is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day. You can view dates and book your place at www.edgehill.ac.uk/bookanopenday.
Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, you can find out more about all of our events for prospective undergraduate students, including monthly campus tours, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradevents.
Request a Prospectus
If you would like to explore our full range of degrees before you apply, you can order an undergraduate prospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about this programme or what it’s like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:
- Course Enquiries
- Tel: 01695 657000
- Email: study@edgehill.ac.uk
International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk with any queries about overseas study.
