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BSc(Hons) Computer Science

BSc(Hons) Computer Science

If you want to work in computing but can't decide where or want to take advantage of the changing environment in computing this is the award for you. You will obtain the technical knowledge, skills and background to design, organise and support computer systems. Changing in partnership with the computing industry this award distinguishes itself from our other computing degrees by a greater emphasis on computer systems and the nature of computation. It stresses the hardware and operating systems of computers, how they are designed, built and supported giving graduates the skills to progress into software development or systems engineering.

BSc(Hons) Computing Science

Initially run in 1965 as one of the first computing degrees to be offered in the UK and, while the content has changed and developed considerably since then (like the industry), still very popular. Gives a broad view of computer systems, software engineering and information systems and thus the building blocks of computing. The course gives flexibility as you can choose the majority of subject modules studied allowing you to tailor a route through giving the specialisms that you want. This award gives the skills to be a professional software and application developer in company IT departments, software houses and with computer manufacturers.

This award is also available as a Fast Track degree with start to completion taking one year less. There is an HND Computing Science study route with an associated Computing Science Top-up to honours degree award.

BSc(Hons) Software Engineering

Software engineers create software solutions which are quality controlled and cost-effective. You study a variety of software development tools, programming concepts and practices (often called programming paradigms) and modelling techniques. All phases of software development are covered with an emphasis on formality, methodological rigour, effective management and good communication. Graduates have the techniques and knowledge to be application programmers in a large number of industries.

Software engineering can also be studied as an HND with a follow-on Top-up.

BSc (Hons) Computer Systems

Provides depth at a specific technical through the study of different types of computer systems and examining hardware and software interfaces. A number of advanced areas are covered including safety critical systems, multiprocessors, multi-tasking operating systems, real-time processing, sensing and control systems. Typical graduate employment involves problems solving and system development in a technically demanding environment - roles such as computer system designers, system managers and technical systems analysis.

Computing Science (Fast Track) BEng/MEng (Hons) (Stoke)

This award is effectively Computing Science as a two year degree followed by a placement then a final master's year. There is a higher entrance requirement than for the three year degree (four years including placement) and students are required to study over the summer period of the first two years.

Bioinformatics Bioinformatics is not recruiting for academic year 2010-11

The growth in the area of Bioinformatics was fuelled initially by the Human Genome Project
and the resulting data analysis requirements. This course focuses on computational and statistical
techniques used for quantitative analysis of biological data. The course will provide students
with a knowledge of the key areas encompassed within bioinformatics and the associated
mathematical and IT skills required to work effectively in this area.

Geoinformatics Geoinformatics is not recruiting for academic year 2010-11

Geoinformatics encompasses the creation, management and analysis of spatial data. It includes the study of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS). Governments, councils, commercial companies and many other organisations use it as part of their planning, marketing and decision-making processes.

For example, geoinformatic data is used in retail to decide where new supermarkets are required, what products will be popular with the local community and how the development will impact the environment.