Welcome to your Computer Science course

We have learned a lot in the past years and recognised that the best student learning experience is when we are all together and working towards our individual and collective goals. Therefore, for 2023/24, we are planning for a more enriched and enhanced learning experience where all students will have a minimum of 4 days per week on campus for their teaching sessions, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

During first year of undergraduate, students will study 4 modules as below:

• Digital Technologies: This module delves into the specific areas of technology within computer science, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate and leverage various digital tools and systems. By exploring core elements of the field, you gain insights that are essential for making informed decisions when purchasing, designing, and developing computer systems. Additionally, the module emphasises the application of mathematical skills, enabling you to apply them effectively in computer science contexts. By providing a deep understanding of digital technologies, this module directly contributes to the advancement of computer science careers and the mastery of software development practices.
• Networking Concepts and Cyber Security: This module equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to create and comprehend enterprise-grade networks within the computer science and cybersecurity fields. By covering crucial network fundamentals and routing/switching principles from the Cisco CCNA 1 professional certification, you gain a solid foundation in network design and implementation. Furthermore, the module addresses the pressing issue of cybersecurity, a critical aspect in computer science. Understanding and implementing effective cybersecurity measures are paramount in safeguarding software development processes and securing cloud computing environments. By mastering networking concepts and cyber security, you develop a comprehensive skill set that directly enhances your abilities in computer science, enabling you to design resilient networks and protect against potential threats in software development and cloud computing scenarios.
• Software Development and Application Modelling: This module lays the programming foundation for students pursuing computer science, cybersecurity, software engineering, and cloud computing careers. It starts with Python, teaching procedural programming and fundamental concepts. Students develop problem-solving skills and learn to design algorithms. In the second semester, they transition to C# and explore object-oriented programming principles. By learning two languages, students gain versatility and adaptability. Although not explicitly mentioned, this module sets the stage for understanding cloud computing and its integration with programming. Overall, it provides a strong base for specialisation in computer science, cybersecurity, software engineering, and cloud computing.
• Web Development and Operating Systems: This module offers valuable knowledge in web standards and equips you with the skills to build purpose-driven web applications. You will gain insights into the role of web standards bodies, establishing a strong foundation in client-side programming principles such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This enables you to confidently design, implement, and test event-driven web applications. Additionally, the module covers different components of the Linux Operating System, providing essential understanding for computer science and software developers. By mastering web development and operating systems, you acquire a comprehensive skill set crucial for success as a full-stack developer and enhance your ability to create robust, efficient, and scalable software solutions.

A suitable laptop preferably Windows OS, ideally Intel i7 or equivalent with a minimum of 16GB RAM memory is needed. Alternatively, a MAC or Linux based machine, warning: the new MACs (M1 based) are not recommended at present due to virtualisation issues.

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Before starting your journey with us, students are advised to take a look at the following module descriptors to know the nature of the modules:

• Digital Technologies
• Networking Concepts and Cyber Security
• Software Development and Application Modelling
• Web Development and Operating Systems

Please feel free to watch other introductory videos, Ted Talks and YouTube are a good starting place. Please do not worry if you do not understand everything, that is what we are going to help you with. We suggest:

• Digital Technologies
• Networking Concepts and Cyber Security
• Software Development and Application Modelling: Python Programming, C# Programming
• Web Development and Operating Systems: Linux Programming ,Web Development

Our library services offer some excellent guides to help you with your studies and workshops sessions can be booked for individual support.

Library Academic Skills guides

Have a look at our student union’s website and see if there are any clubs and/or societies that will interest you for welcome week. 

Clubs and societies are a great way to meet new people and make lasting friendships.

For 2023/24 we will be encouraging the London student cohorts to establish some more societies and we will be speaking to you about this during Welcome Week.

We are really excited to invite you to join in on a fun activity during Welcome Week. We want you to get to know other students from different courses as well as your cohort and academic staffs. Please make sure you attend all Welcome Week activities as this is very important for your orientation to the course before you embark on this academic journey with us.

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Mobile Forensic, Cyber Security and Networking (all embedded in your modules and no need for any extra training)

XRY Fundamental and intermediate (MSAB)

Cisco NetAcad pathways and certificates (CCNA, Network Security, CCNP, CyberOps)

EC-Council (CEH, CHFI)