Skip to content

BSc Hons Computing Systems


Ulster University London & Birmingham

Summary

Price
Enquire to get more info on pricing
Finance options

Tuition fees for 2023/24

UK students: £9,250 per annum

This course is eligible for student...

Study method
Classroom
Duration
3 years · Full-time
Qualification
Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Undergraduate What's this?
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Location & dates

Location
Address
St James House
10 Rosebery Avenue
City Of London
London
EC1R4TF
United Kingdom

Overview

The overall aim of the course is to provide a broadly based education in computing systems that will produce graduates equipped to apply best practice in software engineering to the development of a wide range of information systems in organisations. This will enable graduates to embark on a professional career in computing with specific vocational skills relevant to local industry needs. The course will also help meet industry’s current shortage of high-quality graduates in computing, particularly those with software development skills.

Response to Covid-19: Our focus is on providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for our students. We have taken every measure, in line with Government guidance, to ensure continued access to learning. As part of our response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we plan to deliver this course combining face-to-face, on-campus learning, with online learning activities, continuing to follow Government guidance and social distancing measures as required. As restrictions ease, face-to-face opportunities will be increased as appropriate and it is safe for us to do so. Our plans are based on public health advice and robust risk assessments and will be regularly reviewed and updated in that context.

Qualification

Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Awarded by Ulster University

Resources

  • University of Ulster prospectus -

Description

The BSc Hons in Computing Systems course recognises that software development skills need to be complemented with people and process related skills. Consequently, people, process and professional practice are important topics within modules of the course and allow the development of a broad base of skills appropriate to a software engineer.

The research landscape within computing in recent years has seen topics come to the fore on security and the role of artificial intelligence in society both of which feature in the programme.

This programme is also available as BSc Computing Systems (with Diploma in Professional Practice), which includes the option for a year in industry as part of a 4-year programme.

Each module is assessed by coursework only, which may include class tests.

A variety of assessment methods are used across the programme, including reports, presentations, online tests, set exercises, and practical skill assessments.

Requirements

Entry requirements

Grades CCC at A Level, or international equivalent. Grade 4 (previously grade C) in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 4 in GCSE English Language, or international equivalents.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent

Career path

Upon graduation, you will be eligible to embark on a professional career in computing or to undertake further study at Masters or PhD level.

Career routes include:

  • Apps Developer
  • Artificial Intelligence Specialist
  • Full-Stack Web Developer
  • UX/UI Design Specialist
  • Software Engineer
  • Security Analyst
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Internet-Of-Things Specialist
  • Cloud Computing Specialist

Questions and answers

Reviews

Currently there are no reviews for this course. Be the first to leave a review.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.