About Computing and Information Systems, BSc - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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

• Academic & Employability Skills (10 credits)
• Computational Thinking (10 credits)
• Computer Architecture (10 credits)
• Data Visualisation (10 credits)
• Information Engineering (20 credits)
• Interaction Design (10 credits)
• Introduction to Scripting (10 credits)
• Introduction to Web Development (20 credits)
• Software Development (20 credits)

Year 2 modules - MComp/BSc/HND

• Application Design & Development (20 credits)
• Database Management Systems (20 credits)
• Interactive Application Development (20 credits)
• Web Development (20 credits)
• Project Management (10 credits)
• Research Methods (10 credits)
• Optional Modules (20 credits)

Year 3 modules - MComp/BSc

• Major Project (40 credits)
• Big Data (20 credits)
• Distributed Enterprise Applications (20 credits)
• Geographical Information Systems (20 credits)
• Optional Module (20 credits)

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:

• Distributed Web Apps (20 credits)
• Leadership and Management (20 credits)
• Marketing and Web Analytics (20 credits)
• Group Project (60 credits)

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)

• Dr Kemi Ademoye
• Tim Bashford
• Andrew Baker
• Dr Carlene Campbell
• Gareth Jones
• Michael Dacey
• Gordon Dickers
• Associate Prof Stephen James Hole
• Beverley Holland
• Dr Glenn L. Jenkins
• Sue Maw
• Dr Kapilan Radhakrishnan
• Dr Nicola J. Whitehead
• James Williams

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:

• Paris Bonfield
• Thomas John
• Lee Joseph MBCS
• Nicky Thomas

Related Courses

• Web Development
• Business Information Technology (BIT)
• BSc Software Engineering

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.

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Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Wales Trinity Saint David to find course entry requirements.

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