Overview
There’s a huge demand for the knowledge and skills this two-year course teaches. Get ready for a rewarding career in the areas of computing that interest you the most.
You’ll develop the theoretical, technical and practical understanding you need to catch the eye of employers. There’ll be lectures and seminars combined with work-based learning and plenty of course options to personalise your studies.
Year one provides a detailed introduction to computer systems, design and programming and you’ll apply what you learn on your first work placement. Year two covers specialisms such as databases, software engineering and networks – and there’s a further work placement.
Whatever branch of technology you want to enter, from mobile apps to international business systems, supercomputer research to the web, this course is a solid step in the right direction – to a good job or towards higher qualifications and research.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be a confident computer scientist and engineer with a sound understanding of the main principles, valuable work experience and the ability to create applications and solutions using different technologies.
Additionally you’ll be ready for the professional workplace, with a sound knowledge of the relevant methods and practices, strong planning, administration and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with fellow team members.
Complete this course and you can transfer to year three of either our BSc (Hons) Computer Science course, taught in Cambridge or Kings Lynn, or BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems, taught in Peterborough.
Careers
Our graduates have gone on the successful careers in many areas of computing, including applications development, programming, database development, web infrastructure and applications, business systems, project management, networking and user support.
They’re also working in many different industries, including defence, health, business and telecommunications.
Links with industry and professional recognition
Work experience is an important aspect of this course and we work closely with local employers, both to create placement opportunities and continually develop the course’s content.
Modules & Assessment
Year one, core modules
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Computer Systems
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Fundamentals of Design
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Introduction to Programming
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Understanding the Work Sector
- Work-Based Learning 1
Year two, core modules
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Network Routing
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Database Design and Implementation
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress using exams and essay assignments, as well as your presentations, case studies and performance in group work, on placement and in lab-based tasks.
Where you’ll study
Your faculty
The Faculty of Science & Engineering is one of the largest of the four faculties at Anglia Ruskin University. Whether you choose to study with us full-time or part-time, on campus or at a distance, there’s an option whatever your level – from a foundation degree, BSc, MSc, PhD or professional doctorate.
Whichever course you pick, you’ll gain the theory and practical skills needed to progress with confidence. Join us and you could find yourself learning in the very latest laboratories or on field trips or work placements with well-known and respected companies. You may even have the opportunity to study abroad.
Everything we do in the faculty has a singular purpose: to provide a world-class environment to create, share and advance knowledge in science, technology and engineering fields. This is key to all of our futures.
