BSc (Hons) Computing

The B.Sc (Hons) Computing programme aims to provide a broad education in computing and business information systems. It is the central course in the computing group of degrees, incorporating options from both B. Sc (Hons) Computing & Website Development and B. Sc (Hons) Computer Networks & Security and is, therefore, the most flexible choice of all the computing degrees available to study at Bolton.

This course offers broad coverage of computing subjects, with a core of key computing skills and options in a wide range of computing areas. Students are involved in systems analysis activities, technical and human aspects of design and software development. The course has run successfully here for many years, with continuous developments to modules to ensure current and future trends are examined.

Graduates from the B. Sc (Hons) Computing have the widest range of career opportunities. The main themes explored and developed across all three years of the course are systems analysis, database design, programming, website development, communications skills, group work and project work.

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Course Content

• CPU4000 Core Skills
• CPU4001 Website Production
• CPU4002 Information Systems and Databases
• CPU4003 Introduction to Programming
• CPU4004 Computer Platforms
• CPU4006 Computer Networks
• CPU5000 Level 2 Project
• CPU5001 Web Programming
• CPU5004 Mobile Applications Design
• CPU5002 Database Theory & Practice
• CPU5006 Systems Analysis & Design
• CPU5007 Object-Oriented Methods
• CPU5008 Data Structures & Algorithms
• CPU6000 Professional Issues in Computing
• CPU6001 Major Project
• CPU6003 Web and Systems Based Programming
• CPU6007 Advanced Database Systems
• CPU6008 Software Engineering

Entry Requirements

96 UCAS points from at least two A2-levels (or equivalent) in any subject.

You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and mathematics.

If English is not your first language you will also normally need IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent). If you do not have the required English level, you can study English with us from IELTS 4.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course please consider our HND Computing.

Mature students with a technical computing background may be accepted onto the course after attending an interview.

Fees

All Fees are subject to revision and would be revised on a yearly basis.
All Fees are subject to 5%VAT as per the Federal Tax Authority.

*Application & Registration Fees are non-refundable
** Exam Fees are in UK Pounds and to be transferred to University of Bolton UK account