BSc Computer Science with Study Abroad - 2011

Educational Aims Of Programme

• A solid foundation for a career or further study in computing/IT.
• Thorough coverage of the core areas of computer science.
• A solid grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of contemporary developments in computer science.
• A solid grounding in practical software development skills.
• A curiosity-driven programme offering a choice of options in the second year and an extensive choice of advanced and specialist options in the third year.
• Flexibility to change programmes after the first year, to the BEng/MEng in Computer Science / Software Engineering or the BSc in Computer Science / Software Engineering with Business Studies.

Programme Outcomes and Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies

Knowledge and Understanding

• The essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to Computing and computer applications as appropriate to the topics covered in the programme.
• Appropriate theory, practices and tools for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of computer-based systems.

Skills & Other Attributes

• The ability to apply the knowledge and understanding noted above to the analysis of a given information handling problem.
• The ability to specify, design and construct computer-based systems, using appropriate tools, and to document all stages of this process.
• The ability to evaluate computer-based systems in relation to a given information handling problem.
• A professional software engineering ethos, and a responsible, ethical and open-minded attitude to their work.

Transferable Skills

• The ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• The ability to use and apply general IT facilities, including those required for effective information-retrieval.
• Numeracy, in both understanding and presenting cases involving quantitative or similar formal, symbolic dimensions.
• Management of learning and development, including time management, organizational skills, and the ability to pursue independently further professional development.