Why study this course?

The course will focus on blending theory with the solving of practical problems, promoting innovation and creativity, and ensuring intellectual challenge, all with consideration of legal, social, ethical, and professional issues. The research landscape within computing in recent years has seen topics such as security and the role of artificial intelligence in society come to the forefront, both of which feature as modules on this programme. Graduates who take this course will develop vital skills and be well-positioned to leverage the sustained demand for talent in the UK tech sector and internationally.

This programme is also accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS)—The Chartered Institute for IT.

Teaching methods

• You will be taught using a wide variety of teaching methods across the modules, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and computer labs, totalling between 12 and 15 hours per week.
• In addition to your time in class, you will also be expected to engage in approximately 25-35 hours of self-study time per week.
• You’ll be taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry and research experience to demonstrate how to apply best practices in software engineering to the development of a wide range of information systems in organisations.
• You will have access to Blackboard, our online learning environment, where you can access module resources and reading lists that will assist your preparation for classes and self-study.