Computing 2018/19 Undergraduate Guide

Undergraduate study 2018/19

Computing

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What’s inside

The awards we’ve won don’t just make us feel proud.

They give you an idea of what the University is like.

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Joseph’s student journey so far

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Hear how Dr Diane Kitchin is encouraging women into computing

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University of the Year The Times Higher Education named us as their University of the Year in November 2013.

They liked our “bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives.”

Queen’s Award We’ve always supported the international student community. So we were very pleased to win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade in 2013.

Queen’s Anniversary Prize The Queen’s Anniversary Prize is a big thing in UK Higher Education. We were delighted to earn one for our role in expanding global boundaries of new music.

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A Four Star University QS Stars have given us four stars. That means we are “highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff.”

Educate North Award The Educate North Awards celebrate the role of Higher Education in the North of England. We won New University of the Year at the awards in 2015.

Athena Swan We’re serious about gender equality. We want an equal number of men and women on our science and engineering courses, for instance.

Our commitment was recognised in 2015 with the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.

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Welcome to Computing Computing is a dynamic, ever-growing field and our courses at the University of Huddersfield reflect that dynamism. Our courses have been designed to equip you with all the practical and theoretical skills you’ll need to really make an impact in the industry, whatever your area of interest.

During your time with us you’ll have support from staff who have a wealth of professional experience both in industry and in research.

Our staff are undertaking research that’s relevant to the world around us, research that they can bring into their teaching. You’ll also have access to inspiring facilities in a creative and supportive environment.

Almost all of our courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), which is the Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is independent recognition that the course meets the high standards set by the IT industry and so you can be certain what we teach at Huddersfield is contemporary and relevant to industry. We offer invaluable real-world experiences via the optional placement year as well as endless opportunities for learning, development and creativity. Only your imagination sets the boundaries!

Dr Andrew Crampton Subject Area Leader

Find out more about our awards at hud.ac.uk/about/our-awards

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Computers have revolutionised the way we work, communicate and live.

They’ve completely transformed the world and are still changing it today.

Our courses give you the chance to be part of the next big leap forward.

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I want to work on software that helps as many people as possible.

I’d like to create a product that helps people with disabilities.

Joseph Duffy, Software Engineering BSc(Hons)

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Accreditation

£27,942

The majority of our courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).

Average computer science undergraduate starting salary (HESA 2015).

Experts say there’s going to be a shortfall of 900,000 properly skilled programmers and technology professionals across Europe by 2020.* So if you’re up for the challenge, we could help you make the most of the opportunities available.

Perhaps you want to hone your programming skills, and develop your own software. Or you may be looking to learn how to support software in the business environment. Our courses cover a broad spectrum of topics to help you gain the skills you’re looking for.

It’s all real-world stuff. In fact, our courses have been designed with help from the business world to make sure they’re what employers are looking for. They’re flexible too, so if in Year 1 you come across something new that inspires you, you may have the chance to switch between Computing courses and explore a new area.** Truly inspiring journeys happen when you go off the map. So whichever course you choose we’ll try to give you the chance to follow your interests.

If you’re doing a full-time, 3-4 year course you have the option to spend a year on placement.

Helping you to gain that all-important industry experience, broadening your horizons and your prospects. We offer Integrated Master’s (MComp, MEng and MSci) courses too, which let you study for an extra year to go even deeper and gain a postgraduate qualification.

Technology never stands still, so we make sure our kit is at the cutting edge. High end PCs with dual monitors, Windows and Linux workstations, Adobe Suite and Autodesk 3ds Max, they’re all here. Also, many of our staff have got years of experience in the industry, so you’ll be taught by people who know what businesses are looking for.

Some of our graduates have gone on to work for companies like Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Vodafone and Oracle.*** It’s exciting to think about where you might end up.

*Figures from the European Commission 2015. **To transfer to the Computing Science courses your mark must be 50% or above in the Computing Science and Mathematics module. To transfer to the Software Engineering courses your mark must be 50% or above in the Software Design and Development module. Transfer to any of the Integrated Master’s courses also depends on achieving an average mark of 60% in your first year. *** Source: LinkedIn

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Graduates employed from this course

Software Engineering BSc(Hons)

90%* Key information: UCAS code: G600 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DMM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Additional criteria: GCSE English grade C or above or equivalent GCSE Maths grade B or above or equivalent

Graduates employed from this subject area

Software engineering is all about finding practical solutions to real problems. Computer software is all around us, from commercial activities like online retailing, to educational and personal use, it plays a part in so many industries and activities.

Employers will want you to be able to produce software that is robust, reliable and attractive to use – all at a reasonable cost and to a certain timeframe. This course aims to give you an understanding of what’s possible, and where your skills could take you.

We’ll also encourage you to develop the flexibility and adaptability needed for a long-term career.

Key information: UCAS code: G601 Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years inc. placement year

On campus we have high-standard and contemporary computing facilities. In our laboratories you’ll find a range of machines running a variety of operating systems and software.

Entry requirements: AAB at A Level

In your third year you’ll have the opportunity to take a placement year, putting into practice the techniques you’ve learnt.

The Software Engineering BSc(Hons) course shares a common first year with a number of other courses: Computing BSc(Hons)/MComp, Computing Science BSc(Hons)/MSci and Software Engineering MEng. That means you have the flexibility to transfer from one course to another during your first year.**

DDD at BTEC 136 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications (must inc. two passes at A Level) Additional criteria: GCSE English grade C or above or equivalent GCSE Maths grade B or above or equivalent

As industries develop and change, the possibilities and requirements of software engineering change rapidly too. We aim to give you the knowledge and skills you need to operate and succeed in this dynamic environment. You’ll have the chance to explore the contemporary methods and techniques in software development. We’ll also encourage

you to develop the flexibility and adaptability you’ll need for a long-term career.

In your third year you’ll be able to take an optional placement year, where you can put into practice some of the techniques you’ve learnt. By gaining some real-world experience, you could make yourself more attractive to employers too. The final year of your MEng course gives you the chance to get involved in project work, and you’ll also study more advanced software development techniques and management topics.

The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the chartered institute for the IT industry.

“Studying at the University of Huddersfield was one of the best decisions I have made. The Lecturers and people around you are very co-operative and friendly and the state-of-the-art facilities allowed me to study well, and live well, while completing my course.”

Course accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS).

Facilities Access to industry standard facilities.

Placement 100% of our students have the opportunity to undertake a placement year in industry.

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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This course has been designed to provide you with a deeper, specialist knowledge of software engineering than the BSc(Hons) version of the course. You’ll study for an extra year with the aim of gaining an MEng qualification. Your extra year of study gives you more opportunities for project work and developing pieces of working software.

Mohammad Rahman graduated Software Engineering MEng in 2014 and is now an Associate Software Engineer at Rolls-Royce.

Accredited

** To transfer to the Computing Science courses your mark must be 50% or above in the Computing Science and Mathematics module. Transfer to any of the Integrated Master’s courses also depends on achieving an average mark of 60% in your first year.

MEng

84%*

You’ll have the chance to explore contemporary methods and techniques in software development.

* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).

Software Engineering

* Percentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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Graduates employed from this course

Computing Science BSc(Hons)

90%* Key information: UCAS code: G400 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DMM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Additional criteria: GCSE English grade C or above or equivalent GCSE Maths grade B or above or equivalent

Computing Science MSci

84%* From sending a text to using the cashpoint, every day we interact with computers in all sorts of different ways. Computing helps us have more fun, get creative and try out new ideas. It enhances our quality of life and aims to meet the challenges that ongoing advances in technology create. This course helps you build up knowledge and the skills that could be invaluable in the computing industry.

We’ll support you in exploring a range of topics, like programming, software engineering, mathematics and mobile computing. We’ll look at the theory and the practical side of things to help you develop your abilities.

Your tutors will encourage you to identify tough problems, and then work out how to solve them through

Accredited Course accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS).

software. You might get involved in developing software solutions using the latest artificial intelligence (AI). Or perhaps you’ll look at how to use computing applications in engineering or scientific experiments.

You’ll be taught through a combination of formal lectures, tutorial groups, practical laboratory work and seminars. The course is accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS) and gives you the chance to apply your skills in the real-world with an optional one-year placement. Previous students have taken placements at companies like IBM, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, HBOS and British Airways.

Key information: UCAS code: I104 Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB at A Level DDD at BTEC 136 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications (must inc. two passes at A Level) Additional criteria: GCSE English grade C or above or equivalent GCSE Maths grade B or above or equivalent

The thinking behind the Computing Science MSci course is to give you the chance to cover the subject in more depth. Our aim is that once you’ve completed the course, you should be able to go on to a career in research or in industry as a computing scientist or software manager.

software engineering, mathematics, algorithms and data structures, networking, mobile computing and distributed systems.

It’s all been designed to equip you with the theoretical and practical skills you need to meet the challenges of the rapidly expanding computer industry. Your tutors will encourage you to identify tough problems, and then work out how to solve them through software.

The course is fully accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS) and gives you the chance to apply your skills in the real-world with an optional one-year placement.

William Hodgson graduated Computing Science MEng in 2016 and is now a Software Developer at Fusion IT Management.

“Both the undergraduate and postgraduate elements of the course were tremendously valuable, with regards to both personal development and providing the knowledge for a career in software development. The software and facilities available for students were easily accessible, and many of the skills I learned through using them I employ daily in my role as a software developer.”

100% of our students have the opportunity to undertake a placement year in industry.

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

Computing enhances the quality of our lives and aims to meet the challenges of the modern world. This integrated Master’s course is based on our successful Computing Science BSc(Hons) course and includes an extra year that leads to a postgraduate level MSci qualification.

On the course you’ll be able to explore a range of topics, like programming,

Placement

* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).

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Graduates employed from this subject area

* Percentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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Graduates employed from this subject area

84%* Key information: UCAS code: I132 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DMM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Additional criteria: GCSE English grade C or above or equivalent GCSE Maths grade B or above or equivalent

Computing Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons)

Games development is a thriving industry in the UK. We want to help you gain the skills to become a great programmer so you can get a rewarding job in this exciting sector.

Your course will cover general computing and software engineering knowledge and techniques that apply across the computing industry, whilst exploring the latest issues in computer games. We’ll look at the technical aspects of games development, from computer games programming to games systems and development techniques.

We’ll also cover game engine architecture, computational mathematics and artificial intelligence (AI). And to help develop your abilities and your team working, we’ll get you operating with other students to complete a computer games project.

* Whilst this is a new course and therefore no graduate statistics for this specific course are available, 84% of graduates from courses in this subject area go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating. (Destinations of Leavers Survey 20145/15).

Computing BSc(Hons)

91.7%* During your third year you have the opportunity to take a year-long placement. Thanks to our links with a range of leading employers, you could end up working for a big name. Previous students have taken placements with Sega Europe Ltd, Rebellion Studios, Rockstar Leeds and Red Kite. Or you could have the chance to take a placement at the University’s Canalside Studios, working as part of a team researching and developing games for a range of platforms. Our Enterprise Placement Year *** scheme also affords you the chance to set up your own company (individually or in a group). You’ll have support from business advisors and a games industry mentor.

Jessie Thompson graduated Computer Games Programming BSc(Hons)** in 2012 and is now studying for a PhD. “My experiences at Huddersfield were invaluable, giving me the knowledge and confidence to pursue my dreams. The teaching, and my placement year, guided me to realise my love for AI and helped me achieve positions in both education and my latest job working alongside the games industry.”

** Course now offered is Computing Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons).

Placement

Award Winning

*** The Enterprise Placement Year is only open to students from within the UK or the EU.

100% of our students have the opportunity to undertake a placement year in industry.

Our games students won six prizes at the Game Republic Awards 2016, including three 1st place awards!

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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Graduates employed from this subject area

Key information: UCAS code: G407 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DMM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Additional criteria: GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent

The computing industry offers such a variety of interesting and rewarding jobs, and other industries are also keen to employ qualified and skilled computing graduates.

We aim to give you a good understanding of all aspects of computing, while also letting you specialise in the topics that interest you most. You have a range of option modules to choose from, so you can tailor your studies to gain skills and expertise in the areas you want a career in.

Modules cover everything from computer science to software engineering, and from information technology to web design. It’s all designed to help you develop the set of skills employers are looking for, with an emphasis on the practical side of computing.

* Percentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15). ** To transfer to the Computing Science courses your mark must be 50% or above in the Computing Science and Mathematics module. To transfer to the Software Engineering courses your mark must be 50% or above in the Software Design and Development module.

Transfer to any of the Integrated Master’s courses also depends on achieving an average mark of 60% in your first year.

Speaking of practical, we’ll give you every chance to gain real-world experience while you’re here. As well as working on projects in our inspiring computing facilities, you have the chance to spend your third year working on placement in industry.

In the first year you’ll be studying alongside students doing our Computing Science BSc(Hons)/MSci, Computing MComp and Software Engineering BSc(Hons)/MEng courses. So if you find in your first year that one particular area interests you more than others, you have the chance to transfer between courses.** By keeping things flexible, we make sure you have the chance to follow your interests.

Accredited Course accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS).

Facilities Access to industry standard facilities.

Placement 100% of our students have the opportunity to undertake a placement year in industry.

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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Graduates employed from this subject area

Computing

Graduates employed from this course

MComp

84%* Key information: UCAS code: I102 Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB at A Level DDD at BTEC 136 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications (must inc. two passes at A Level) Additional criteria: GCSE English grade C or above or equivalent GCSE Maths grade B or above or equivalent

* Percentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15). ** To transfer to the Computing Science courses your mark must be 50% or above in the Computing Science and Mathematics module. To transfer to the Software Engineering courses your mark must be 50% or above in the Software Design and Development module.

Transfer to any of the Integrated Master’s courses also depends on achieving an average mark of 60% in your first year.

BA(Hons)

80%* Businesses across the world are looking for computing graduates who know their stuff. We could help you show potential employers that you’re the person they need, with this integrated Master’s course.

The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).

The Computing MComp course builds on our Computing BSc(Hons) degree. You’ll spend an extra year studying to gain a Master’s level qualification, and an even deeper knowledge of your subject. The course features option modules, so you can select the topics that you want to focus on. Typical options include computing science, software development, information technology and multimedia.

We’ll also give you the chance to gain real-world experience while you’re here. You’ll be able to spend your third year working on a year-long placement in the industry.

In the first year of your course you’ll be studying alongside students doing our Computing Science BSc(Hons)/MSci, Computing BSc(Hons) and Software Engineering BSc(Hons)/MEng courses. They all share the same first year, but then move on to look at different areas. So if you find in your first year of studies that one particular area interests you more than others, you may be free to transfer between courses.**

Key information: UCAS code: G423 Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DMM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Additional criteria: GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent

Businesses are looking for graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of computing. They want people who know their way around information and communication technologies (ICT) – but they also want people who know about business. This course aims to help you develop your understanding of both disciplines and how they are interlinked, and to build up your skills for future employment.

To become a computing professional in a competitive and fast-paced environment, you need a range of skills and a good understanding of business, so we’ll look at both areas.

We’ll give you the chance to design and develop computer systems and websites – and we’ll get you thinking

about the issues that a business has to take into account when developing new information systems.

We’ll look at finance systems, how user-friendly a system should be, and the strategic business needs of an organisation. You’ll spend most of your time studying in the School of Computing and Engineering, but some of your modules will be provided by our Business School too.

During your studies you’ll also have the chance to spend a year working in industry. You could gain some great experience and pick up some useful contacts that could help you take the first steps in your career.

Accredited

Accredited

Course accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS).

Course accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS).

Facilities

Facilities

Access to industry standard facilities.

Access to industry standard facilities.

Placement 100% of our students have the opportunity to undertake a placement year in industry.

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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Computing in Business

* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).

Variety Course blends both business and ICT modules.

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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Graduates employed from this course

Information and Communication Technology

Graduates employed from this subject area

BSc(Hons)

90%* Key information: UCAS code: G5GK Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DMM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Additional criteria: GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent

Information and Communication Technology (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

84%* Information and communication technology (ICT) professionals help businesses and organisations use any information they store digitally.

Gain a qualification in ICT and you could work with computer-based technology, integrating communications with computer networks to benefit organisations in the public or private sector.

We aim to give you the knowledge and skills to help organisations identify their ICT needs and then design, produce and operate computer-based information systems. During your studies we’ll give you the opportunity to gain a thorough grounding in the principles of ICT, including best practice in developing web technologies. You’ll also study

advanced skills in developing database-enabled applications.

The focus is on giving you the skills to perform strongly in a graduate level information systems position, and prepare you for a career in this dynamic area of computing. We want to give you lots of opportunities to put what you’ve learnt into practice, and we work closely with industry. You could also spend a year on placement, which could really help you develop your experience and your contacts.

Key information: UCAS code: GG4N Duration: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: DipHE/Foundation Degree/ HND at Merit or equivalent in a related subject

If you have studied Information and Communication Technology for at least two years at university or higher education level, this course helps you build on your knowledge and skills to gain a degree.

creativity and imagination as well as your technical competence.

We also want to encourage you to be an independent learner and develop the transferable skills that employers are looking for.

This one-year top-up course aims to give you the knowledge and skills you need to help organisations specify, design, implement, operate and exploit information systems.

The aim is to support you in gaining the talents and abilities you need to follow a career in computer-based information systems. To help you on your way, we maintain strong links with local employers, and you can also call on the services of our University careers office.

On your course we’ll give you the chance to work with sophisticated software tools to develop information systems for people.

It could help you develop your

The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the chartered institute for the IT industry. BCS accreditation is awarded to courses that provide a solid foundation in computing.

Tim Keiff, Head of Experience Design, Perform Group.

“Perform group are in our second year of working with the University, having offered our first placement student a full-time graduate role that they accepted! We offer year-long industry placements and subsequent full-time roles for designers and UX architects as part of our commitment to finding the best talent to help drive forward our digital sports products.”

* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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* Whilst this is a top-up course and therefore no graduate statistics for this specific course are available, 84% of graduates from courses in this subject area go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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Graduates employed from this subject area

Applied Computing (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

We believe in the importance of professional skills and accredited qualifications that can help you succeed in your career.

To support you we pay for you to have BCS student membership.

84%* Key information: UCAS code: G409 Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Entry requirements: DipHE/Foundation Degree/ HND at Merit or equivalent in a related subject Additional criteria: Your previous qualification must include substantial programming in an object oriented programming language, such as Java or C++

If you already have quite a lot of knowledge of computing, and want to build on your studies so far this course could be for you. We’ll expect you to have completed at least two years of university or higher education study in a related subject.

We know everyone will have reached a different stage of their studies and proficiency, so we give you the chance to tailor your learning, with an option module system. You can also choose modules that best suit your career choices for the future.

If you’re looking to boost your chances of employment or promotion by developing your knowledge and skills in computing, we’re here to help. The course gives you the opportunity to work on your problem-solving techniques and build up some transferable skills you can take into the world of work.

You could look at topics like the development of database management systems or the range of technologies that can support the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in organisations. Our aim is to build on your existing knowledge to equip you with the skills you need to become a software developer, database administrator, web master or project manager.

100% The UK’s only University where all permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.*

* Whilst this is a top-up course and therefore no graduate statistics for this specific course are available, 84% of graduates from courses in this subject area go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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Facilities You’ll have access to professional standard software and equipment that is regularly updated.

*Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival inHuddersfield, once they have started teaching.

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My student journey so far

Joseph Duffy Software Engineering BSc(Hons)

“I’m from a village near Hull. It’s very rural, everyone knows one another and my grandparents owned the local pub. I wanted to experience living somewhere else and I came to two Open Days here and loved the feel of the place.

“As a child I wanted to be an inventor. I wrote all my inventions in a book, I can’t decipher it now but I do remember making some inventions out of paper clips and string!

“I created my first computer programmes and websites when I was 12. Initially I didn’t want to turn my hobby into a career, but I created an extension for Safari when I was 14 and Apple promoted it on their website. At least 60,000 people downloaded it and I received emails saying thank you. The knowledge that software can help improve people’s lives made me realise this was what I wanted to do.

“At the end of my placement I applied for a scholarship to attend the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. On my application I talked about my placement and how I’m interested in developing software that helps disabled people.

I won a free ticket to the event in San Francisco and went to a dedicated student event where I was able to network with developers.

“My ambition after graduation is to work at Apple. It’s tough competition but that’s my dream.”

Eventually, I’d like to work for myself and create a product that helps people with disabilities.

To hear Joseph talk about his student journey visit hud.ac/profiles

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Meet our staff

Encouraging women into computing

Dr Diane Kitchin Senior Lecturer, Department of Informatics “Growing up I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be. At one point I liked the idea of being a TV researcher, looking up facts for programmes – and part of my job now involves research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Planning. I have had research papers appear in some of the top journals and been to conferences around the world to present about my work in AI Planning.

It’s wonderful to see a student’s sense of achievement, I feed on seeing the penny drop and their understanding developing.

“Computing appealed to me as there are definite answers and I wanted something that would get me a well-paid job and an interesting career. I feel many women miss out on a career in computing and I’m really keen to combat this, especially through initiatives like Athena Swan.

I’m a member of the School Athena Swan Committee and the University currently holds the Bronze Award.

“After my Master’s I had the opportunity to undertake a funded PhD. I taught part-time during my studies and got a job as a Research Assistant when I had completed, and after a year I got my lecturing job.

“In my current role I teach across Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. I’m also the Admissions Tutor and Course Leader for our Computing BSc(Hons) course. So I’m sure we’ll get to meet if you come to an Open Day! “I love my job, it’s wonderful to see a student’s sense of achievement, I feed on seeing the penny drop and their understanding developing.”

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We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.

Apply to us UCAS If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via UCAS at ucas.com If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s 1 going on.

When to apply If you want to start your course in September 2018, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2017 onwards. Make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2018.

Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form. The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60.

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Tel. +44 (0)1484 473116 Email. compeng@hud.ac.uk @HudCompEng HuddersfieldUniversityComputing andEngineering

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