Computing - Undergraduate Study 2020/21

Undergraduate study

Computing 2020/21

Let’s start with ‘Why Computing at Huddersfield?’

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Placements

We encourage all our students to undertake a placement year in industry with support from our dedicated Placement Unit.

You’re probably looking at various universities, trying to weigh up what is good about this one? What’s better about that one? Where’s the best location? Who’s got the best facilities?

There’s lots to think about, so we’ve created this handy guide which gives you some quick answers to the question ‘why Computing at Huddersfield?’

Teaching Excellence

The University is number one in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications (HESA 2018).

From work placements, teaching excellence to employment. We know your time is precious, so let us help you decide.

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Future Employment

97.3% of our undergraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating. This places us in the top 20 UK Higher Education providers.*

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What’s inside Our courses 04 Computer Science BSc(Hons) / MSci 05 Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons) 06 Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons) 07 Computing in Business BA(Hons) 08 Computing BSc(Hons) / MComp 09 Computer Systems Engineering BEng(Hons) 10 Information Technology BSc(Hons) 11 Software Engineering BSc(Hons) / MEng 12 Applied Computing (Top-Up) BSc(Hons) 13 Information Technology (Top-up) BSc(Hons) 15 Apply to us

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Computer Science ­BSc(Hons)

Computer Science

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

BSc(Hons) / MSci

Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

Your course Computers enhance our quality of life and aim to meet the challenges that ongoing advances in technology create. This course explores a range of topics, such as, programming, software engineering, mathematics and mobile computers. 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 software. You might get involved in developing software solutions using the latest artificial intelligence techniques. Or perhaps you’ll look at how to use computer 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.

Computer Science ­MSci

Course length: 4yrs full time 5yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: AAB/DDD/136. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

Example modules • Software Design and Development • Hardware and Networks • Algorithms Processes and Data • Distributed and Client Server Systems

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *

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Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons) Your course

Computer Science with Cyber Security ­BSc(Hons) Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

The monetary value of data has led to an increase in cyber-crime, meaning computer professionals with cyber security knowledge and expertise are in high-demand. This course aims to prepare you for an exciting and impactful career across a variety of industries.

Many aspects of cyber security rely on the fundamental principles of computer science, designing secure software systems, implementing cryptographic techniques for secure data transfer, and auditing systems for vulnerabilities. You will be taught both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science and cyber security to provide you with the knowledge to help develop the next generation of security products.

In Year 1 you will follow the core computer science programme to give you a broad understanding. Then from Year 2 onwards you will take specialist cyber security modules, cover topics such as Cryptography, Biometrics and Access Control, and Vulnerability Assessments.

Example modules • Software Design and Development • Cyber Security • Security of Internet-Enabled Technologies • Artificial Intelligence

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *

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Computer Science with Games Programming ­BSc(Hons)

Computer Science with Games Programming

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

BSc(Hons)

Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

Your course Our course will cover general computer science and software engineering, covering knowledge and techniques that apply in industry, whilst exploring the latest issues in computer games. We 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, real-time graphics, computational mathematics and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. And to help develop your abilities and your team working, we’ll get you operating with other students to complete computer games projects.

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.

Example modules • Game Engine Architecture • Algorithms Processes and Data • Artificial Intelligence • Advanced Computer Games Development

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as network engineer, senior AI programmer, associate producer and DevOps engineer in organisations including Spotify, Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and IBM.* *

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Computing in Business

Computing in Business ­BA(Hons)

BA(Hons)

Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Your course Businesses are looking for graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of computing but also know about business. This course aims to help you develop your understanding of both disciplines and how they are interlinked.

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.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

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.

Example modules • Introduction to Web Programming • Management within an IT Environment • User Experience Design • Strategic Management

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *

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Computing ­BSc(Hons)

Computing

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

BSc(Hons) / MComp

Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

Your course

Computing ­MComp

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

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.

Our course has an emphasis on the practical side of computing. You’ll have the chance to gain real-world experience while you’re here with the opportunity to spend your third year working on placement in industry.

In the first year you’ll be studying alongside students doing our Computing Science and Software Engineering courses. If you find in your first year one particular area interests you more than others, and you achieve the right marks, you have the chance to transfer between courses. By keeping things flexible, we make sure you have the chance to follow your interests.

Example modules Course length: 4yrs full time 5yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: AAB/DDD/136. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

• Computer Science and Mathematics • Relational Databases and Web Integration • Distributed and Client Server Systems • Algorithms Processes and Data

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *

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

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Computer Systems Engineering

Computer Systems Engineering ­BEng(Hons)

BEng(Hons)

Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject */ DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112***

Your course Computer systems are all around us, from home entertainment packages and mobile phones through to car control systems and complex communication networks. We aim to give you the skills you need for a career in this thriving industry sector. From desktop and workstation computers through to high performance computer systems, you’ll have the opportunity to gain a sound knowledge in a wide range of computer systems.

If you’re hoping to be a computer systems engineer, potential employers will be looking for you to understand software programming techniques, computer systems architecture and electronics. This course focuses on these three core aspects to give you the chance to build your knowledge and skills.

The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. When you finish your studies, you could become registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), which will help when looking for your first role in the industry.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Example modules • Software Design and Development • Operating Systems and Web Integration • Digital System Integration • Project Quality and Production Management

Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as systems engineer, electronic design engineer, senior electronic engineer and senior metrology engineer in organisations including BAE Systems, Siemens, Dyson and Bentley Motors Ltd.* *

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Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. *

Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. **

UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above. ***

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

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Information Technology ­BSc(Hons)

Information Technology

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

BSc(Hons)

Entry requirements: BBB/ DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

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

This course aims to give you the knowledge and skills to help organisations identify their IT 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 IT, you’ll also study advanced skills in developing database-enabled applications.

Our 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.

Example modules • Introduction to Databases • Applied Data Science • Information Architecture • Systems Strategy

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *

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

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Software Engineering

Software Engineering ­BSc(Hons)

BSc(Hons) / MEng

Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Your course Software engineering is all about finding practical solutions to real problems. 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.

You’ll have the chance to explore contemporary methods and techniques in software development. We’ll also encourage you to develop the flexibility and adaptability needed for a long-term career.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

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

This course shares a common first year with our Computing and Computer Science courses. That means you have the flexibility to transfer if you find one area interests you more than others, if you achieve the right marks.

Example modules • Software Design and Development • Operating Systems and Language Translators • Large Scale Software Engineering • Artificial Intelligence

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *

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Software Engineering ­MEng Course length: 4yrs full-time 5yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: AAB/DDD/136 inc. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

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

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Applied Computing (Top-Up) ­BSc(Hons)

Applied Computing (Top-Up)

Course length: 1yr full time Entry requirements: HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent in Computing inc. substantial programming in an object oriented programming language

BSc(Hons) Your course If you 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.

If you’re looking to boost your chances of employment or promotion by developing your knowledge and skills in computing, this 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.

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 could look at topics like the development of database management systems or the range of technologies that can support the use of information technologies (IT) in organisations.

Example modules • Information Architecture • Modern Database Applications • Artificial Intelligence • Systems strategy

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *

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

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Information Technology (Top-up)

Information Technology (Top-up) ­BSc(Hons) Course length: 1yr full time Entry requirements: HND or FdSc in Computing/ DipHE in a related subject/ non-Honours degree in a related subject

BSc(Hons) Your course If you have studied Information 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.

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.

On the course we’ll give you the chance to work with software tools to develop information systems for people. It could help you develop your creativity and imagination as well as your technical competence.

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.

Example modules • Systems Strategy • Information Architecture • Modern Database Applications • Advanced Web Programming

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *

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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the Spring of 2019 for courses starting in September 2020 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website www.courses.hud.ac.uk and you should check our website for the latest information before you apply.

Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.

Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.

Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Major changes

Termination of course

We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.

In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University.

If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date.

We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules

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For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.

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.

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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 want to start your course in September 2020, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2019 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2020.

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 going on.

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