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Description
The North East ranks as no.2 region in the UK for number of software companies, second only to London. Regional employers include Sage, the FTSE 100s only digital company. As a result there are excellent opportunities for well-trained graduates.
Teaching at Sunderland is fully up-to-date with the latest trends in technology and the needs of high-tech employers. The course is further enriched by our research into areas such as human-computer interaction, intelligent systems and internet technologies. Research by Sunderland in computer science has been classed as world-leading by the Research Assessment Exercise.
You will have full access to the Universitys outstanding IT facilities, which include specialist networking laboratories. We provide professional-level developer software and advanced hardware through accreditations with Microsoft, Cisco and other major companies.
We encourage our students to undertake a year-long placement between the second and final years, although it is not compulsory. Its a great opportunity to get paid to put your learning into practice and to extend your experience.
Graduates of our course will automatically gain exemption from some of the requirements of the British Computer Society BCS, the UKs Chartered Institute for IT. Becoming chartered through the BCS is a further way to demonstrate your professionalism and value to potential employers.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline 15th January/October Tuition fee- GBP 7800 Year (EEA)
- GBP 9500 Year (International)
- English
Course Content
Year 1 (national level 4)- Fundamentals of Computing (100 Credits)
- Software Development and Theory Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Formal Methods.
- Programming Microsoft C# .NET and Java programming for Robots.
- Web and Multimedia Applications Markup Languages (HTML 5, CSS 3), Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, and Actionscript, Adobe Photoshop, Javascript, Web APIs (such as Google Maps and Yahoo APIs).
- Database Systems Database Design, Relational Databases and SQL, Database Integrity and Security, PHP and MySQL.
- Computer Systems and Networking Operating Systems, Networks and Computer Architectures.
- Specialist Mini Project you can showcase your talents through a project in your chosen area of computing. Past projects have included a Facebook app, a hack challenge and the creation of a retro arcade game.
- Systems Administration (20 Credits)
This module explores how to manage large installations in Windows and UNIX. It provides an insight into the role of system administrator, which is one of many possible roles for computing graduates after the end of their studies.
Year 2 (national level 5)- Multimedia Development (40 Credits)
- Software Development (40 Credits)
This module provides additional skills in Microsoft C# .NET programming and software design through further .NET technologies, UML modelling, unit testing, multi-threading and web-based solutions.
- Software Engineering Enterprise and Innovation Project (40 Credits)
Choose to develop a software project for a client or yourself. You will gain valuable experience of working within a team-based software development environment.
Final Year (national level 6)- Computing Major Project (40 Credits)
- User Experience Design (20 Credits)
- Applied Multimedia (20 Credits)
You will develop media and interaction rich applications on alternative platforms including mobile phones such as Android and Blackberry, digital TV and tablet devices. You will also carry out research into both the hardware and software aspects of such devices, including ones that are not yet released to the public.
Optional modules (choose 40 Credits):
- Games Console Programming (40 Credits)
You will develop your skills in C/C++ programming and 3-D modelling using a modern games console devkit and associated software tools and APIs. Such development is only possible due to the Universitys licences for console devkits, which are not available to the public.
- Artificial Intelligence (20 Credits)
This module develops your knowledge of current AI principles and your skills in this fast-moving area, which is a particular focus of Sunderlands research.
- Concurrent and Distributed Systems (20 Credits)
This module covers modern multi-processor and distributed system software development using appropriate programming languages, frameworks and APIs.
- Project Management (20 Credits)
You will learn modern approaches to the development and management of IT-related projects, making use of the latest principles and research.
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)
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Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award).
Please note we do not accept AS/A Level General Studies.
We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.
We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.
If you have already covered one or more of the topics covered by the course, and would like to apply for accreditation of prior learning (APL), please contact the course leader.
Other acceptable qualifications
BTEC National: 260 points from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma.
Access Courses: We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.
Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.
Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Sunderland.
Funding
Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.
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