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Why study Applied Computing at Dundee?
"Knowledge is great, but applying it is better!"
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing is a degree for people who are creative, problem-solvers, good team-players and who enjoy a challenge. It is about the satisfaction of software development, not about office applications.
Our course is modelled on good practice in industry, and we update it annually to safeguard its relevance to the real world. It is successful too - our students are nationally recognised for the quality of their project work.
You will have 24-hour access to our award winning Queen Mother Building. It has an unusual mixture of lab space and breakout areas, with a range of conventional and special equipment for you to use. You can use your own laptop, if you wish to; wireless access is available throughout the building.
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing is accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT professionals in the UK and abroad.
What's so good about Applied Computing at Dundee?Students can use a range of equipment such as servers, Macs, Arduino systems and programming kit for games consoles such as the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation.
Our graduates have been:
- 10 times prize-winners in the Scottish 'Young Software Engineer of the Year' Awards run by the industry body Scotland IS
- Short listed in Computing magazine's 'Best Student Project of the Year' award, and a winner in 2008
- Twice finalists in the 'Best IT Student' in the UK-wide Science, Engineering and Technology Student of the Year competition
The institution's focus on research was highly beneficial throughout the course, as it ensures that students get insight not only into well-known areas of computer science but into newly emerging studies which will shape tomorrow's world.
Ildiko Pete
EmployabilityBSc (Hons) Applied Computing is accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT professionals in the UK and abroad.
Our students are highly employable:
- They develop the expertise that employers want from computing graduates - our Industrial Advisory Board includes experts from a range of industries including Amazon, Scottish Enterprise Tayside, NCR, Chevron and Microsoft
- They work directly with the real world - international forum discussions in Level 1, .NET web application development for an external client in Level 2, internet authoring mashup in Level 3, and an industrial team project in Level 4
- They can gain work placement experience for degree credit - if you want, take a work placement in the summer vacation between Level 3 and Level 4 - it gives you valuable 'real world' work experience and a good insight into working in the computing industry. Recent work placements have been with Microsoft, NHS, Avian, Yahoo!, NCR and Cohort Studios
- They are prepared for a wide range of good career prospects in computing - the UK faces a massive shortage of graduates qualified to fill the 120,000 new jobs in computing and IT every year
UCAS Code: G410
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition feeFee category
Fees for students starting September 2015
Scottish students
£1,820 per year of study (for Sept 2014 entry). Fees for September 2015 will be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2015.
Rest of UK students
£9,000 per year, for a maximum of 3 years, even if you are studying a four year degree. See our scholarships for rest of UK applicants.
EU students
£1,820 per year of study (for Sept 2014 entry). Fees for September 2015 will be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2015.
Overseas students (non-EU)
£12,950 per year of study. See our scholarships for international applicants.
Not specified Start date September 2015 This course starts in September Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test- English
Course Content
What you will study - Applied Computing - single honoursHonours Degree
An honours degree normally takes four years, full time, you study levels 1-4, as described below.Advanced Entry Honours Degree
It is possible to study for most of our honours degrees in three years if you have the required grades and subjects as listed in the Entry Requirements section. You study levels 2-4 below. There are definite advantages to considering this route as the time needed to study is reduced by one year which enables you to start working and earning earlier.
Degree without Honours
If you choose to study a degree without honours, you study for three years, levels 1-3 below.
Typical Degree ProgrammeLevel 1
Foundation - core modules for your degree + optional modules:
- Software development - Java programming, data structures & algorithms
- Web authoring - understanding what the internet can be used for, and developing websites
- Argumentation - critical thinking and problem solving in a computing context
- People-centred computing - emphasising theoretical and practical aspects of human-computer interaction
- Physical computing - creating useful widgets based around small programmable devices
- plus a module of your choice (subject to availability & timetables)
Visit the BSc overview page for general information on our BSc degree programme.
Level 2
- Foundation - advanced study of core modules + optional modules:
- Software development - C++ and data structures, object-oriented design of software
- Computer systems - C, C#, Unix and the development of computer hardware
- Algorithms and artificial intelligence
- Information technology
- plus modules of your choice (subject to availability & timetables)
Level 3
Sharpen your degree focus with specialist modules in key areas:
- Database Systems
- Internet Programming
- Networks and Data Communications
- Object Oriented Analysis & Design
- Software Engineering
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Level 4
- Individual Project
- Three modules from the following:
- Four sub-modules from Research Frontiers options such as:
You will be assessed by a combination of practical coursework (20% - 50% of a module mark, typically) and end-of-semester examination.
Coursework is often very practical, eg writing computer programs, designing interfaces, writing reports, constructing web sites, testing software, implementing databases, analysing problems or presenting solutions to clients.
Requirements
See the course Homepage for Full Details
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
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 Dundee.
Accreditation
Professional Accreditation:
British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT
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