BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Communications and Software)

• In this specialist route through our BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Q62), you’ll gain an understanding of software engineering concepts and a view of practical software development. You’ll achieve a sound understanding of the principles of hardware- and software-based technologies, and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations. You’ll learn about well-known software development processes and their phases; and activities and techniques that will help you to develop a critical understanding of the diversity of contexts of organisations, problems, and development teams.

  Key features
  Focuses on software development and software engineering in modern day environments
  Gives you an insight into the possibilities and constraints of modern communications technology
  Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT – see Careers
  Stage 1 of this degree is the same as our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and IT (T12) and Stage 1 of Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT (W36)

  
  Course details
  This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

  In Stage 1, you’ll study three 30-credit computing and IT modules and a 30-credit mathematics module.
  In Stage 2, you’ll study four 30-credit modules.
  In Stage 3, you’ll study two 30-credit modules, choose a 30-credit option module and complete a 30-credit project module.

  Register for this course
  This is the Communications and Software route through our BSc (Honours) Computing and IT. You’ll register on the BSc (Honours) Computing and IT and enrol on the relevant modules for this route.

  
  Start dates

  Oct 2024 - Registration closes 05/09/2024

  Feb 2025 - Registration closes 09/01/2025

  Apr 2025 - Registration closes 13/03/2025