Course Structure

This programme is a final year top up programme consisting of 120 credits and has four specialisations namely Software Development, Multimedia, Web Development and Networking & Security with 120 credits. The programme has a four core modules totalling 60 credits, two specialisation modules constituting 30 credits and the individual research project constituting the balance 30 credits out of 120 credits.

Duration

 1 year (Maximum of 2 academic years)

Entry Requirement

Top-up Final Year (Year 3) B. Sc (Honours) Computer Science (Software Development) / Computer Science (Multimedia) / Computer Science (Networking & Security) / Computer Science (Web Development)

A.   Diploma Higher Diploma / Advanced Diploma in any Computing discipline awarded by a recognized local institution or a foreign university approved by the University of Derby (UOD) Admissions Panel., or

B.     Presentation of evidence of equivalent achievement., or

C.     Applicants whose first language is not English will be expected to provide evidence of competence in spoken and written English, as well as evidence of appropriate reading and listening skills. Applicants whose qualifications are conducted and examined in the English medium of instruction are deemed to have the required English Language proficiency and not required to provide other English proficiency tests to be considered for admission into the programme.

D.       Applicants whose qualification is conducted in another language other than the English Language will be required to demonstrate English Language proficiency through a number of established certification such as an I.E.L.T.S. overall score of 6.5, TOFEL score of 550 (paper base or its computer base equivalent score or other equivalent including a face to face oral interview conducted by the Programme coordinator.

Grading & Assessment

Core Modules

• Information Systems and Project Management, System Analysis & Design Methodologies, Java Script Programming and Distributed Multimedia Programming constitute 100% of Course Work / Assignment.

Special Modules

• Except the above four modules, the Assessment for other modules constitutes 50% Course Work / Assignment and 50% Final Examination.

• For Research Project the assessment is based on 100% Course Work.

Final award

B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer Science (Software Development)

B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer Science (Networking & Security)

B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer Science (Multimedia)

B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer Science (Web Development)

Awarding body

University of Derby.

Course benefits

• to provide an excellent education in computer science for undergraduate students that is of the highest international standards
  
• provide students with a flexible programme of study that covers the main areas of computer science, with the opportunity to specialise based on their own interest.

• provide graduates with the knowledge and skills required for graduate level employment or to further their studies to the Master Level.

• to develop a thorough understanding of latest emerging computer technologies and their applications.

• to recognize and respond to the changing needs of society through the development of specific, unique and high-quality industry relevant systems and applications.

Career Opportunities

• Fresh graduates can look for jobs such as Network Engineer, System Analyst, Software Developer, IT Executive, Analytical Programmer, MIS Manager, Project Manager, Web Developer, Web Designer, Database Administrator, and Multimedia Sepcialist.

• Graduates who are already working in a related industry have opportunities to further advance their position in the same company or to seek other options available in the industry.

Intakes

January, April, July, October (4 Intakes/ Year)

Credit

Modules

Software Development

Networking & Security

Multimedia

Web Development

Computer communication & Networking

Computer Architecture

Information Systems & Project Management

System Analysis & Design Methodologies

Software Quality Principles

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Java Script Programming

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Managing E-Commerce

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Advanced Computer Networks & Protocols

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Network Security

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Distributed Multimedia Programming

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Digital Media

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Research Project