University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College
UCAS Code: I161 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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The BSc (Hons) Top-up programme provides students with the skills and knowledge to enter a range of computing professions, which have seen increased demand for employees at graduate level, and aims to equip learners with the necessary skills and academic standing to enter postgraduate study.
It also enhances employability of students by providing training with industry-standard software and access to specialist resources such as the Extended Reality equipment, Cyber Security and Networking Labs, as well as the opportunity to pursue Cisco accreditations as part of our Cisco Academy.
Modules may include:
• Software Development and Quality Assurance
• Smart Device Application Development
• Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Individual Project.
**Teaching and Assessment**
Our specialist teaching staff have hands-on experience of working in computing, and offer expert tuition in labs and classrooms. Assessment is through a mix of assignments, practical work, reports, presentations and live scenarios. There are no formal examinations, only coursework.
A prominent feature of the course is the use of in-course assessment, where modules are assessed by the course teaching team as you complete them. A main focus of the programme is the professional computing project, showcasing your high-level computer skills in a practical project of your choice. This course is typically delivered on-site two days a week across the academic year.
**Progression Opportunities**
As a BSc (Hons) Computing and Digital Technologies graduate, you will be equipped with a range of professional and technical skills that are all highly desirable to prospective employers.
Modules
The modules studied may include:
• Software Development and Quality Assurance
• Smart Device Application Development
• Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Individual Professional Project.
Assessment methods
Our specialist teaching staff have hands-on experience of working in computing, and offer expert tuition in labs and classrooms. Assessment is through a mix of assignments, practical work, reports and presentations. There are no formal examinations, only coursework.
A prominent feature of the course is the use of in-course assessment, where modules are assessed by the course teaching team as you complete them. A main focus of the programme is the professional computing project, showcasing your high-level computer skills in a practical project of your choice. This course is typically delivered on-site two days a week across the academic year.
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