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Welcome to the
University of
Northampton.
Computing & Business
Computing
1.
Computing and Business Computing
Why study at Northampton?
• Employability: 95% or more for five years running*
• Teaching excellence
• Research
• Social impact – UK’s first Changemaker Campus**
• Location
• More than just a good degree
Destination of Leavers from
Higher Education 2014/15. July 2016
**Ashoka U
3.
*Modules available subject to staffing and student numbers
Course overview.
Entry criteria.
▪ A typical offer is around BCC at A Level, DMM at BTEC
▪ GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C or above is also required
▪ There are a range of other qualifications which we can accept, eg a relevant
HNC
Teaching style
• Small group lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Independent and group study
• One-to-one supervisions
4.
Learning & Teaching at Waterside.
➢ You will study in small interactive group
sessions, enhanced by the latest
developments in technology.
➢ Our Learning Hub, the heart of Waterside
Campus combines resources, staff and
learning spaces that would traditionally be
separate.
➢ Waterside has been designed to give you a
personalised learning experience, excellent
opportunities to develop your academic
experience and life skills.
* Valid for 2021/22 entry. For 2020/21 academic year, please refer to our website for the
latest information: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/situation-updates/ 5.
Why study Computing? • The computing industry is continually growing and is integral to people's daily lives and businesses. • It’s an ideal subject if you are keen to study a broad range of computing ideas and develop innovative solutions to problems, or improvements to current situations.
Computing courses.
We offer a broad range of courses in
Computing.
▪ Computing ▪ Games Art, Design & Programming
▪ Business Computing ▪ Systems Engineering*
▪ Network Engineering ▪ Virtual Reality & Industrial Simulation*
▪ Software Engineering ▪ Mobile Application Development*
▪ Web Technology & Security
*Recruitment for 2020 suspended
Undergraduate Postgraduate
BEng
- Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
- Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)*
BSc
- Computing
- Computing (Software Engineering) MEng
- Computing (Web Technology and Security) - Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
- Computer Games Development - Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)
- Business Computing (Systems)
- Business Computing (Web Design)* MSc
- Computing (Visual Reality & Industrial Simulation)* - Computing
- Computing (Mobile Application Development)* - Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)
- Games Programming - Computing (Software Engineering)
- Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
BA
- Games Art
- Games Design
* Recruitment suspended for 2020
Special features. • Opportunity to specialise in one of the seven pathways in Computing or in one of the two in Business Computing • Opportunities to change pathways during the first year of the course • Part time study at any stage is also an option
Special features. • Exclusive 24/7 access to a specialist laboratory. • Up-to-date workstation hardware and software in dedicated laboratories. • Acquisition of highly relevant vocational skills – CISCO, Microprocessors, O-O Programming, Prince2. • Modular curriculum with opportunities for module selection to suit an individual’s chosen career pathway. • An emphasis on practical learning to reinforce academic underpinnings in specialist laboratories - Robots.
Special features. • A supportive approach to tuition with small classroom (≤45) sizes. • Student Support Initiative – 2nd Year students assist 1st Year students. • Course and module support via the course web site and University Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). • Student Computing Society & the BCS.
Computing Society. • Currently the largest Society! • Activities (Linux, Raspberry Pi, Enterprise/Consult….) • Employability • Social Enterprise • Study Skills • Gaming (LAN party!) • Social Activities
Choosing a course
BSc (Hons), BEng (Hons) or HND?
• BSc & BEng = 3 years full- Year 1 of the course
time explores the
• HND = 2 years full-time. • Design and operation
Completion of the HND of computer systems
will enable transfer* to
• Hardware and
the BSc or BEng.
software
• Programming and
• Wide range of problem solving
specialisations to
• Databases
choose from
• Network technology
• Systems specification
• In Year 1 we’ll introduce
you to the varied • Computer systems
aspects of computing • Web and information
and lay the foundations technology.
for whichever specialist
pathway you’ll choose
to pursued in Year 2 and
3.Common year one.
WT
MC
CN
GV
CS
SE
C
Level 4: Level 4:
Computer Systems 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 CSY1014
Computer Communications 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 CSY1017
Web Development 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 CSY1018
Software Engineering 1 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 CSY1019
Problem Solving & Programming 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 CSY1020
Databases 1 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 CSY1026
Computing C
Computer Networks Engineering CN
Computer Systems Engineering CS
Web Technology & Security WT
Software Engineering SE
Mobile Computing MC
Graphics & Visualisation GVYear one - Business Computing.
WD
BS
Level 4: Level 4:
Computer Systems 20 20 CSY1014
Databases 1 20 20 CSY1026
Web Development 20 20 CSY1018
Software Engineering 1 20 20 CSY1019
Problem Solving & Programming 20 20 CSY1020
Digital Footprint 20 20 CSY1030
Systems BS
Web Design WDYear two – Computing.
MC
CN
GV
CS
SE
IT
C
Level 5: Level 5:
Computer Networks 20 20 20 20 CSY2001
20
Operating Systems 20 20 20 CSY2002
Software Engineering 2 20 CSY2006
Microprocessor Systems 20 CSY2015
20
Mobile Application Development 20 20 20 20 20 CSY2026
Group Project 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 CSY2027
Web Programming 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 CSY2028
Databases 2 20 20 20 20 20 CSY2029
Systems Design & Development 20 20 20 20 20 20 CSY2030
Graphics 2D 20 CSY2033Year two – Business Computing.
WD
BS
Level 5: Level 5:
Group Project 20 20 CSY2027
Web Programming 20 20 CSY2028
Databases 2 20 20 CSY2029
Systems Design & Development 20 CSY2030
Quality and User-Centred Systems 20 20 CSY2041
Service Management 20 BUS2015
Web & Social Media Management 20 MKT2038
Creative Design for the Web 20 MKT2039Year three – Computing.
WT
MC
CN
GV
CS
SE
C
Level 6: Level 6:
Media Technology 20 20 20 20 20 CSY3010
Software Engineering 3 20 CSY3013
Embedded Real Time Systems 20 CSY3015
Wireless & Advanced Network Technologies 20 20 CSY3021
Digital Signal Processing 20 CSY3022
Cyber Security & Cryptography 20 20 20 20 CSY3023
Database 3 20 20 20 20 CSY3024
Artificial Intelligence Techniques 20 20 20 20 20 CSY3025
Graphics 3D 20 CSY3028
Mobile Computing 20 20 20 20 CSY3029
Computing Dissertation 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 CSY4010Year three – Business Computing.
BS WD
Level 6: Level 6:
Computing Dissertation 40 40 CSY4010
Systems Development Approaches 20 CSY3032
Cyber Security and Cryptography 20 CSY3023
Databases 3 20 CSY3024
Business Intelligence 20 20 CSY3034
Media Technology 20 CSY3010
IT Project Management 20 20 CSY3037MSc Computing.
MSc Computing
Trimester one Trimester two Trimester three
Pathways
CSYM028
CSYM017 CSYM025 Designated Designated CSYM023
Modern Designated
Computing Visual
Computer
module module
module choice
Databases Software choice choice Dissertation
Architecture
CSYM028
CSYM025 Designated Designated CSYM026
Software CSYM017 Modern CSYM023
Visual module module Software
Engineering Databases Software
Computer
choice choice Engineering Dissertation
Architecture
Web CSYM028 CSYM020
CSYM017 CSYM025 Designated CSM019 CSYM023
Modern
Technology Visual
Computer
module Internet Internet
Databases Software choice Programming Dissertation
and Security Architecture Security
Computer CSYM028 CSYM030
CSYM017 CSYM025 Designated CSYM029 CSYM023
Modern Mobile Device
Network Visual
Computer
module Computer
Software
Databases Software choice Networks Dissertation
Engineering Architecture DevelopmentMEng Computing.
MEng Trimester one Trimester two
pathways
Computer CSYM025 CSYM033 CSYM029 CSYM030
Mobile
Network Visual Industry Group Project Computer Device
Engineering Software Networks Software
Development
Computer CSYM025 CSYM028 CSYM033 CSYM016
Visual Modern Industry Group Project Distributed
Systems Computer Systems
Engineering Software
ArchitectureCourse structure. • Our courses are modular • Each module is usually 20 credits • You’ll study six modules per year • Each module has two hours contact time per module per week • Each module requires approximately 5 – 6 hours study per week.
Assessment modes. ✓ Coursework ✓ Oral presentations ✓ Group work ✓ Practical reports ✓ Critical reviews ✓ End of module examinations
Integrated
Foundation Year
The Integrated Foundation Year
at the University of
Northampton is an opportunity
for you to successfully study a
four-year version of the three-
year degree without the
standard entry qualifications,
whilst gaining critical study skills.
24.Careers.
Software developer Systems analyst Business analyst IT support analyst Network engineer
QA (quality
Technical sales
IT consultant Project manager Web designers assurance) analysts
representative
test programs
Database Computer Hardware Computer Network Information Security
Web Developer
Administrator Engineer Architect Analyst
Graphic and
Information Research Information Systems
Programmer App Developer Visualisation
Scientists Managers
Developer
25.Recent graduate University of Northampton offers many volunteering opportunities and work related projects to help boost your CV and make it stand out. Completing my degree was a wonderful experience and certainly one of the best times of my life. Aleksandra Dziubek – BSc (Hons) Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
Support.
We are here for you.
Personal Tutor. Money Matters. Accommodation. Health.
• You will be allocated a • A range of scholarships • Halls of Residence on • Doctor’s surgery on
personal tutor at the start and bursaries to support campus, in the town campus
of the year you centre and Boughton • Counselling and Mental
• They are there to help you • Financial Guidance Team Green Road Health Team
with every aspect of on hand to help you with • Private Sector Officer to • Additional Needs and
university life any money queries from give advice and guidance if Disability Support (ASSIST)
• They’ll be in touch at student loans to financial you’re looking to go into
hardship, and budgeting private sector • Residential Life Team are
various point in the there to support and
academic year to loans accommodation
advise students living in
• You can arrange to meet halls
them at any time
32.Thank you.
Any questions?
Contact: study@northampton.ac.uk
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