Welcome to the University of Northampton.Computing & Business Computing
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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
*Modules available subject to staffing and student numbers
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Course overview.
• Small group lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Independent and group study
• One-to-one supervisions
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
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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/
https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/situation-updates/
• 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.
Why study Computing?
Computing courses.
▪ Computing
▪ Business Computing
▪ Network Engineering
▪ Software Engineering
▪ Web Technology & Security
▪ Games Art, Design & Programming
▪ Systems Engineering*
▪ Virtual Reality & Industrial Simulation*
▪ Mobile Application Development*
*Recruitment for 2020 suspended
We offer a broad range of courses in Computing.
Undergraduate Postgraduate
BEng- Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)- Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)*
BSc- Computing- Computing (Software Engineering)- Computing (Web Technology and Security)- Computer Games Development- Business Computing (Systems)- Business Computing (Web Design)*- Computing (Visual Reality & Industrial Simulation)*- Computing (Mobile Application Development)*- Games Programming
BA- Games Art- Games Design
* Recruitment suspended for 2020
MEng- Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)- Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)
MSc- Computing- Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)- Computing (Software Engineering)- Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
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.
• 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.
Special features.
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 & BEng = 3 years full-time
• HND = 2 years full-time. Completion of the HND will enable transfer* to the BSc or BEng.
• Wide range of specialisations to choose from
• In Year 1 we’ll introduce you to the varied aspects of computing and lay the foundations for whichever specialist pathway you’ll choose to pursued in Year 2 and 3.
Year 1 of the course explores the
• Design and operation of computer systems
• Hardware and software
• Programming and problem solving
• Databases
• Network technology
• Systems specification
• Computer systems
• Web and information technology.
BSc (Hons), BEng (Hons) or HND?
Common year one.
CS
MC
CN C WT
GV
SE
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 CComputer Networks Engineering CN
Computer Systems Engineering CSWeb Technology & Security WTSoftware Engineering SEMobile Computing MCGraphics & Visualisation GV
Year one - Business Computing.
BS
WD
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 BSWeb Design WD
Year two – Computing.
CS
MC
CN C IT GV
SE
Level 5: Level 5:
Computer Networks 20 20 20 20 CSY2001
Operating Systems 20 2020
20 CSY2002
Software Engineering 2 20 CSY2006
Microprocessor Systems 20 CSY2015
Mobile Application Development 20 20 2020
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 CSY2033
Year two – Business Computing.
BS
WD
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 MKT2039
Year three – Computing.
CS
MC
CN C WT
GV
SE
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 CSY4010
Year 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 CSY3037
MSc Computing.MSc Computing
PathwaysTrimester one Trimester two Trimester three
ComputingCSYM017
Databases
CSYM025 Visual
Software
CSYM028 Modern
Computer Architecture
Designated module choice
Designated module choice
Designated module choice
CSYM023
Dissertation
Software Engineering
CSYM017
Databases
CSYM025 Visual
Software
CSYM028 Modern
Computer Architecture
Designated module choice
Designated module choice
CSYM026 Software
Engineering
CSYM023
Dissertation
Web Technology and Security
CSYM017
Databases
CSYM025 Visual
Software
CSYM028 Modern
Computer Architecture
Designated module choice
CSM019 Internet
Programming
CSYM020
Internet Security
CSYM023
Dissertation
Computer Network Engineering
CSYM017
Databases
CSYM025 Visual
Software
CSYM028 Modern
Computer Architecture
Designated module choice
CSYM029 Computer Networks
CSYM030 Mobile Device
Software Development
CSYM023
Dissertation
MEng Computing.
MEng pathways
Trimester one Trimester two
ComputerNetwork Engineering
CSYM025 Visual Software
CSYM033Industry Group Project
CSYM029 Computer Networks
CSYM030Mobile Device Software Development
Computer Systems Engineering
CSYM025 Visual Software
CSYM028Modern Computer Architecture
CSYM033Industry Group Project
CSYM016 DistributedSystems
• 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.
Course structure.
✓ Coursework
✓ Oral presentations
✓ Group work
✓ Practical reports
✓ Critical reviews
✓ End of module examinations
Assessment modes.
Integrated Foundation Year
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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.
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IT support analyst
Database Administrator
Computer Hardware Engineer
Information Systems Managers
Network engineer
Information Research Scientists
Project managerIT consultantTechnical sales representative
Computer Network Architect
Software developer Systems analyst Business analyst
Programmer
Web designersQA (quality
assurance) analysts test programs
Information Security Analyst
Graphic and Visualisation
Developer
Web Developer
App Developer
Careers.
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)
Recent graduate
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Personal Tutor.
• You will be allocated a personal tutor at the start of the year
• They are there to help you with every aspect of university life
• They’ll be in touch at various point in the academic year
• You can arrange to meet them at any time
Money Matters.
• A range of scholarships and bursaries to support you
• Financial Guidance Team on hand to help you with any money queries from student loans to financial hardship, and budgeting to loans
Accommodation.
• Halls of Residence on campus, in the town centre and BoughtonGreen Road
• Private Sector Officer to give advice and guidance if you’re looking to go into private sector accommodation
Health.
• Doctor’s surgery on campus
• Counselling and Mental Health Team
• Additional Needs and Disability Support (ASSIST)
• Residential Life Team are there to support and advise students living in halls
Support.
We are here for you.
Thank you.Any questions?
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