Digital Technologies

This course has been developed in collaboration with local employers throughout the region, so you’ll get the relevant skills to prepare you for the challenges present in the ever-evolving computing industry. There is a significant demand for individuals who can design, develop, implement and manage networked environments, develop websites and software applications, design and develop database applications, and create interactive multimedia-based applications. This course will prepare you for the challenges and developments in the computing industry.

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This course considers the latest technologies in the computer games industry and will allow you to specialise in games design or games development. The course will introduce you to concepts which distinguish between the development and design of games with a focus on PC and mobile game platforms. You will learn how to model environments in 3D and write code for the game logic.

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This course has been designed for individuals wishing to focus specifically on networking and cyber security. There is a significant demand for people who can design, develop, implement and manage networked environments, develop websites and software applications, design and develop database applications, and create interactive multimedia-based applications. This course has been developed in consultation with key industry contacts throughout the region so you’ll get relevant, career-focused
training in a range of computing areas. This is a two-year full-time course, which will prepare you for the challenges and developments in the computing industry.

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This course has been designed in collaboration with local employers and is ideally suited to those who wish to pursue an academic or professional career in computing. This course gives you the opportunity to choose from a range of optional modules allowing you to specialise in the area of computing that most interests you. During the course you will develop research skills and knowledge in relation to current issues in the ICT industry.

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The security of the internet and information that is stored is of paramount importance to all nations. In response to security dangers, this course will give you knowledge of these threats and help you to develop the skills and expertise to investigate, police, react accordingly and protect systems and organisations. You will study the different ways that
computer software and hardware systems can be vulnerable to attack and gain practical skills in how to defeat malicious threats. This will form the basis for a career as a professional cyber security specialist who can work effectively to protect critical systems from being compromised by internal and external threats.

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BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (Networking) (Top-Up)

This course recognises the significant demand for individuals skilled in the design, development, implementation and management of network environments. During the course you will use industry standard software and hardware to develop networks interconnecting global businesses, creating a secure and robust infrastructure that allows private and confidential information to be transferred safely.

This course was designed with support from the NHS and telecommunications industry which provide live briefs for you to undertake.

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This course has been developed in conjunction with local employers to ensure that the course meets their needs and industry requirements. Perfect for individuals that wish to pursue an academic or professional career in games development, you will develop your research skills and knowledge in relation to current issues in the computer games industry. A range of games development modules will help you gain a sound understanding of this dynamic discipline.

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This course has been designed in conjunction with employers in the local industry and will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your design and development practice, team-working skills and produce a games portfolio ready for employment. A range of games technologies modules will help you gain a sound understanding of this dynamic discipline. This is a one-year (two-year part-time) course which will prepare you for the challenges and developments within the games industry.

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This course incorporates advanced mobile and web-based application programming interface modules, all of which are critical to producing quality systems on relevant platforms using the latest technologies. Throughout this course you will explore web-based application programming interfaces including the benefits and risks of such ventures. You may also have the opportunity to work with employers on live briefs to develop applications and receive informative feedback from industry professionals.

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This programme has been developed with support from industry partners including Accenture to create highly skilled
software engineers who are effective in the workplace.

Software systems are the fundamentals of all modern business. Such systems are often complex and long lived and must be robust and adaptable. This degree programme will equip you with the skills needed to follow a career specifying and developing these systems and other computer-based solutions.

This course enables you to create high-quality software applications for complex organisational environments, with an emphasis on good engineering practice that allows for ease of maintenance and the use of existing components.

You will not only gain knowledge and practical experience of the latest technologies, but also a grounding in the underlying principles of this specialism. It is this combination of skills that enable our graduates to keep pace within this fast moving area and secure financially rewarding careers in the local economy and beyond.

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