Computing

The course is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers across the computing industry through studying areas such as programming, further mobile programming and general computing.

You will develop practical and professional abilities in these areas, as well as gaining a broad range of analytical, design and development skills. The modules you will study are closely linked to the needs of industry.

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If you have an interest in security and how your information is protected, then this course is for you. There has been significant media attention surrounding digital attacks and this course will teach you how to test and protect systems. You will gain an understanding of ethical hacking and penetration testing for computer systems. This course covers everything from the prevention of attacks including the creation of a risk management strategy and disaster recovery planning, securing your own systems as well as business systems right through to cyber security programming.

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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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If you’re interested in how the internet works and what the latest communication technologies are, then this is the course for you. Whilst studying you will learn the principles of network infrastructure, how information is transferred securely through voice over IP, video calling and mobile phone data, to create functioning networks. You will develop skills that will enable you to build and configure small to enterprise networks, including network security and virtualisation. The course also embeds the Cisco Certified Network Associate industry qualifications.

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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 recognises the significant demand for those individuals skilled in the creation of interactive and appealing applications. This course gives you the opportunity to further explore the latest technologies used in the computer gaming industry.

During the course you will increase your knowledge of games design, character and asset design, development platforms and animation through practical based assessments which are developed in conjunction with local companies and industry partners. This will give you a real insight into what it is like to work within the games industry.

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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 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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