The modules on this course have been carefully designed to provide a fully integrated programme of study. Key skills in English and maths, and business skills including report writing, group work, planning projects and creating presentations are fully contextualised within the subject content. This gives you an opportunity to develop industry-relevant professional skills in a range of areas.
The core modules include Visual Web Development, Information Systems, Database Management and Reporting, Devices and Networks, The Global Web, Project Management, Advanced Programming, Interactive Systems, Multimedia Development, Computing Ethics and Team Development. In addition to the core modules, there are a number of optional modules for students to choose from including Systems Building, Secure Web Application Development and IT Service Foundations, so you can tailor your learning to your areas of interest.
In your final year, you will select from a range of specialist options and also complete a computing project.
Key features
◾We have more than 50 years of computing experience that you can learn from. This long-standing history allows you to draw on a wealth of research and academic expertise to inform your studies. Computer science and informatics research at DMU was ranked third for its research power among modern UK universities in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014), which is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.
◾Enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Previously students have carried out placements at organisations including IBM, Vauxhall, Microsoft, General Electric, Siemens, GCHQ, Caterpillar and Hewlett –Packard.
◾Develop your practical skills in our specialist facilities. You’ll have access to 100 computer workstations which are divided into five interconnected laboratories, each with 20 high-specification PCs running Windows/Linux.
◾Enjoy an international experience with DMU Global, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons. Previous DMU Global trips have included New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, China, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Russia and Italy to name a few.
Course Details - Modules
First year
◾Visual Web Development
◾Information Systems Development
◾Database Management and Reporting
◾Devices and Networks
◾The Global Web
Second year
◾Project Management and Development
◾Advanced Programming
◾Interactive Systems Design and Evaluation
◾Introduction to Research
◾Multimedia Development
◾Business Intelligence
Third year
◾Final Year Project
◾Computing Ethics and Privacy
◾Team Development Project
◾Multi Service Networks
◾Privacy and Data Protection
◾Team Development Project
◾Secure Web Application Development
◾Systems Building: Methods & Management
◾Database Management and Programming
◾IT Service Foundations
◾IT Service Practice
◾Front-end Web Development
Course Details – Assessment Method
This course uses a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, computer lab sessions, collaborative learning and self-directed study. A number of modules are assessed by coursework only and involve group work.
Assessment in each module is designed to meet its specified learning outcomes. Methods of assessment will include time constrained phase tests, portfolios of work, laboratory exercises, exams, reports and presentations.
You will normally attend around 12-16 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and are expected to undertake at least 14-16 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
G460
Institution code:
D26
Campus Name:
Leicester Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Normally 104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent
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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14750.0
Year 1
International
14750.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.
Provider information
The Gateway
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
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Leicester
LE1 9BH
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