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BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (Work-based Learning) Licensed from University of Bath

This course is exclusively designed as a full Honours Degree top-up for those students who have already completed our Foundation Degree in Applied Computing. The course is offered full-time over one year and part-time over two years and adopts the same workbased learning approach as the Foundation Degree. The course aims to significantly enhance opportunities to gain meaningful employment in the computer industry by preparing students for longer-term leadership and management roles at work whilst studying various areas of computing at Honours level. Modules have been designed to reflect current trends and enable learners to develop a broad understanding of computing in a variety of contexts.

On successful completion of this programme, you will receive your award from the University of Bath.

Course structure

The programme provides a balance of theory and practice. The work-based research project gives an opportunity for students to apply and develop their research and project management skills in a real employer led project, greatly enhancing their employability. Students will also study units covering a wide range of management areas. These are designed to prepare them for future leadership roles in the workplace and give them an increased understanding of computing in a management context.

Generic research-based project curriculum

(40% of the course)
• Research methods: six credits, 10%
• Work-based research project: 18 credits, 30%
These modules are designed to encourage students to reach a high standard on a workrelated topic of their choice, agreed with the teaching staff (and employers). As the project is work-based there will be regular input from the employer and supervision by College staff.

Generic professional skills curriculum

(20% of the course)
Students study four (three credit, 5%) modules that cover a number of management areas, such as: marketing activities; managing information and quality; managing performance; managing financial and non-financial resources.

Advanced applied computing curriculum

(40% of the course)
• Developing technologies: six credits, 10%
• Multi-tasking systems: six credits, 10%
• Creative computing (use of games for training/education): six credits, 10%
• Advanced web-technologies: six credits, 10%

These pathway specific modules build on the skills and knowledge gained in the Foundation Degree and develop the ability to study at Honours level.

Methods of study

Full-time over one year or part-time over two years, with each year split into two semesters. In addition to your contact hours in the College you are expected to do extensive research and independent study outside of timetabled lectures. Curriculum delivery and workshop sessions utilise standard classrooms and IT rooms, as well as a variety of specialist rooms, including networking, hardware, software and multimedia labs.

Assessment

In addition to a significant work-based project report, a wide range of assignments will be set throughout the year and may include some formal examinations.

Progression opportunities

Successful graduation from this programme may enable you to progress onto post graduate study - subject to final degree classification.

Employability

As a graduate you will have greatly enhanced employment prospects in the computer industry.

Entry requirements

You will need to have achieved a minimum overall pass percentage of 55% on our Foundation Degree in Applied Computing. Students achieving 53% or 54% may be eligible for interview (with the programme leader) and would need to be successful in order to be accepted onto the programme.

There is no external entry onto this programme.

Fees 2012/13

Fee for this year is £7,500

Please note: this information is correct at the time of going to press, but please be aware that elements of the above may change. The University of Bath may at its discretion, and for any reason, alter or not offer courses, or parts of courses. For the most up to date details please visit www.bath.ac.uk

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