Computing courses 2022/23

Undergraduate study

Computing

Undergraduate Computing courses at the University of Huddersfield, starting in 2022.

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2022/23

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Teaching Excellence

We encourage all our students to undertake a placement year in industry with support from our dedicated Placement Unit.

Huddersfield is a TEF gold-rated institution delivering consistently outstanding teaching and learning of the highest quality found in the UK (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2017).*

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Future Employment

Throughout your time at university you have access to specialised support, from help with your timetable to academic skills.

94.6% of our undergraduate students are in work and/or further study approximately 15 months after graduating.**

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*This TEF award was issued in June 2017 and lasts for four years until June 2021. The status of the award beyond this date is subject to government policy. **HESA Graduate Outcomes 2017/18, UK domiciled, UG, other activities excluded.

What’s inside Our courses

04 Computer Science BSc(Hons)/MSci 05 Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons) 06 Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons) 07 Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons) 08 Computer Science with Internet of Things BSc(Hons) 09 Computer Systems Engineering BEng(Hons) 10 Computing BSc(Hons)/MComp/Top Up 11 Computing in Business BA(Hons) 12 Information Technology BSc(Hons)/Top Up 13 Software Engineering BSc(Hons)/MEng 14 Web Design BSc(Hons) 15 Web Programming BSc(Hons) 16 Web Programming with Cyber Security BSc(Hons) 17 Global Professional Award 19 Apply to us

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Computer Science BSc(Hons)/MSci Your course

Course info

Computers enhance our quality of life and aim to meet the challenges that ongoing advances in technology create. This course explores a range of topics, such as, programming, software engineering, mathematics and mobile computers. We’ll look at the theory and the practical side of things to help you develop your abilities.

Computer Science BSc(Hons)

Your tutors will encourage you to identify tough problems, and then work out how to solve them through software. You might get involved in developing software solutions using the latest artificial intelligence techniques. Or perhaps you’ll look at how to use computer applications in engineering or scientific experiments.

You’ll be taught through a combination of formal lectures, tutorial groups, practical laboratory work and seminars. The course is accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS) and gives you the chance to apply your skills in the real-world with an optional one-year placement.

Example modules • • • •

Relational Databases and Integration Computer Organisation and Architecture Algorithms Processes and Data Distributed and Client Server Systems

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Computer Science MSci Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB/DDD/136. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Your future

Accreditation

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.*

These courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. They are also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. These courses are accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

*LinkedIn

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Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming our everyday lives, from virtual assistants in our homes and workplaces, to self-driving cars. This course gives you the opportunity to combine a core computer science programme with knowledge and skills in modern AI technologies, it is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to be at the forefront of this technological revolution, and will teach you how to build intelligent systems, which are in high demand across different industries.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

We aim to provide you with the fundamental principles of computer science and the skills on which AI relies, as well as giving you the opportunity to specialise your knowledge around various AI themes, for example, robotics, knowledge graphs, and deep learning.

Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

In your first year you will follow a core computer science programme aimed to give you a broad understanding. Then from your second year onwards you will take a number of specialist AI modules, covering symbolic, sub-symbolic and statistical AI and their applications in natural language processing, speech and image recognition. You also have the option to spend a year on placement.

You’ll gain that all-important industry experience, broadening your horizons and your prospects.

Example modules • • • •

Computer Network Fundamentals Data-driven Artificial Intelligence Computational Mathematics Algorithms Processes and Data

Your future This course develops useful graduate skills for a future working in a range of industries, which could include the engineering, media, and environmental industries. You could consider roles such as, software developer, product manager, and careers in new product development.

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

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Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

There are many reasons why cyber security is fast becoming one of the most hot topics in society today. The monetary value of data has led to an increase in cyber-crime, meaning computer professionals with cyber security knowledge and expertise are in high-demand. This course aims to prepare you for an exciting and impactful career in the industry.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

Many aspects of cyber security rely on the fundamental principles of computer science, for example, designing secure software systems, implementing cryptographic techniques for secure data transfer, and auditing systems for vulnerabilities. On this course you will be taught both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science and cyber security.

Many of the big challenges in the cyber security industry need the use of computer science and software engineering techniques to develop the next generation of security products. Your tutors will encourage you to tackle challenging problems, and particularly those at the forefront of research, to ensure you are in the best position to make a real impact in the sector.

In Year 1 you will follow the core computer science programme to give you a broad understanding. Then from Year 2 onwards you will take specialist cyber security modules, cover topics such as cryptography, biometrics and access control, and vulnerability assessments.

Example modules • • • •

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Software Design and Development Cyber Security Introduction to Digital Forensics Data-driven Artificial Intelligence

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Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Computer games development is an innovative and thriving industry in the UK. This course aims to help you develop and gain the core knowledge and skills to become a well equipped graduate for this exciting sector.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

Your course is built on the core topics of computer science and software engineering that apply across the computer games and general software industry. In addition, you will study both theoretical and applied topics underpinning the development of modern computer games.

Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

These topics will progress from fundamental games programming techniques to developing various core game sub-systems and game production processes.

Our game specialist topics will cover computational mathematics, game engine architecture, real-time computer graphics, advanced game development techniques and artificial intelligence. And to help develop your abilities and your team working, we’ll get you operating with other students to complete a computer games project.

During your third year you have the opportunity to take a year-long placement. Thanks to our links with a range of employers, you could end up working for a big name. Previous students have taken placements with Sega Europe Ltd, Rebellion Studios, Rockstar Leeds and Red Kite. Or you could have the chance to take a placement at the University’s Canalside Studios, working as part of a team researching and developing games for a range of platforms.

Our Enterprise Placement Year* scheme also affords you the chance to set up your own company (individually or in a group). You’ll have support from business advisors and a games industry mentor.

Accreditation This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry.

It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification.

This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status. This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

*The Enterprise Placement Year is only open to students from within the UK or the EU.

Example modules • • • •

Game Engine Architecture Algorithms Processes and Data Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Advanced Computer Games Development

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as network engineer, senior AI programmer, associate producer and DevOps engineer in organisations including Spotify, Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and IBM.** **LinkedIn

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

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Computer Science with Internet of Things BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Simply put, it is the connectivity of any device to the internet, and to each other, via a network to share data to make processes easier. For example, it could be your alarm clock wakes you up and notifies your kettle to start boiling ready for your morning tea or coffee, or your printer knowing it is running out of ink and automatically re-ordering more. The IoT is going to completely revolutionise how we live and work.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

In the workplace – especially in manufacturing digital technologies can improve the efficiency of logistic supply chains by tracking parts, helping to optimise production by collecting data on the operation of the shop-floor machinery. It can even prevent costly unexpected machine failures by predicting when machines are going to fail, so that maintenance can be scheduled when it will not impact production.

On this course your tutors will encourage you to tackle challenging problems, and particularly those at the forefront of research, to ensure you are in the best position to make a real impact in the IoT sector. You’ll be supported in developing the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to recognise challenges that occur in IoT systems, and to provide solutions.

In Years 1 and 2 you will follow the core computer science programme to give you a broad understanding of the underlying principles, with the project activities giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of IoT systems.

Example modules • • • •

Software Design & Development Relational Databases and Web Integration Internet of Things and Cyber Physical Systems Embedded Systems

Your future Between your second and third year you have the option to spend a year on placement. You’ll gain that all-important industry experience, broadening your horizons and your networks. This course develops useful graduate skills working in a range of industries, which could include, manufacturing, software development and transport.

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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Computer Systems Engineering BEng(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Computer systems are all around us, from home entertainment packages and mobile phones through to car control systems and complex communication networks. We aim to give you the skills you need for a career in this thriving industry sector. From desktop and workstation computers through to high performance computer systems, you’ll have the opportunity to gain a sound knowledge in a wide range of computer systems.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

If you’re hoping to be a computer systems engineer, potential employers will be looking for you to understand software programming techniques, computer systems architecture and electronics. This course focuses on these three core aspects to give you the chance to build your knowledge and skills.

The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. When you finish your studies, you could become registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), which will help when looking for your first role in the industry.

Example modules • • • •

Software Design and Development Relational Databases and Web Integration Digital System Integration Project Quality and Production Management

Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement.

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as systems engineer, electronic design engineer, senior electronic engineer and senior metrology engineer in organisations including BAE Systems, Siemens, Dyson and Bentley Motors Ltd.* *LinkedIn

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Computer Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Accreditation This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

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Computing

BSc(Hons)/MComp/Top-up

Your course

Course info

Our course has an emphasis on the practical side of computing. You’ll have the chance to gain real-world experience while you’re here with the opportunity to spend your third year working on placement in industry.

Computing BSc(Hons)

The computing industry offers a variety of interesting careers, and other industries are also keen to employ qualified and skilled computing graduates.

In the first year you’ll be studying alongside students doing our computer science and software engineering courses. If you find in your first year one particular area interests you more than others, and you achieve the right marks, you have the chance to transfer between courses. By keeping things flexible, we make sure you have the chance to follow your interests.

You have a range of option modules to choose from, so you can tailor your studies to gain skills and expertise in the areas you want a career in.

Example modules • • • •

Computer Science and Mathematics Relational Databases and Web Integration Distributed and Client Server Systems Algorithms Processes and Data

Top-up Option We’ll expect you to have completed at least two years of university or higher education study in a related subject. If you’re looking to boost your chances of employment or promotion by developing your knowledge and skills in computing, this course gives you the opportunity to work on your problemsolving techniques and build up some transferable skills you can take into the world of work.

We know everyone will have reached a different stage of their studies and proficiency, so we give you the chance to tailor your learning, with an option module system.

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *LinkedIn

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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Computing MComp Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB/DDD/136. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Applied Computing BSc(Hons)Top-up Course length: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: HND at Merit, Foundation Degree or equivalent in Computing which must include substantial programming in an object oriented programming language

Accreditation The Computing BSc(Hons) and MComp are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. They are also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. These courses are accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status. This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Computing in Business BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Businesses are looking for graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of computing. They want people who know their way around information technologies (IT) – but they also want people who know about business.

This course aims to help you develop your understanding of both disciplines and how they are interlinked, and to build up your skills for future employment.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

To become a computing professional in a competitive and fast-paced environment, you need a range of skills and a good understanding of business, so we’ll look at both areas. We’ll give you the chance to design and develop computer systems and websites – and we’ll get you thinking about the issues that a business has to take into account when developing new information systems.

We’ll look at finance systems, how user-friendly a system should be, and the strategic business needs of an organisation. You’ll spend most of your time studying in the School of Computing and Engineering, but some of your modules will be provided by our Business School too.

During your studies you’ll also have the chance to spend a year working in industry. You could gain some great experience and pick up some useful contacts that could help you take the first steps in your career.

Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Accreditation This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry.

It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification.

This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status. This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Example modules • • • •

Introduction to Web Programming Management within an IT Environment User Experience Design Strategy and Business Transformation

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *LinkedIn

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

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Information Technology BSc(Hons)/Top-up Your course

Course info

Gain a qualification in IT and you could work with computer-based technology, integrating communications with computer networks to benefit organisations in the public or private sector.

Information Technology BSc(Hons)

This course aims to give you the knowledge and skills to help organisations identify their IT needs and then design, produce and operate computerbased information systems. During your studies we’ll give you the opportunity to gain a thorough grounding in the principles of IT, you’ll also study advanced skills in developing database-enabled applications.

Our focus is on giving you the skills to perform in a graduate level information systems position, and prepare you for a career in this dynamic area of computing. We want to give you lots of opportunities to put what you’ve learnt into practice, and we work closely with industry. You could also spend a year on placement, which could really help you develop your experience and your contacts.

Top-up Option If you have studied Information Technology for at least two years at university or higher education level, this course helps you build on your knowledge and skills to gain a degree.

This one-year top-up course aims to give you the knowledge and skills you need to help organisations specify, design, implement, operate and exploit information systems.

On the course we’ll give you the chance to work with software tools to develop information systems for people. It could help you develop your creativity and imagination as well as your technical competence.

Example modules • • • •

Introduction to Databases Applied Data Science Information Architecture Systems Strategy

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *LinkedIn

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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB/ DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Information Technology Top-up BSc(Hons) Course length: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: HND or FdSc in Computing/DipHE in a related subject/non-Honours degree in a related subject

Accreditation Information Technology BSc(Hons) is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Software Engineering BSc(Hons)/MEng Your course

Course info

Software engineering is all about finding practical solutions to real problems.

Employers will want you to be able to produce software that is robust, reliable and attractive to use – all at a reasonable cost and to a certain timeframe.

This course aims to give you an understanding of what’s possible, and where your skills could take you.

Software Engineering BSc(Hons)

You’ll have the chance to explore contemporary methods and techniques in software development. We’ll also encourage you to develop the flexibility and adaptability needed for a long-term career.

In your third year you’ll have the opportunity to take a placement year, putting into practice the techniques you’ve learnt.

This course shares a common first year with our computing and computer science courses. That means you have the flexibility to transfer if you find one area interests you more than others, if you achieve the right marks.

Example modules • • • •

Software Design and Development Operating Systems and Language Translators Large Scale Software Engineering Object-Oriented Systems Development

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.* *LinkedIn

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Software Engineering MEng Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB/DDD/136 inc. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Accreditation These courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. They are also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. These courses are accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.

This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

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Web Design BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Websites, social media, the apps we use for entertainment and for organising our everyday lives – if you’re like most people, you’ll experience web design many times every day. Web designers play an important part in our lives, constantly creating new ways for us to access and experience the web.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

We’ll give you the opportunity to gain the skills employers are looking for by focusing on both the creative and technical aspects of web design. We’ll look at moving imagery too, specifically animations and videos.

How people access the internet is constantly developing, so we’ll study how to design and create content and experiences for devices including smartphones, tablets, watches and traditional computers. We’ll get you working on projects in teams to create complex products. It’s all about helping you develop your technical, design and project management skills.

You’ll gain invaluable experience – in fact, some projects may mean you end up working on a real product for an industry client.

Example modules • • • •

Video and Digital Effects Digital Media Asset Production Web Development Advanced Visual Design

Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement which is an excellent opportunity to put your new knowledge and skills into action. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as, graduate web designer, user experience architect, digital graphic design manager and IT developer, in organisations such as Asda, Freeman Grattan Holding and Sky Betting and Gaming.* *LinkedIn

Inesa Zaiceva, Web Design BSc(Hons)

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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Web Programming BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Just about every business and organisation has a web presence. And many of them are looking to expand that presence and exploit the latest technology.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

There’s a huge demand for skilled graduates who understand the technology- cloud computing, touch, gesture and motion-based technology, as well as mobile and tablet apps. If you can keep pace with the new technology, and know how it can be used to inform, educate, market, sell and innovate, then you could be an attractive prospect for an employer.

Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

This course aims to provide you with the skills to help organisations harness the technology. We’ll look at making applications for web, desktop, mobiles and projections. You’ll study the principles of creating and accessing data, as well as embedding data structures such as maps, tweets, eBay bids, Amazon offers and Facebook comments in your digital products.

To help you develop your capabilities, we’ll look at a range of computing languages. The most common ones we use are JavaScript, PHP and ASP.NET, and we’ll also cover innovative frameworks such as Bootstrap and Laravel.

Example modules • • • •

An introduction to Data Analysis Web Development Advanced Front-End Web Development Digital Media Showcase

Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement which is an excellent opportunity to put your new knowledge and skills into action. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, junior web designer and IT developer, across a range of sectors.

Web Programming BSc(Hons) Team project: Jonathan Collett, Luke Fruttauro, Jonathan Maguire, Nasir Hussain, Huzaifah Lunat, Kevin Ingamells

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

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Web Programming with Cyber Security BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

In today’s world web-based systems are particularly vulnerable to malicious attacks due to the ability to connect remotely. Industry needs computer science professionals who have both technical expertise to deliver new solutions for end-users, but also those with cyber security knowledge to reduce the likelihood of solutions being compromised.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

This course aims to provide you with skills and experience to help you develop new web-based technological solutions for organisations. This involves looking at web, desktop, and mobile-based solutions. In addition, you will be taught how to analyse cyber-security risks and how to take necessary steps to mitigate. This will involve looking at aspects of cryptography for data security, biometrics for access control, and mechanisms to identify and test vulnerabilities.

To help develop your programming abilities, you will learn many common and essential programming languages, such as JavaScript and PHP. You will also learn frameworks like Bootstrap.

Example modules • • • •

Introduction to Web Programming Cyber Security Introduction to Digital Forensics Advanced Web Programming

Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement which is an excellent opportunity to put your new knowledge and skills into action. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as graduate web designer, user experience architect, digital graphic design manager and IT developer, across both the private and public sector.

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Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above

Global Professional Award At Huddersfield we’re proud to inspire global professionals, which is why you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your undergraduate degree.* The Award is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (Level 5), meaning you’ll graduate with an additional internationally recognised qualification which will help to set you apart from other graduates, and develop valuable qualities that we know employers are looking for.

Three areas of focus The Careers and Employability focus of the course helps you understand your own aspirations and ambitions. You’ll learn how to turn these into a really powerful tool when it comes to getting a job after you graduate. Going to university can be a transformative experience, but it can also be a little scary. The Wellbeing focus of the course is about giving you the time and support to reflect and transform, from meeting and developing relationships with new people to mental strength and resilience. Through the Enterprise focus you’ll gain new viewpoints to consider and perhaps challenge your current perceptions of the world and how you can have an impact in the future.

Becoming a highly employable graduate Completing the Award will support you to transform into a highly employable graduate who is: • Self-motivated • Enterprising • Resilient

• Able to collaborate with others • A confident leader • Globally and socially aware

How do I complete the Award?

We make it as simple as possible. You’ll complete the Award through a mixture of online and face to face workshops and self-directed learning activities. This will take approximately 1 hour per week, so you’ll still have plenty of time to focus on your degree and your social life.

A key aspect of the Award is that each year you build a portfolio of experiential learning activities by engaging with opportunities within the University and the local community.

You’ll be supported to complete the Award by staff who are specialists in the three areas of Careers and Employability, Wellbeing and Enterprise, plus the lecturers on your course and your PATs will help you to understand how you can get involved.

Find out more about the Global Professional Award at hud.ac/gpa *Full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees

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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2021 for courses starting in September 2022 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply.

Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.

Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.

Major changes We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.

For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be

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necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.

Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Termination of course In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University.

If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date.

We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Covid-19 Some of the images in this brochure were produced before the Covid-19 pandemic, so may not reflect the social distancing and safety measures that are now in place. You can find out how we are supporting your studies and keeping our campus safe in line with Government guidelines by visiting hud.ac/covid

We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.

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When to apply

If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com

If you want to start your course in September 2022, you can apply through UCAS any time from September 2021 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by the first application deadline in January 2022. Please see hud.ac/faa for more information.

If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.

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