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TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PROGRAMMES 2019
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CONTENTS Cardiff School of Technologies Our Courses – Designed for the digital world Your Learning Experience Placements
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Undergraduate Programmes BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Hons) Data Science BSc (Hons) Computer Security BSc (Hons) Computing for Interaction BSc (Hons) Computing with Creative Design BSc (Hons) Games Development and Design BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
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Postgraduate Programmes MSc Computing MSc Data Science MSc Information Technology Management MSc Technology Project Management
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Cardiff Cardiff - A Tech Focused Capital City
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CARDIFF SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGIES The Cardiff School of Technologies was launched in 2018 and works closely with employers across the tech industry. The School is at the cutting edge of meeting both student demand and employer need in a sector with an increasing number of highly-paid graduate level careers. The school builds on an established portfolio of existing industry focused programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, to offer new courses in data science, information security, robotics, electronics and systems engineering. Our ambitious School further establishes Cardiff Metropolitan University as a world leader within the tech industry and we look forward to welcoming you on campus. Professor Jon Platts, Dean
For more information on Cardiff School of Technologies, visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/cst
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OUR COURSES – DESIGNED FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD Cardiff School of Technologies degrees are designed to encourage students to function as autonomous learners, embodying computational thinking, real world analysis and modelling skills for employment in the evolving digital world. Our graduates are able to contextualise their study in a broader technical and societal perspective; are well equipped in both core professional and ethical competences and ready to take up their roles within the multidisciplinary workplace. Students are taught by both academic and practitioner experts in the ďŹ elds of computer science, business and IT, providing insights into their research and business activity. Our Network of experts provide specialist knowledge through guest lecturers, to facilitate interactive workshops and to provide real-world problems for assessments.
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Catherine Tryfona, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Computing & Information Systems
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“Enthusiasm is so important to me as a lecturer when I'm looking at applicants. As a University, we will look at your academic proďŹ le to make sure that you are ready to take that step on to one of our courses, but enthusiasm and a passion for the subject tells me a lot about a person when I am considering them as a potential student. You don't necessarily need to have studied technology-related subjects before, nor do you need programming experience, but students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn are more likely to be successful in their studies.â€?
YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE A student-centered approach to learning and teaching is encouraged through the use of a broad range of teaching strategies, practical labs and workshop sessions to develop technical understanding and abilities. All students are supported academically and pastorally by the programme team, led by the programme director and supported by year tutors. In addition, all students are supported by the Personal Tutor team within the School, who provide a point of contact for general academic and pastoral issues. The School has active student societies in Computing and Games, as well as a BCS Student Chapter, providing a wide range of events, activities and ďŹ eld trips throughout the academic year.
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“Gaining work experience in your relevant field is always encouraged at Cardiff Met – in fact it was a compulsory module on my Computer Science course! During my placement at Circle IT in Cardiff I experienced the process of developing a product from scratch and meeting the needs of the user - something I had only ever done in theory before. I also developed a greater understanding of IT systems in general and how to manage those systems effectively.”
Sam Conboy, BSc (Hons) Computer Science
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PLACEMENTS To strengthen the bond with potential employers, all students across our undergraduate degrees have the opportunity to gain work experience through work based learning modules in year two. Students are able to complete either a year out on placement, a summer placement, or a 15-day (minimum) placement during the academic year. These placements are instrumental in placing the academic studies in context by providing hands-on experience, reinforcing learning objectives and exposing students to potential employers.
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WHERE OUR STUDENTS GO
Over the past few years, our students have been successful in obtaining work placements in nationally competitive schemes with Microsoft, HP, General Electric and the Met OfďŹ ce and the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.
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“In between my second and third years, I undertook a traineeship at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy. My job was a support role where I dealt with everything from software problems to broken hardware – and everything else in between. The placement made me consider looking for jobs in Europe as well as further afield.”
Jake Horton, BSc (Hons) Computer Science
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CARDIFF SCHOOL OF
TECHNOLOGIES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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PROGRAMMING SKILLS
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BSc (HONS)
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS The degree is designed to develop knowledge and expertise in the analysis, development and application of socio-technical systems and the importance of information technology and computing in society. It provides a deep understanding of the underpinning theoretical foundations of information, technology and systems applied to modern business environments. The course begins by developing fundamental programming skills and moves on to apply these skills on web-based applications. Broadening options address the design of information systems for global business, data and knowledge management, multimedia and interaction, operations management, cyber security and business intelligence. Graduates are able to operate as software developers with an understanding of the critical importance of business information systems to global commerce. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/G5N1
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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BSc (HONS)
COMPUTER SCIENCE Designed in consultation with industry, the degree is designed to develop a grasp of the key concepts of computing, software and systems. It provides a deep understanding of the underpinning theoretical foundations of data and computation, along with developing highly transferable computational thinking, analytical and problem solving skills, as well as a broad range of software development skills. Students begin by developing fundamental knowledge of the theory of computing, computer architectures and the construction of computers and their operating systems, whilst developing their underpinning programming skills. Students move on to examine how professional software code is best organised. They also begin working at the boundary where software and hardware meet to understand how software can interact with the physical world. Broadening options can be undertaken that allow students to gain knowledge in specialist areas such computational intelligence, cyber security, advanced programming techniques, data analytics & business intelligence. As such, students can graduate with a named award in Mobile Computing, Robotics, ArtiďŹ cial Intelligence or Data Analytics and be highly employable across many sectors of the digital economy. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/G400
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DATA SCIENCE
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BSc (HONS)
DATA SCIENCE Data Science is the ďŹ eld of scientiďŹ c methods, processes, and algorithms that allow the gleaning of knowledge or intelligence from data in its various forms. The Data Science course will equip graduates with the necessary competences in data visualisation and storytelling and to design and develop novel data visualisation approaches with creativity and programming skill. Students will learn to analyse datasets through various statistical and computational techniques. In addition, they will also be equipped with the skills to design and utilize Data Science systems; to use industry standard tools and techniques and also have the opportunity to apply computational intelligence techniques such as machine learning. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/G500
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BSc (HONS)
COMPUTER SECURITY Often called Cyber Security, this degree studies the technologies and practices designed to protect networks, computers and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access. The Computer Security course will equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand, apply and critically evaluate the principles that underpin Computer Security. It will give students an understanding of the technical and social perspectives, how attacks work, the likely threats & vulnerabilities, and the approaches used by the attackers. The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand and design frameworks which contain the technical, physical and process controls that can be implemented across an organisation to reduce information and systems risk, identify and mitigate vulnerability, and satisfy compliance obligations. The course will also provide students with the knowledge and skills to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability analysis in business organisations; to develop secure systems and use industry standard tools and techniques. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/G100
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BSc (HONS)
COMPUTING FOR INTERACTION Students will investigate design techniques for both existing and emerging technologies. The course will foster students’ development in the design of computing systems from a human centric standpoint and for interaction. Students will look at aspects of software development that include project life-cycles, budget & proposal development as well as the role of the prototype. In addition, students will explore the practical application of production processes to develop client-centred projects. The course includes elements of project management for the production of interactive media. Graduates will be professionally equipped to contribute signiďŹ cantly within multi-disciplinary teams in this area of technology that is ubiquitous in the modern digital world, applying appropriate design methods in the production of interactive software products or systems. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/G200
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BSc (HONS)
COMPUTING WITH CREATIVE DESIGN This course, delivered jointly with Cardiff School of Technologies and Cardiff School of Art and Design, aims to foster student development within computing with particular focus on developing the creative and design opportunities that are presented within the discipline. Additionally, the degree aims to equip students from diverse backgrounds with professional level computing knowledge and skills to gain employment and make a full contribution in a variety of settings, with particular focus on creativity and design within multi-disciplinary teams. In addition to learning the fundamentals of developing computer based and software driven systems, students will be encouraged to incorporate modern product design thinking into their technical work. This enables students to contextualise their study in a broader technical and societal perspective, and develop as ‘hybrid’ individuals well equipped to bridge the gap between the technical and creative worlds. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/G300
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BSc (HONS)
GAMES DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN The course covers the techniques used to create computer games, including the relevant theory and practice from Computer Science and Software Engineering. This provides students with an understanding of how games are designed and developed in addition to the transferable knowledge and skills required for a career in games technology. Students will be exposed to the latest tools and technologies used in industry as well as work on a number of game projects targeted at different hardware platforms. As students progress through the course they will learn the skills that will allow them to explore and develop their own game ideas, as well as understand the business and employment opportunities that exist in the games industry. The UK has a thriving, innovative video games culture, with a market value of around ÂŁ4.1 billion as of 2015. As such, graduates of this degree are equipped with the skills needed to follow a career in games development or in the wider IT industry. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/433Y
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AUGMENTED & VIRTUAL REALITY
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BSc (HONS)
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING The degree is designed to develop knowledge and expertise in the design, development and delivery of software for modern environments and platforms by studying a broad range of software development tools, technologies and methodologies. It will develop a culture and appreciation of software carpentry and ‘codemanship’: creating useful and usable software artefacts. The course covers similar fundamentals to that of Computer Science but with an emphasis in later years on the design and development of software for particular applications, as well as examining architectural paradigms such as parallel and distributed computing. Students have the option of broadening their studies to include topics such as the teaching of computing, computer graphics, and the law pertaining to digital security. As such, students can graduate with a named award in Web Technology, Augmented & Virtual Reality, Network Security or Data Security and be prepared for a varied career in applied software engineering. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/G600
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CARDIFF SCHOOL OF
TECHNOLOGIES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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MSc
COMPUTING The course aims to provide a high quality and professionally relevant postgraduate programme, developing in students a critical appreciation of the creation and use of computer-based systems. Graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop high quality systems and to manage all aspects of their production and maintenance, thus enabling a student to enhance their existing skills in anticipation of meeting the increasing commercial demand for advanced computing graduates. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/postgraduate
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MSc
DATA SCIENCE The course provides a professional and popular postgraduate programme of study that develops in students a critical appreciation of data science and the use of software to analyse and synthesise data. Data Science or “Big Data� has never been more important. Modern computing systems and software have allowed greater insights to be garnered from very larger data sets and to provide actionable information. Graduates from this course will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop and manage data science systems, thus enabling students to enhance their existing skills in anticipation of meeting the increasing commercial demand in this area. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/postgraduate
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MSc
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT The course provides a professionally relevant postgraduate programme developing competences in technology and how technology may serve the purposes of management. Modules in project management, with an emphasis on technology and risk, establish fundamental skills before moving on to address the increasingly important information security. Aspects of social computing are covered as well as key information management tools. Students will be required to undertake a team based software development project. Broadening options exist within geospatial and data analysis. All students will be required to undertake a technology dissertation. Graduates from this programme will be well equipped to perform well in the modern workplace where technology is ubiquitous and essential to maintain the competitive edge. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/postgraduate
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MSc
TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT Technological innovations are typically managed through the medium of a project. The course aims to provide a high quality and professionally relevant postgraduate programme, developing in students a critical appreciation of the whole lifecycle of a technology based project from inception to adoption and eventual disposal. The blend of more generic project management competencies with speciďŹ c technological awareness will provide a solid foundation for a future career as a manager of technological projects. The encouragement of students to function as autonomous learners should result in graduates who will have developed the foundations for future and continuing professional development. www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/postgraduate
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CARDIFF OUR CITY, YOUR HOME Cardiff is an exciting, modern capital city that punches well above its weight for its size and relatively small population of around 350,000 people. It has been described as the ‘epitome of cool’ by the renowned travel guide Lonely Planet, and ‘one of the coolest cities in the UK’ by Rough Guides. In 2017 the city also topped the NatWest Student Living Index as the most affordable student city in the UK. Cardiff’s big city attitude combined with its small city benefits make it the ideal place to live, work and study. Find out more at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/cardiff
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CARDIFF A TECH FOCUSED CAPITAL CITY The past few years has seen the Welsh technology industry emerge as the fastest growing outside of London. Initiatives such as Be The Spark, Cardiff Start and Tramshed Tech offer support for entrepreneurs and start-ups through co-working spaces, regular networking events and workshops. In addition, the £1.28 billion Cardiff Capital Region City Deal launched by the Welsh government includes plans to drive digital innovation across South East Wales. This means our graduates will be well paced to take advantage of the opportunities that exist in the growing Welsh tech sector and beyond.
Jessica Leigh Jones, Director, Engineering Education Scheme Wales, Sony
“Looking at the future skillsets required in the next 5-10 years, Cardiff School of Technologies will address the needs for data, artificial intelligence, robotics and software to help meet a wide range of industry needs.”
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Cardiff School of Technologies 2 miles from the city centre of Cardiff
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CARDIFF SCHOOL OF
TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PROGRAMMES 2019