G501 - BSc (Hons) Internet Computing
2010-11

As the internet becomes increasingly significant, so does the demand for graduates with internet-related skills. This programme addresses the current skills shortage. You will be given the knowledge of internet principles that employers want, whilst at the same time studying a branch of Computer Science that is pushing at the boundaries of technology.

For the full documentation see the programme specification.

Accredited by the BCS as fully meeting the education requirement for CITP registration and partially meeting the educational requirement for CEng.

First Year Modules

• COMP101 - Introduction to Programming in Java
• COMP102 - Introduction to Databases
• COMP103 - Computer Systems
• COMP104 - Operating System Concepts
• COMP106 - Human-Centric Computing
• COMP108 - Algorithmic Foundations
• COMP109 - Foundations of Computer Science
• COMP110 - Professional Skills in Computer Science
• COMP118 - Logic in Computer Science

Second Year Modules

• COMP201 - Software Engineering I
• COMP207 - Database Development
• COMP211 - Internet Principles
• COMP212 - Distributed Systems
• COMP213 - Advanced OO Programming
• COMP216 - Internet Computing Group Project
• COMP281 - Principles of C and Memory Management
• COMP282 - Advanced Object Oriented C Languages

Plus one module from the following:

• COMP220 - Software Development Tools
• COMP104 - Operating System Concepts(only in 2011-12)

Third Year Modules

• COMP310 - Multi-agent Systems
• COMP318 - Advanced Web Technologies
• COMP319 - Software Engineering II
• COMP321 - Ontology Languages and Their Applications
• COMP327 - Mobile Computing
• COMP395 - Honours Year Internet Computing Project

And one module from the following:

• COMP315 - Technologies for E-Commerce
• COMP324 - Complex Information and Social Networks

Entrance Requirements (summarised here)
The typical offer for entrance to this degree programme is three subjects at GCE A level with grades AAB or better. We give a one grade bonus (ABB) when one or more mathematical subjects (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Computing/Computer Science, and Physics) are included in these three subjects. All students are also expected to have GCSE English Language at grade C or better and GCSE Mathematics at grade C or better. General Studies is taken into consideration. Key Skills qualifications and other evidence of aptitude are taken into account but are not usually included in the offer.

Applications are also welcomed from applicants with the following qualifications:

• Scottish Advanced Highers
• Irish Leaving Certificate
• BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
• 14-19 Advanced Diplomas
• Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma
• Access

We accept a wide range of international qualifications and offers are made on an individual basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants.

Changing Programmes
At registration you can change your programme to another one for which you satisfy the entry requirements. In addition, it will usually be possible to change to a different programme even as late as the end of the second year.

Disclaimer
Our degree programmes are subject to regular revision. Consequently, the collection of modules which are required or optional for a degree programme as well as the contents of modules are subject to change.