G610 - BSc (Hons) Software Development
2010-11

Businesses and organisations need efficient, robust and correct software, but the development process is often complex, time-consuming and expensive. As a result, there is a serious need for professional software developers. This degree addresses the gap in the market. You will study the fundamental principles of Software Development and learn to tackle professional and practical issues as well as enhance your employment opportunities.

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 and Design
• COMP208 - Group Software Project
• COMP213 - Advanced Object Oriented Programming
• COMP220 - Software Development Tools

The following two modules:

• COMP211 - Internet Principles
• COMP212 - Distributed Systems

Or the following two modules:

• COMP219 - Artificial Intelligence
• COMP222 - Principles of Computer Game Design and Implementation

Plus two modules from the following list (or COMP104) provided pre-requisites are satisified.

• COMP104 - Operating System Concepts(only in 2011-12)
• COMP280 - Work Based Learning for Science
• COMP281 - Principles of C and Memory Management
• COMP282 - Advanced Object Oriented C Languages
• COMP283 - Applied Database Management
• COMP284 - Scripting Languages

Third Year Modules

• COMP319 - Software Engineering II
• COMP390 - Honours Year Computer Science Project

Plus two first semester modules from:

• COMP321 - Ontology Languages and Their Applications
• COMP323 - Introduction to Computational Game Theory
• COMP327 - Mobile Computing
• COMP329 - Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Three second semester modules from:

• COMP310 - Multi-Agent Systems
• COMP313 - Formal Methods
• COMP317 - Semantics of Programming Languages
• COMP318 - Advanced Web Technologies

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.