Teaching and learning methods encourage the development of the personal skills sought by today's employers. Particular emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills and group work is widely used to develop a team approach to problem solving. Work experience placement in the third year and an extensive personal project in the final year equip the graduate with a host of practical skills of direct relevance to employers. The course seeks to produce graduates with the precise combination of skills required to design and develop robust, efficient, quality software. The core study further develops students' design and specification abilities.
Students cover advanced software implementation topics and project management.
The final year includes an individual project, as well as a number of advanced software implementation topics and project management. Human factors for computer design considered together with issues for real time systems. Modern Language, International Studies and Business options available throughout the course. Placements abroad through established European links. Excellent employment prospects on graduation.