You work in our Software Laboratories, developing your analytical, design and programming skills. You study important applications such as the Internet, World Wide Web and email, along with the human element in effective systems. Second-year work develops your skills in software team management. You also explore databases, graphics, logic processing and software management. In your third year you work on an individual project, often related to your other area of study.
Teaching is by lectures, tutorials and laboratory demonstration.
There are also some on-line teaching and discussion groups. We assess your work through your laboratory assignments, case studies and essays as well as examinations. Prospects You graduate with an understanding of the essential science and engineering of computers and software. You have job prospects therefore with computer manufacturers and software companies, in the manufacturing industry, communications, business and commerce, banking, local government, the Civil Service, education and training. You could even use your graphics skills to become an animator in film and television.