BSc Internet Computing

About the Course

The development of the Internet has been the most important innovation in computing since the origins of the field itself. All the evidence suggests that the Internet will continue to grow and evolve for the foreseeable future.

The BSc Internet Computing programme has been designed to provide you with an understanding of a wide range of contemporary subjects corresponding to growth in the demand for graduates with Internet-related skills.

This programme seeks to address this skills shortage by providing potential students with the necessary knowledge and abilities that will be attractive to future employers. The programme is designed to engage you in a wide variety of experiences through the use of workshops, group work, industrial visits and project work. You will develop an extensive range of practical skills that will be attractive to future employers. At the same time, it will allow you to study an evolving branch of Computing that is extending the boundaries of technology.

You will gain a variety of practical skills including:

  • Problem-solving, analysis and design of real world scenarios
  • A wide knowledge of application software covering the areas of Computing and the Internet, programming and systems development skills, particularly in the context of the Web, will be developed
  • Transferable skills sought after by many employers today, such as effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Award
BSc (Single Honours)

UCAS Code
G450

2012 Entry

Language Choice
English

Course Length
3 years full-time; part-time study available

Entry Requirements

You will be invited to visit the University to discuss the course. Entry is based on individual merit.

Career Opportunities

  • Computer manager in public, private and third sector
  • Management consultancy
  • Research

Department

School of Business

Campus

Carmarthen Campus

Typical modules

  • Web Design
  • Mathematics for Computing
  • Visual Programming and Program Design
  • Computing Systems and Data Communications
  • Project Management
  • E-Commerce Development and Management
  • Interactive Web Development

Key Features

  • Course covers the topical issues in a local, national and global context
  • Links with agencies and businesses using and developing computing systems
  • Practical focus
  • Assistance with finding paid and unpaid placements