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Web Computing
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Start year: | 2012 |
| Location: | Canterbury |
| Award/s: | BSc (Hons) |
| Type: | Full-time |
| Options: | Year in industry |
The incredible growth of the web over the last decade has had a major impact on business and commerce.
There is a high demand for graduates who have technical skills in web and internet technologies, and this programme gives you an excellent understanding of web software development, e-commerce and internet security, and a more general background in software engineering and other aspects of computer science.
Over half our students do a year in industry, which gives you work experience, a salary and the possibility of a job with the same company after graduation. You can also work during your studies as a consultant at the Kent IT Clinic, earning credit towards your degree while providing computing support to local businesses.
The School of Computing is an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence for programming education, with 95% of our research judged to be of international quality. The School is also home to two National Teaching Fellows, authors of widely used textbooks and award-winning Java teaching systems such as BlueJ and Greenfoot.
Among our staff are world class researchers – 95% of our Computer Science research was judged of international quality, with 65% rated as world leading or internationally excellent. This means you get a chance to study subjects close to the leading edge.
Degree programmes
Did you know?
The School of Computing is in the top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects in The Guardian Good University Guide 2011.
See individual programmes for entry requirements and other information
Single honours degrees
Modules
Stage 1
Core modules- Computer Systems
- Foundations of Computing 1
- Further Object-Oriented Programming
- Interaction Design
- Introduction to Information Systems
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Managers and Organisations
- Website Design
Stage 2
Core modules- Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity
- Audio and Video Technology
- Database Systems
- Distributed Systems and Networks
- E-Commerce Technology
- Operating Systems and Architecture
- Software Engineering Practice
Stage 3
You have a choice of a computing or electronics project and take five or six optional modules depending on the project you choose.
Core module- Project
Including, but not limited to:
- Cognitive Neural Networks
- Computer Networks and Communication
- Computer Security and Cryptography
- Computing Graphics and Visualisation
- Computing in the Classroom
- Computing Law and Professional Responsibility
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
- Digital Culture
- Electronic Commerce
- Embedded Computer Systems
- Image Analysis and Applications
- IT Consultancy Methods
- IT Consultancy Practice
- Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
- Natural Computation.
Year in industry
There is an option to spend a year working in industry between Stages 2 and 3. Our dedicated Placement Team can help you find a placement and support you during the year. Our students go to a wide range of companies, including IBM, Intel and Thomson Reuters or overseas to employers in locations including Amsterdam, Hong Kong and India.
Teaching and assessment
Most modules run for a single 12-week term, and usually include a combination of lectures, seminars, private study and practical sessions.
Assessment is by a combination of coursework and end-of-year examination, apart from the project, which is assessed wholly by coursework.
The teaching on this programme is provided by both the School of Computing and the School of Engineering and Digital Arts.
Entry requirements
Passing the computing pathway of the Kent IFP at an acceptable level guarantees you entry onto the first year of this degree programme.
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Offer levels
A/AS level 320 points (3.5 A level equivalents), inc 3 A levels, IB Diploma 33 points inc 5 in Mathematics (6 in Mathematics Studies) or IB Diploma with 16 points at Higher inc 5 in Mathematics (6 in Mathematics Studies).
BTEC National Diploma Distinction, Distinction, Merit overall.
Required subjects
- GCSE Mathematics grade C.
Careers
Those students who choose to take the year in industry option, find the practical experience they gain gives them a real advantage in the graduate job market. In addition, the Kent It Clinic gives you the option to take on consultancy work for local companies, giving you real-world experience and earning credits towards your academic studies.
Our high graduate employment rate speaks for itself, with recent graduates going on to work at Accenture, BT, GlaxoSmithKline, IBM, Intel, KCC, Lilly, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Oracle, Thomson Reuters and T-Mobile.
For more information on the services Kent provides to improve your employment prospects, go to www.kent.ac.uk/employability
Professional recognition
This is a new programme, and full British Computer Society Chartered IT Professional (BCS CITP) and partial Chartered Engineer (BCS CEng) accreditation has been applied for.