COMPUTER SCIENCE

The International Foundation Programme will be taught at the UA92 Business School

• Academic and English Skills

This module is designed to provide students the grounding ready to undertake Level 4 study. It focuses on developing students’ knowledge, communication, analytical, critical thinking and key transferable skills which support undergraduate study. It includes a planned combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, peer support activities, and blended learning to enable candidates to achieve these essential skills. There is an emphasis on student-driven learning and student engagement and participation in the design and evaluation of the module.

• Introduction to Numerical Techniques

This module will introduce students to basic maths theory and concepts to prepare them for studies in the first year of a degree. It includes a planned combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, peer support activities, and blended learning to enable candidates to achieve these essential skills. There is an emphasis on student-driven learning and student engagement and participation in the design and evaluation of the module.

• Introduction to Research

This module is designed to provide students with the necessary research skills to be able to succeed at Level 4 study and beyond. It will enable students to understand, generate, analyse and interpret data and to draw valid conclusions from data. It develops students research skills, how to conduct effective research supported by a clear research plan and data analysis techniques. It includes a planned combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, peer support activities, and blended learning to enable candidates to achieve these essential skills. There is an emphasis on student-driven learning and student engagement and participation in the design and evaluation of the module.

• Principles of IT

This module aims to develop in students from a wide range of cultures and experience with computers a good understanding of and ability to use common applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) in document creation, data collation and presentation. Students will also be made aware of the benefits of using web-based applications for information presentation and will be expected to use IT to communicate information effectively in a variety of forms. It includes a planned combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, peer support activities, and blended learning to enable candidates to achieve these essential skills. There is an emphasis on student-driven learning and student engagement and participation in the design and evaluation of the module.

Front End Development

You’ll get to grips with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, learning how to design and build a website based using a real-world scenario

Back-End Development

You’ll take an in depth look at Webservers, that form the backbone of the Internet. You’ll gain an understanding of Linux system management, PHP programming language, Structured Query Language (SQL) and database development theory; whilst building a database-based webserver app hosted on a Linux based server.

Software Design

You’ll take a look at how software systems are developed from inception to delivery and testing. You’ll learn about both traditional software development lifecycle and agile methodologies as well as complete a group design assignment to simulate a workplace team working environment.

Computational Problem-Solving

You’ll develop the skills to devise efficient algorithms and undertake practical exercises implementing algorithms in the Python programming language. You’ll also learn how to interpret, and more importantly, present data.

Interactive Learning and Communication Skills (Integrated Year One only)

Designed for international students, this entry point will develop a greater understanding of the skills you will need to develop in order to successfully and confidently progress with your UK degree.

The additional module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy, and research and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study. The areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening will be covered. The Integrated Year One will also help students understand the institutional culture, practices and core terminology of UK higher education.

Integrated Year One students will study all academic modules with direct Year One entrants. Additional support and guidance, designed for international students, will also be provided.

The Integrated Year One accepts students with a lower academic level than the standard Year One.

Cloud Computing

You’ll study the Cloud; a defining technology of this decade. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands on and develop a Cloud based solution and understand the methodology required to devise a strategy for such solutions.

Cyber Security and Risk

You’ll learn how to identify and mitigate risks and how to build systems that are resilient and robust to threat, using cyber security principles. You’ll focus on the management SQL injection attack and how to mitigate Denial of Service attacks.

Information Systems

You’ll study advanced SQL programming, gaining an in depth knowledge about database technologies used to implement information systems. You’ll also look at the formal processes for documenting system requirements that are used to generate the code.

Solution Architecture

You’ll get to grips with how TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) is employed by organisations, and alternatives such as Zachman. You’ll develop your architectural knowledge, an essential skill when joining a large corporate employer.

Global Intelligent Systems

You’ll gain an understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts; you’ll cover machine learning, neural networks, with guided practical assessment using Python based API’s.

Human Elements of System Design

You’ll get a solid grounding in user interface principles; discover why developing a system that practices good user design principles is essential for any computing system, public facing website, or internal corporate system.

Contemporary Issues in Computer Science

You’ll take a look at some of the most contemporary issues within Computer Science, such as remote working, automation and automated transport; understanding how ethical and legal issues can impact on the process of information systems development.

Final Project

You’ll undertake a large-scale project based on an actual computing workplace brief. You’ll draw on your knowledge and skills to to deliver a comprehensive, quality solution to a real-world computing problem.

Rooted in the real world, and driven by industry innovation, our Computer Science degree will set you up for an exhilarating and rewarding career as part of the next generation digital workforce.

You’ll have the tools to succeed in various roles, including software developer, software engineer, computer programmer, computer technician, app developer or web designer.

Doing a Computer Science degree in Manchester, you’ll be surrounded by innovation and tech, and benefit from connections and opportunities with exciting industry partners.

Computing roles are some of the most in-demand and highest-paying jobs around. According to Total Jobs, the average salary for computer science roles in Manchester of £47,500.