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University of Leicester

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• Objectives
  Leicester offers you a young and dynamic department that takes a scientific and rigorous approach to computing. We recognise that computing is a vibrant and diverse discipline, ranging from the management and architecture of global IT projects, through to the scientific development of innovative theories and technologies. At Leicester you can build on your strengths and interests, whether they lie in creativity, inventiveness, scientific problem solving, or in applying business sense and organisation.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements * A/AS levels: Three A levels usually required. Two AS levels considered in place of one A level. General Studies accepted. Keys Skills may be considered. * GCSE: Mathematics Grade C or above is required for all degrees. Mathematics Grade B is preferred for G400/G401/G402/MComp. English Language Grade C or above usually required for G4N1/G4N3/G4N4. * Access to HE course: Pass, with a substantial number of credits at level 3. * European Baccalaureate: Pass with 65% overall. * International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28-30 * Leicestershire Progression Accord: 270–310 points plus full Accord credits. * BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DMM/DDM. * Other Qualifications: Other national and international qualifications welcomed. * Mature students welcomed: Alternative qualifications considered. * Second Year Entry: Possible for those with advanced qualifications compatible with our degree structure. * Applicants are not normally interviewed. All applicants receiving an offer will be invited to visit the Department. * These degrees are not available on a part-time basis.
• Academic title
  BSc Computing
• Course description
  BSc Computing
  
  Programme
  
  First Year
  
  The first year modules provide a solid grounding in the theories and technologies that underpin computing. We cover Java programming and program development environments (such as Eclipse), along with database systems and internet technologies (development environments such as Dreamweaver, and coding such as PHP and HTML, together with databases such as Access and SQL). There is a core module on discrete mathematics for applications, and you will also have the option to take supplementary subjects from other departments (which can be the School of Management). You learn a variety of study skills, organisation and management techniques ensuring that you can complete your degree effectively and are best placed to enter the real world of work.
  
  Second Year
  
  The 2nd year group project is a key feature of the second year, and we provide an extensive introduction that covers further organisational skills, and teaches you about computing law and professional practise. You will also take a module on software engineering and design that utilises the very latest tools and techniques. There are modules on advanced programming, networks and operating systems, and multimedia and computer graphics. A good knowledge of networking is extremely useful in today’s world of distributed computing; and students find our module on multimedia both exciting and challenging. This is rounded off by topics on business and financial computing that will equip you well for a variety of jobs.
  
  Third Year
  
  In addition to the 3rd year individual project, we offer you options including computer security, where you can learn the latest techniques for protecting important data; distributed systems, covering issues such as multi-threading and transactional interactions; compression methods for multimedia, where you find out how to store thousands of songs on a small music player; web technologies, where you learn how to write advanced web service programs; and a module on techniques for ensuring software quality. Each year other state-of-the-art topics may also be available.

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