Information Systems and Information Technology

Graduates of this part-time, industry-oriented course are equipped with the advanced skills necessary to function as information technology professionals in a broad range of commercial, industrial and public sector environments. In view of the rapidly changing nature of the computer industry, graduates are equipped with a wide and educationally sound background in order that they may possess the flexibility likely to be required for future career development.

Examinations

Written assessment and/or continuous assessment for each module taken.

Exemptions

Exemptions from certain modules and/or stages may be available to students who have already completed a relevant academic course.

The course has a modular structure with four stages and three exit points. Student can take all or a subset of modules in each year.

Year 1

• Computing Fundamentals 1
• Information Systems in Organisations
• Programming and Algorithms 1
• Interface Design and Web Development
• Computer Technology 1
• Programming Pradigms and Data Structuress

Year 2

• Computing Fundamentals 2
• Object Oriented Programming
• Computer Technology 2
• Programming and Algorithms 2
• Database Systems
• Computer Comms and Networking

Year 3

Select from a series of options, or do an industry-based work placement

• Software Engineering
• Professional and Legal Issues in IS & IT
• Advanced Computer Networking
• Internat Application Development
• IT Management
• Cloud Computing
• Advanced Databases Systems
• Work Placement

Year 4

Select from a series of options, and complete a capstone project

• Information Systems Engineering
• Security & Cryptography
• Geographical Information Systems
• Information Systems Project Management
• Distributed Systems
• Machine Learning for Data Analytics
• Information Security Services
• Bioinformatics

Graduates of this course are equipped with an industry-relevant qualification, facilitating their entry into the ICT industry or their progression within this industry. As is typical of an undergraduate qualification, graduates have knowledge and skills across the breadth of the ICT area with a specialisation through their choice of domain for their final year project.

Graduates of the BSc (Honours) can apply for membership of the Chartered Institute for Information Technology and can apply for status as Chartered IT Professional or Chartered Engineer following the acquisition of relevant experience post-graduation.

• Passport
• Grading Scale
• School Transcripts / Date of Completion (Both Original Language & Translated)
• Proof of English Proficiency / Date of Exam
• Up to Date Resume