Internet Computing BSc(Hons)

  • Overview

    More and more use is being made of the internet by large and small businesses, local authorities and central government.

    Hidden behind the customer interface there is an important infrastructure of ICT systems comprising networks, databases and software. This course focuses on the development of both the interface and the supporting infrastructure.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 years

    With placement year 4 years

    UCAS code G453 (campus code U)

  • Course content

    Course structure

    Year 3 is normally spent in a paid professional placement enabling students to use their accumulated skills, and providing invaluable experience when approaching the job market on graduation.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Programming
    Databases
    Dynamic Web Page Construction
    Requirements Analysis
    Human Computer Interaction
    Professional Practice
    Computing in Context

    Year 2
    Web Application Development
    Research Methods
    Object-oriented Design and Implementation
    Business Environment for Internet Computing
    Client Server Databases
    Authoring for Multimedia Applications
    Scripting

    Year 3
    Optional placement year

    Final year
    Individual project
    Managing the eEnterprise
    Internet Game Design and Development
    Advanced Internet Application Development
    Data Management

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBB.

    BTEC
    DDM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    32 points, specified subjects.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 24 credits at merit or above. Level 3 units in computing required.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    may enable you to start the course in year 2 or 3.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Location

    Location Help Hastings

  • Career opportunities

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc(Hons) Internet Computing  [J4EG023]
    UK/EU 9,000 GBP
    Island Students 9,000 GBP
    International 12,900 GBP

    When on a placement (sandwich) year, students pay a reduced fee in the placement year of this course. This is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee is likely to increase with inflation.