Internet Computing BSc(Hons)
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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
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
Sandwich: 4 years
UCAS code G453 (campus code U)
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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 ContextYear 2
Web Application Development
Research Methods
Object-oriented Design and Implementation
Business Environment for Internet Computing
Client Server Databases
Authoring for Multimedia Applications
ScriptingYear 3
Optional placement yearFinal year
Individual project
Managing the eEnterprise
Internet Game Design and Development
Advanced Internet Application Development
Data Management
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyA-levels:
BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.ND/C (Level 3):
DMM.International Baccalaureate:
32 points, specified subjects.QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.Foundation degree/HND
direct to 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
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Career opportunities
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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 12,500 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.