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European Computing/DEST Informatique
BSc(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 years

    With placement year: 4 years

    UCAS code G421

    About the course

    The only course in the country to offer both a UK honours degree and an equivalent French qualification, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop a diverse understanding of how European business operates and to become perfectly placed for success in the computing industry.

    You will gain computing skills and earn an DEST (Diplome d'Etudes Superieurs Technologiques d'Informatique) while spending five months of the final year at the famous IUT Universite Paris Descartes, where you will study in French.

    The university fully supports students with relocation, including helping to find accommodation in Paris, and Erasmus grants may be available for UK-based students during the study period abroad.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBB. Must include French AS-level or equivalent.

    BTEC
    DDM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    32 points.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 24 credits at merit or above. AS-level French, or equivalent, 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 and 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.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    There is an optional third year placement in a French-speaking organisation, which will provide you invaluable experience when approaching the job market upon graduation.

    It is possible for students who have completed at least two years of relevant study on another course to enter the final year of this course.

    Areas of study

    The computing industry needs professionals with good computing skills, experience of working in mainland Europe, and an understanding of how European business operates. This unique course offers both a UK honours degree and also an equivalent French qualification - the Diplome d'Etudes Superieurs Technologiques (DEST) d'Informatique. Students gain both computing skills and the ability to communicate effectively in French, spending five months of the final year at the IUT Universite Rene Descartes, Paris, studying in French alongside French colleagues. (Erasmus grants may be available for UK-based students during the study period in Paris.)

    The first years of the course are closely allied to the BSc(Hons) Business Information Systems degree.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    - Programming Concepts
    - Databases
    - Web Development
    - Requirements Analysis
    - Human-computer Interaction
    - Professional Practice
    - Computing Context
    - Business Requirements
    - Introduction to Organisations
    - Digital Technologies
    - French

    Year 2
    - Web Application Development
    - Databases
    - Networking Technologies
    - Systems Analysis and Design
    - Project Planning and Control
    - Socio-technical Approaches to Information Systems
    - French

    Optional placement year

    Year 4
    At Brighton, in English:
    - Usability Evaluation
    - Project Management
    - Web Mastery
    - Project

    In Paris, in French:
    - Parallelism in Computers
    - Information Systems
    - European Business
    - Project

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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) European Computing/DEST Informatique  [J4EG029]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Career opportunities

    With an acute shortage of computing professionals with experience of working in mainland Europe, this course gives our students a real advantage in the job market.

    Visit the careers service website.

Applying for 2013 entry

We have limited places available on this course.

Please call us for advice 01273 644644

International applicants should call
+44 (0)207 250 6749

Application process
Book your open day place
Find out more

01273 642428
Email cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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