Our distinctive portfolio of undergraduate courses addresses a range of fast moving subjects at the cutting edge of technology.

Information Technology Management for Business BSc (Hons)

This programme has been developed as a direct response to the needs of international companies for a graduate workforce capable of managing the Information Technology function within industry and commerce. BT, Computer Associates, Ford, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Lehman Brothers, Morgan Stanley, Norwich Union and Unilever have collaborated to produce a programme which specifically addresses their increasing demand for graduate employees with key knowledge and skills in business and technology. The programme has been designed to include explicit and measurable objectives in terms of your employability, providing you with invaluable experience in personal, inter-personal and project working.

Mobile Computing BSc (Hons)

The latest developments in computing provide the ability to communicate anytime, anyplace, and anywhere using mobile telecommunications. On this course you can explore this technology through grounding in computing and communication networks and a focus on mobile and portable devices such as PDAs and mobile phones. This course teaches you the skills needed to program and configure mobile devices and networks. You will be able to develop new and exciting applications for existing and emerging mobile devices.

Network Computing BSc (Hons)

The emphasis of this course is on network software, systems, and applications. The course includes the foundations of computing and the advanced study of computer network construction, administration and security. The course is designed to give you the key skills of computer programming for networks, and the use of operating systems to provide network security and access, or denial of access, to applications and facilities.

Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Our Computer Science course provides a solid foundation in this rapidly developing area, and offers you a chance to specialise in some of the most recent technological advances. Internationally recognised teaching staff will support and guide you towards becoming a competent professional with the talent to exploit your knowledge in an industry where there is a huge unmet need for successful graduates.

Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Software Engineering deals with the transformation of information into more complex forms of meaning. It does this through its final products, software systems, which are programs and procedures implemented on a computer system. Software Engineering is a constructive approach to the development of software; it is independent of the application of the software product itself.

To succeed as a software engineer you will need an understanding of engineering principles and their application, design skills, knowledge of good management practice, computing science and mathematical formalism.

Computer Games & Animation BSc (Hons)

The production of computer games and computer-based animations is a varied and creative field. It includes game programming; development of support tools; virtual environment and level design; creation of 3D models, animations, animation scripts, and visual and sound effects; and high-level design of player or viewer experiences. To succeed in these areas, knowledge of programming and software engineering techniques, the mathematical geometry of 3D graphics, and the hardware and software technologies used in producing games and animations are useful and necessary at all levels; even creative and design jobs in industry require a strong grasp of the technical underpinnings.

Media Technology BSc (Hons)

Accredited by the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology)

The media industries are now totally dependent on technology to capture, process, transmit, store and output the images, text and sounds that they communicate. Although the devices are often designed so that users are unaware of the technology, the equipment nonetheless has to be designed, serviced, repaired, installed and modified. Moreover, certain items of equipment require a high degree of technical competence to operate them effectively.

The single honours in Media Technology is a three-year course with an additional, optional work placement year. Taught in our purpose-built premises with up-to-the-minute facilities, the course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work as a technician or engineer in this fascinating, exciting and growing field.

In addition we have invested in the latest state-of-the-art newsroom technology with Avid and have become a major partner in the Avid Academic Partnership Scheme.

Please note that this is not a media studies course. The course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully satisfies the educational requirements for the Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration with the Engineering Council.

Multimedia Production BSc (Hons)

Accredited by the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology)

This course covers all aspects of the multimedia field, from the creative and artistic to the technical and managerial. As a result you will be able to work at any level in the industry, as a designer, an engineer or a manager. It draws from the four areas of electronics, computing, digital media and publishing - all from a production-process angle.

This approach is perfect for you if you want a career in the growing multimedia industry, which now includes video, audio, and music production, graphics and animation and their associated delivery systems such as interactive DVDs and websites.

The course combines the theory behind production processes and direct hands-on experience at all stages of these processes. The theoretical element covers a diverse range of topics, including electronics, computer hardware and software systems, data manipulation, project planning and management, aesthetics, presentation and design.

Sound Technology and Digital Music BSc (Hons)

Accredited by the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology)

The technology of sound is an exciting and rapidly expanding field of engineering that now interfaces with many other aspects of media production. To understand and join in this revolution you will study topics such as sound recording and production, music and electroacoustic composition, studio design, video production and computing.

However, the aim is not simply to educate students in separate disciplines, but to foster a genuine interdisciplinary approach. For this reason, the course also incorporates modules in electronics, digital audio, e-music, video production, and business management. This places the course at the forefront of audio technology and provides students with the experience and expertise needed to build a career in the diverse professional audio world. Graduates from this programme will be knowledgeable and technically skilled in audio technology.

The course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully satisfies the educational requirements for the Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration with the Engineering Council.