BSc (Hons)
Computing
(with foundation year)*

• Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study.
• These courses respond to identified skills gaps. They will provide you with the critical understanding, knowledge and skills needed for successful employment.
• Personal Development Planning is integrated throughout the course to develop the skills framework necessary for effective personal, academic and career management.
• The university is home to ARCLab, which specializes in research in the field of Computing and Computer Science.
• Newly refurbished IT labs.

Year 1 (Foundation Year)

The foundation year provides students with the knowledge and confidence in the use of formula, data manipulation and representation.  You will gain an understanding of the core hardware and software associated with the use of computer systems, as well as keeping up to date with current developments in technology.  There will be numerous opportunities to work on practical activities such as robots, CAD design which will be further developed at degree level

Modules

• Computing Mathematics
• Computer Hardware and Software
• Developments in Technology
• Design and Technology
• The Skills You Need
• Contextual Studies

Year 2 (Level 4)

Your first year contains essential fundamental material which is relevant in all of our computing programmes. You will learn both subject specific skills along with transferable skills which will increase your employability prospects.
With the support of your tutors, you will learn about some of the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to computing and computer applications. You will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of some of the tools, practices and methodologies used in the specification, design, implementation and testing of computer software systems.

Modules

• Web Design and Development
• Computer Systems
• Managing Data
• Problem Solving with Programming
• Information and Systems Engineering
• Fundamentals of Networks and Security

Year 3 (Level 5)

Your next year continues teaching you the fundamentals of the discipline, and more specialist modules start to be introduced. You will also undertake a group project where you will gain important skills in project management techniques and the professional and ethical issues of project management. You will also deepen your knowledge of programming concepts and approaches as well as being introduced to systems development techniques and the professional, legal and ethical issues relevant to the computing and IT industry.

Modules

• Responsible Computing
• Group Project Design
• Group Project Implementation
• Databases and Web-based Information Systems
• Applied Programming
• Internet and Mobile Applications Development

Year 4 (Level 6)

Once you reach your final year, you will further develop your skills through taught modules and research, with a focus on the latest developments in your chosen discipline. You will also undertake an individual final year project, which will help prepare you for the kind of tasks and situations you may encounter in the workplace. The final year practical and project work will require the type of evaluation of technical and non-technical factors and the management of methodologies and systems development techniques which IT professionals exercise early in their careers.

Modules

• IT Project Management
• Future Technologies
• Project/ Project Dissertation
• Distributed Data and Data Analytics
• Advanced Mobile Development

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

BSc (Hons) Computing (four years including foundation year)

UCAS Code: I908

Our general requirement for the foundation year is UCAS tariff points of 48 but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications, as well as motivation and potential to succeed.

Applicants, who do not meet the criteria above, will be assessed on an individual basis by interview.

If you have studied in another European country, please check the Entry Requirements for your qualification.

International Students - BSc (Hons) Computing (four years including foundation year)

If you are an international student please visit the countries page and select your country to see the relevant academic and English language entry requirements.

Assessment is seen as an integral part of learning and assessment criteria are linked to individual module learning outcomes.

Assessment methods include practical assessments, reports and essays, analysis of case studies, oral presentations, seminar papers, project work, personal development portfolio, examinations and unseen class tests. Assessment will involve both individual and group/team-based assignments.

In the specialist security modules, students will be able to get hands-on experience of practical assessment that will see them configuring a range of computer systems and going through the processes of penetration testing and ethical hacking.

Teaching and learning

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

Computing is essential to most careers these days, however this course will specifically prepare you for a number of specific industry-related positions such as:

• Network/database designer
• Network/database manager
• Web developer
• Developer /software applications developer
• Interactive multimedia roles
• IT Support
• IT Consultancy
• E-commerce

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2019/20 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000 per year.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages. 

You can see the full programme specification here.