Computer Science - Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Computer Science (Degree Apprenticeship) course covers all the necessary skills you will need to be a computing professional, from idea generation to system implementation. Year 1 of the course is accelerated learning, whereby apprenticeship students study 120 credit points, equivalent to full-time students. Delivered this way, apprenticeship students can maximise their performance in industry from second year having acquired a strong knowledge base from this accelerated learning approach. Upon successful completion of Year 1, apprenticeship students move to part-time mode of attendance/study and join the part-time sequence of module delivery along with other part-time students on the course. Each year of study is comprised of two semesters, each 15-weeks in duration. During the first year of study, the student will attend University three/four days per week (full-time study mode), completing 60-credit points per semester, and will spend the rest of the week with the company. Outside of delivery of both semesters and any time commitment required for completion of examinations, the apprentice is permitted to work full-time with the company. Post Year 1 (Years 2-4), the mode of study changes from full-time to part-time. Apprentices will attend University one day per week (part-time mode) and complete 40-credit points of study. The four remaining days per week will be spent with the company. Apprentices will, therefore, in years 2 through to 4, require training on one day per week during semesters 1 and 2. Apprenticeship students will advance their programming skills and develop the necessary capabilities to design, build, operate and maintain complex computer systems. The modules within the course provide an excellent platform for skill development through practical application. They will also be exposed to more advanced topics to consolidate your knowledge and understanding of software systems development. Through the Final Year Project, students will also gain practical experience in the planning, development and implementation of a computing system. Members of the teaching team are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy and Members of the industry professional body - the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Through their research, knowledge transfer and placement activities, teaching staff are also actively engaged with the local software and IT industry, and many modules on the course are directly informed by staff research activities.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Computer Science (Degree Apprenticeship) course covers all the necessary skills you will need to be a computing professional, from idea generation to system implementation. Year 1 of the course is accelerated learning, whereby apprenticeship students study 120 credit points, equivalent to full-time students. Delivered this way, apprenticeship students can maximise their performance in industry from second year having acquired a strong knowledge base from this accelerated learning approach. Upon successful completion of Year 1, apprenticeship students move to part-time mode of attendance/study and join the part-time sequence of module delivery along with other part-time students on the course. Each year of study is comprised of two semesters, each 15-weeks in duration. During the first year of study, the student will attend University three/four days per week (full-time study mode), completing 60-credit points per semester, and will spend the rest of the week with the company. Outside of delivery of both semesters and any time commitment required for completion of examinations, the apprentice is permitted to work full-time with the company. Post Year 1 (Years 2-4), the mode of study changes from full-time to part-time. Apprentices will attend University one day per week (part-time mode) and complete 40-credit points of study. The four remaining days per week will be spent with the company. Apprentices will, therefore, in years 2 through to 4, require training on one day per week during semesters 1 and 2. Apprenticeship students will advance their programming skills and develop the necessary capabilities to design, build, operate and maintain complex computer systems. The modules within the course provide an excellent platform for skill development through practical application. They will also be exposed to more advanced topics to consolidate your knowledge and understanding of software systems development. Through the Final Year Project, students will also gain practical experience in the planning, development and implementation of a computing system. Members of the teaching team are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy and Members of the industry professional body - the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Through their research, knowledge transfer and placement activities, teaching staff are also actively engaged with the local software and IT industry, and many modules on the course are directly informed by staff research activities.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

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