Schemes of Study

The BSc schemes consist of three levels of study, each made up from two 15-week semesters of teaching and examination. To complete each level of study, you must obtain credits in a core set of modules, plus one or two specialist modules.

You will normally take four 10-credit academic modules plus 20 credits in professional skills in each semester. About 50% of each scheme is in Computing and is taught by our colleagues in Computer Science. The remaining modules cover topics related to digital electronics and digital communications, and include courses on the Internet, networking, microprocessor development, digital systems design and software engineering.

The modules taken at Level One form a basic core curriculum and cover topics including program design, data structures, digital systems design, an introduction to Internet applications, environmental awareness, and basic engineering analysis (Mathematics).

The curriculum develops at Level Two with the introduction of web applications technology, radio and digital communications and networking, microprocessors and software engineering, databases, operating systems and computer graphics.

At Level Three specialisation is introduced, with modules in software applications, Internet computing, Internet security, multimedia communications, networks and mobile communications and digital asic design. You will also complete an individual project worth 30 credits and pursue a taught engineering management module.

The technical modules available reflect the specialised work undertaken within our research groups. Several of them are elective, although there are some compulsory modules which reflect the particular needs of the degree scheme being studied.

The School acknowledges the importance of professional skills by providing 40 credits for this at each level. This gives you ample opportunity to develop and demonstrate the transferable skills deemed important by the profession, in addition to your technical knowledge. These include laboratory work, software development and computer programming, information and communications technology, personal and professional development, group work, project work, project planning and communication skills, including report writing. As part of this you will learn about website design including the creation of a simple website at Level One, and a content management application in Level Two. Your final year project will develop these skills further.

Career prospects

The rapid development of computing and communications technologies and their application to enterprise computing provides many opportunities for interesting and challenging work in ICCT. Graduates from these courses are well-placed to make telling contributions in this exciting new field.

Accreditation

All of our courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and allow successful graduates to proceed towards becoming a professional chartered engineer.  Their rigorous and regular reviews of our course content and delivery ensure you get the very best in teaching.

International students

ICCT welcomes applications from suitably-qualified international candidates.  Students who have already studied further education subjects in IT-related subjects may be considered for direct entry to the second year.  Study equivalent to UK A-levels will allow entry in to the first year.  International students must satisfy English language requirements, but extra summer courses teaching English are also available in the University.