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BSc (Hons) Computing at The British College is run in partnership with Leeds Beckett University. The course is designed to provide students with highly sought-after skills in computer programming, database development, networking, website development and systems modelling which are the vital skills for current industry. This course will allow you to work on real-world projects, focusing on a specialist area of your choice such as mobile communications, web technology and database or software development.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to provide students with:

• Practical skills along with theoretical knowledge of established techniques of analysis, design and system development in the global market.
• A thorough knowledge of and a precarious understanding of key aspects of computing, from the forefront of the discipline.
• The aptitude to embark on computing projects to a professional standards by the consistent application and review of development, management and evaluation methods and techniques.
• Involvement in co-operative working through group projects.
• Professional level skills in technical and report writing, presentations along with public speaking.
• The ability to independently undertake research and critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data.
• a broad understanding of IT Industry that enables them to be enterprising in devising and sustaining arguments and solving problems using innovative ideas and implementing learned techniques in a multicultural and globalizing world

Students' facilities

• UK standard teaching rooms
• State-of-the-art computer labs (Open access Computer lab, Computer forensic & security lab)
• Highly qualified teachers and engineers
• Modern library with access to international course books, journals and other printed material
• Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• A subscription to Microsoft's Developer Network (MSDN)
• Access to career counselling and employers through work visits, seminars and other activities.
• Opportunities to gain professional and leadership skills.
• Indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
• Gymnasium

Your Career:

BSc (Hons) Computing has been designed to provide students seeking to embark on a computing career with particular emphasis on the following roles:-

• software developers or engineers,
• web developers,
• Database developers or administrators and
• Network architects and technicians.

On completion of BSc (Hons) Computing students may also proceed to a postgraduate course in a related subject area. The British College has a number of industry links through which students can obtain placement opportunities. Alternately, our students will be fully equipped to create their own IT start-up company as well.

Click here to learn More about the programme and the course Syllabus: BSc (Hons) Computing