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BA ( Hons )/ BSc ( Hons ) Creative Computing with Foundation Year
UCAS code BA ( Hons ) W950 BSc ( Hons ) W951
Duration 4 years full time , 5 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements Foundation level entry A level : EEE , BTEC : PPP , Tariff points : 48 points to include 1 A level , or equivalent .
Year 1 entry A level : BBB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Other qualifications such as vocational A levels ( AVCE ), BTECs and Access courses will also be considered .
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What ' s this course about ?
● Hone your artistic abilities while gaining practical experience with creative software and technology
● Use the latest computing concepts to create art , music , animation , apps , websites and games
● Learn graphic design , audio production and core coding techniques
● Explore programming for games , audio , virtual and augmented reality , and animation
Example topics
● Tools for games and animation
● Artificial intelligence
● Hackrobatics
● Advanced creative computing for music and sound
● Creative coding practice
● Responsive design and development
Example placements
● IBM
● Climax Games
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Course highlights
● Graduate with a BA by completing the creative assessments for modules in years 2 and 3 , and creative final-year project , or BSc opting for the technical options
● Optional foundation year if you don ’ t yet meet the entry requirements for a 3-year Bachelor ’ s degree
● Hone your creative skills by producing digital portfolios and physical artefacts for exhibitions
● Get experience in electronics and interface design
● Participate in Gamejam , a week-long event where you ’ ll make a computer game alongside other students , staff , alumni and professionals
● Experience technology you ’ ll use in your career including : a virtual reality suite , a Motion Capture ( MOCAP ) studio , game development kits and music studios with the latest equipment
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“ Roles could include : visual interface designer , computer graphics designer , video game developer , multimedia systems analyst , mobile app developer , web developer , sound engineer , or database manager ”
Future opportunities
You ’ ll have a versatile set of skills , practical knowledge and artistic ability , making you highly employable in fields including game design , music programming , digital marketing , design , creative practice and IT . Roles could include : visual interface designer , computer graphics designer , video game developer , multimedia systems analyst , mobile app developer , web developer , sound engineer , or database manager .
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BSc ( Hons ) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
UCAS code I901
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB-BBC , BTEC : DDM-DMM Must be in a relevant subject . Tariff points : 112-128 points , including an A level in a relevant subject , or equivalent .
Accredited course
British Computer Society – fulfilling academic requirement for CITP , and partially meeting academic requirement for CEng
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What ' s this course about ?
● Test the security of systems and investigate intrusions , building sought-after technical and investigative skills
● Discover how to penetrate systems , identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements
● Learn to identify cyber intruders , recommend security fixes , and stop hackers in their tracks
Example placements
● Deloitte
● The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory ( DSTL )
● Government Communications Headquarters ( GCHQ )
Example topics
● Core computing concepts for cyber security and forensic computing
● Architecture and operating systems
● Forensic investigations
● Security and cryptography
● Malware forensics
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Course highlights
● Hone your skills working with the Hampshire Police High Tech Crime Unit
● Gain valuable experience on an optional one-year paid work placement
● Learn to investigate cybercrime for the police and how to take cases through court
● Get to grips with the latest tools and techniques in our high-powered computer labs
● Apply your skills to practical problems through our partnerships with charities , and local and global organisations
● Design and develop software , hardware and networks in fields such as digital forensics and artificial intelligence
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‘ Getting the opportunity to use industrystandard technology and software to enhance our in-class learning gave me a degree in a rapidly growing and evolving area of study . ’
Matthew Swann
Future opportunities
On graduation you ’ ll be able to register as a Chartered IT Professional ( CITP ). With many options to choose from , you could consider a career in law enforcement , British Intelligence , cyber security and computer forensics . Our graduates are working as security architects , penetration testers , cyber security analysts , forensic investigators , eDiscovery examiners , and software developers .
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BSc ( Hons ) Computing
UCAS code GG46
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB-BBC , BTEC : DDM-DMM Must be in a relevant subject . Tariff points : 112-128 points , including an A level in a relevant subject , or equivalent .
Accredited course
British Computer Society – fulfilling academic requirement for CITP , and partially meeting academic requirement for CEng
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What ' s this course about ?
● Develop your skills across every area of computing , such as software engineering , databases , web development , user interface design and computer networking
● Investigate the creation of the latest technology such as mobile apps , wearable devices , or networks that keep everything connected
Example placements
● BAE
● Eli Lilly
● IBM
Example topics
● Business information systems security
● Programming
● Networks
● Architecture and operating systems
● Database systems development
● Web programming
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Course highlights
● Enhance your practical know-how with our multi-platform IT facilities , including a usability lab with eye-tracking software
● Gain valuable work experience with an optional one-year paid industrial placement
● On graduation you ’ ll meet the requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional ( CITP ) plus you ’ ll partially fulfil the requirements to gain Chartered Engineer ( CEng )
● Apply your skills helping local organisations and charities solve practical problems
● Option to choose the Initial Teacher Training ( ITT ) pathway for a career teaching computer science
● Make the most of workplace trips , visiting lecturers and hack days where you ’ ll collaborate on projects with other students and solve challenging problems
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‘ My favourite part of the course is how perfectly broad the syllabus is . It covered everything from design and development of mobile and web applications , to studying in depth in information systems and data analysis . I could easily model the course to shape my aspirations in life . ’
Ahsana Nabilah Choudhury
Future opportunities
Our graduates enjoy a very high employability rate with careers as software engineers , web developers , systems analysts or online course developers , while some become school teachers in computing .
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‘ My favourite part of the course was the final-year module on Malware Forensics , taking down a real botnet is great fun ! ’
Arron Stratton
BSc ( Hons ) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
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