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Money MattersGain a holistic perspective of IT and computing industry practices by building your expertise in a broad range of subjects.
This course is currently closed for applications for 2024 entry.
With our BSc (Hons) Applied Computing degree, you’ll gain an insight into IT and computing industry practices. Alongside developing your technical knowledge and skills, you will also gain an understanding of how these skills are applied in an organisational context by learning about systems analysis, project management, software development, the management of data and the administration of information systems.
You’ll start by studying the core technical subjects of programming, computing mathematics, web development, computer architectures and databases, developing your team working and communication skills as you go. You’ll then begin to specialise, studying topics such as IT project management, systems analysis and design, the software development process, computer net...
3 years full-time
4 years with placement
4 years with foundation year
Dr Andrew Schofiled“In addition to seeing students on the applied computing course develop their technical skills, it’s also very rewarding to see their communication and teamworking abilities improve through team projects and engaging with industry events. Likewise, observing their project management and time management abilities improve as they work towards becoming young professionals is very gratifying.”
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing Programme Leader
Alongside gaining specialist technical knowledge, on our BSc (Hons) Applied Computing you’ll develop the analytical, logical thinking, problem-solving and professional skills necessary not just to keep up with this rapidly developing subject area, but to drive it forward.
We provide teaching in specialist labs with high-performance computers and the latest industry-standard software. We also have strong industry links in a city with one of the biggest creative and digital sectors in the UK. All of our computing courses are developed with industry in mind, giving you the skills and knowledge you’ll need in the workplace. This ensures that by the time you leave us, you’ll be well placed to pursue a range of careers across a variety of sectors.
The Chartered Institute for IT
Chartered Institute of Information Security
Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Institute of Coding
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027
National Student Survey 2024 (NSS)
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Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
Full-time fee: £20,000 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
All of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. Students may also need to print their assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimate costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £100 each year for books and printing.
Students can choose to join the BCS at any point in their study. It is not required but is useful. The annual charge is identified for every year, there is also an option to take course membership, which costs £20 for one year and £30 for four years.
Students may incur costs for external storage media, such as USB or HDD drives. Level 5 students are encouraged to attend events as part of the Industry and Community Engagement unit – this may incur some travel costs.
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Money MattersOur BSc (Hons) Applied Computing degree will prepare you for a wide range of careers in a fast-growing industry. Potential jobs in computing include systems analyst and architect, IT project manager, IT infrastructure technician, database administrator and web developer, as well as roles managing technology to support a range of public and private sector organisations.
In addition, the skills you learn on this degree are highly valued by a range of employers and opportunities may exist in areas such as e-commerce, search and social media marketing, technology consultation, project management, education and many more.
Manchester is a major hub for the digital technology industry. The close proximity of MediaCityUK and a large number of both established companies and innovative tech start-ups means that the opportunities for technological collaboration are huge. Situated in the ‘Oxford Road Corridor’ innovation district of Manchester, the University and the Department of Computing and Mathematics are perfectly placed to work with key players in the digital technology and new media sectors, making it the perfect destination for your studies and beyond.
This course is currently not available through Clearing.
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