Faculty of Science
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Send to friendThe faculty of Science offers two distinctly different programmes;
BSc in Computing and Information Technology (from 2009) with the support of Goldsmiths College, University of London; and
BSc in Tropical , Coastal and Marine Sciences (from 2010/2011), Course and academic direction to be determined in 2010.
Founded in 1891, the Goldsmiths College department of Computing is a leading centre in the UK for cognitive computing and Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and the study of Arts and Music Computing.
The college brings creative and unconventional approaches to subjects in Arts, Humanities and social sciences with a strong emphasis on the highest academic standards in teaching and research. Goldsmiths encourages the freedom to experiment, think differently and to work in a highly creative and individual manner.
Bsc in Computing and Information Technology
Duration: 3 years
Academic Direction: Goldsmiths College
Studying computing through this programme will provide you with the fundamental skills needed to become a computing information systems professional. You will gain an appreciation of the subject beyond the commercial approaches so that your knowledge can evolve and adapt to the changing needs of 21st century business environments. The range of skills that you will develop include aspects of programming, computer systems development and project management, design database management systems, e-commerce, computer security, data compression, principles of systems and software management, information systems management, decision support and executive information systems.
Courses and modules at a glance
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BSc in Computing and Information Systems - Goldsmiths
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Level 1 (4 units)
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Mathematics for computing (1)
Information systems: Foundation of e-business (I)
Introduction to Java and object oriented Programming (1)
Introduction to computing and the internet (1)
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Level 2 (4 units)
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Database systems (1)
Programming advanced topics and techniques (1)
Data communications and enterprise networking (1)
Software engineering, algorithm design and analysis (1)
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Level 3 (4 units)
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Software engineering management (1/2)
Accounting information systems (1/2)
Information systems management (1/2)
Decision support and executive information system (1/2)
Electronic Commerce (1/2)
Data Compression (1/2)
Project (1)
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Career prospects:
This degree offers career opportunities as a Systems Analyst, Systems Designer, Application Programmer and IT consultant.
