Degree type: BSc (Hons)
UCAS Code: G400 BSc/Co (Option code CN)
Duration: 2 years (full-time)
How to Apply
Why choose this course?
The rise of network technology and the internet has made significant changes to computing. More and more devices - from mobile phones to consumer devices like fridges and TVs - are network-enabled, and the Computing & Networks degree reflects this changing environment.
This course focuses on computer networking and internet development. Industry requires well-qualified people, who understand how to design, develop and maintain computer networks and, importantly, who have the skills to adapt to new developments.
How you learn
You will spend around 15 hours per week in lectures, tutorials and lab-based practical activities. Lectures are used to present the key concepts, theories and techniques. Tutorials and lab-based activities increase your understanding of the subject and allow you to develop your competence, skills and confidence. In addition, you are expected to study independently.
You will also be required to actively participate in discussion groups, lectures, practical tutorials and private study.
How you are assessed
There is a mixed assessment strategy. Many modules are assessed through coursework – which may be continuous and may include student-led presentations. Other modules use a mixture of coursework, class tests and formal closed-book examination.
Entry to year 3
The course starts in year three and is designed for students with an HND or DipHE in Computing or a related area, who wish to continue their studies to degree level in Computing and Networks.
A bridging module is available in year three to ensure that students joining the course have the required underpinning skills.
Students wishing to join the course in year 1 or 2 would enrol for BSc (Hons) Computing or for DipHE Computing and IT, both of which include the study of computer networking and transfer to this course after year 2.
Overseas/EU
All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language and the University's minimum requirements are listed here
Mature
Applications from mature students are assessed on the same criteria used for school leavers, e.g. SQA Highers or GCE A Levels, where relevant school leaving qualifications exist. For those without standard entry qualifications, consideration is given to experience gained as well as professional qualifications and other forms of learning that could provide evidence of ability to benefit from a particular course.
The successful completion of approved access courses (such as those offered by Dundee College in association with the universities of Abertay, Dundee and St Andrews) provides significant evidence of ability to benefit from study at Abertay.
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Your future
Our graduates work in a variety of organisations within Tayside and further afield. Many of them work in small SMEs who are contracted to larger government organisations. Many graduates set up in business for themselves.
Professional accreditation
The course is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, as meeting the educational requirement for CITP and partially meeting the educational requirement for CEng registration subject to Committee approval in 2010.
| Fee Category | September 2012 Fees |
Scholarships & Bursaries |
| Scottish and other EU students |
The 2012 fee will be announced Apply to the Student Awards Agency |
Other forms of support |
| English, Welsh and Northern Irish students |
£7000 per year (max. amount payable You can apply for financial assistance, |
Bursaries & Scholarships |
| Overseas (non EU) students |
£9975 per year. Fees may be subject to annual increase. |
Overseas Scholarships |
Fees shown are payable annually, and may be subject to increase each year.
