To qualify for acceptance to the BSc Computer Science Honours Degree, the candidate must have obtained a pass at ‘A’ level in Mathematics and in at least one of the following subjects or their equivalents:
2. Special Entry
Refer to Section 3.2 of the General Regulations.
3. Mature Entry
Programme Characteristics | |
Areas of Study: | Computer Architecture and Organization; Computational Mathematics; Computer Graphics and Visual Simulation; Computer Security; Intelligent Systems; Networking and Data Communication; Operating Systems; Programming Languages; Software Development Fundamentals, Website Development, Software Engineering and Software Project Management; Social Issues and Professional Practice; Database Systems |
Specialist Focus: | Programming, Networking , Computer Hardware, Computer Software |
Orientation: | Research and innovation oriented. Teaching and learning are professionally oriented and focused on practical aspects |
Distinctive Features: | The programme builds the research-technology-innovation continuum and focuses on knowledge development and application using a student-centred approach. |
Career Opportunities and Further Education | |
Employability: | Careers in the Computer Science field which include: |
Programme Delivery | |
Teaching and Learning Methods: | Lectures, tutorials, programming laboratory classes, seminars, group work, industrial visits, industrial attachment, research project, individual independent study |
Assessment Methods: | Written and oral examinations, tests, laboratory reports, seminar presentations, industrial attachment report, mini-research project report, final year dissertation, continuous assessments |
Programme Competencies |
Generic: |
Intended Learning Outcomes |
The programme must enable students to attain, by the time of graduation: |