One of the major challenges facing industry and commerce today is maintaining and enhancing a competitive advantage.

There is a constant industry demand for graduates who have the ability to build robust usable software systems, develop new business-compatible computer applications that use multimedia effectively, and who can create websites that are inspirational, motivational and contribute to a company's success. Current business trends continue to emphasise the internet as the preferred platform for developing and hosting information systems, conducting eCommerce and maintaining a 24/7 customer interface.

The course delivers a subject content that will equip you to design and develop the optimum internet-based business solutions that organisations demand. You will develop skills to enable you to contribute to, and lead, software project teams. You will gain expertise in developing interactive systems which take into account the requirements of an organisation and end users. These systems will incorporate databases, computer graphics, multimedia and secure internet technologies that have usable front-end interfaces.

Year 1

• Collaborative and Professional Skills in Computing
• Problem Solving and Modelling in Computing
• Software Design and Development
• Computing Information Systems

Year 2

• Object Oriented Software Development
• Professional Development in Computing
• Introduction to Database Systems
• Interface Design
• Web Programming and eCommerce
• Business Systems Modelling and Development
• Computer Networks
• Introduction to Data Networks
• Placement (Optional)

Year 3

• Professional Development in Computing*
• Systems Development
• Introduction to Database Systems*
• Internet Based Programming*
• Object Oriented Programming*
• Multimedia Component Design
• Web Application Development**
• Project Management in a Computing Environment
• Interactive 2D Graphics**
• Interactive Multimedia
• Database Systems
• Elective 1

* Modules for Advanced Entry Students Only
** Modules for Continuing Students Only

Year 4

• Intranet Systems Development
• Audio and Video Production
• Human Computer Interaction
• Honours Individual Project Part 1
• Elective 1
• Multimedia Programming
• Information Strategy Planning
• Honours Individual Project Part 2
• Elective 2

SQA Higher: BBCC/BBB (or equivalent) and 2 further passes (normally to include Maths and English) at Standard Grade.

GCE A Level: BB/CCC (or equivalent e.g. AC) and 3 further passes (normally to include Maths and English) at GCSE.

Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: B2B2C1C1/B2B2B2 (or equivalent) and 2 further passes (normally to include Maths and English) at Ordinary Level.

IB Diploma: 26, including a pass in Standard Level Maths.

Alternative Qualifications: Equivalent qualifications, e.g. SQA, BTEC, S/NVQs, overseas qualifications and access programmes will be considered on an individual basis. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience are welcomed.

Advanced Entry: The School of Computing welcomes applications from students with relevant HN qualifications or similar diplomas for consideration for advanced entry to selected courses. Applicants who have successfully completed two Advanced Highers (or equivalent), including Computing, and another numerate subject, may be eligible for entry into year 2 of some of our courses. Overseas applicants with appropriate diplomas/advanced diplomas are also welcome to apply for advanced entry to selected courses.

* All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

Placement

An optional 16-week paid placement during the summer between years 2 and 3 provides an opportunity to sample working life, be it in commerce or industry. Students who have gained supervised work experience as part of their course have a definite advantage in the jobs market when it comes to applying for graduate positions.

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society. Upon successful graduation you can apply for membership of the Society, providing valuable additional professional recognition.

If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.

Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:

• England http://www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk/
• Wales http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/
• Northern Ireland http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/

Scholarships

• Information on Computing Scholarships

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

All applicants must apply online at www.ucas.com/students/apply.

Once you register and create your username and password you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, view your offers and respond to them.

You could find employment as a web developer in a variety of areas that require multimedia design skills. Relevant areas include: information systems using interactive multimedia; internet technologies; and database and eCommerce systems development.

Our graduates have progressed into a variety of roles including: Web Designer/Developer, Software Development Consultant, Business Intelligence Specialist, eBusiness Adviser.