Bachelor Computing & Internet Technologies (Top-up year)

Course Description

Develop skills in computing and you’ll be employable the world over. This industry sector continues to grow, and our degree courses equip you with the skills employers require for their workforce. As a result, Somerset College computing graduates enjoy excellent prospects and rewarding careers.

Included in our provision is a commitment to developing your professional skills, in order to enhance your employability upon graduation.

The BSc (Hons) top-up year covers the following:

• Final Major Computing Project
• Relational Databases
• Mobile Application Development
• Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
• Mobile Network and Security Management - optional module
• Collaborative Working and Entrepreneurial skills - optional module

Teaching and Assessment

Our specialist teaching staff have hands-on experience of working in computing and offer expert tuition in cutting-edge labs and classrooms.

Assessment is through a mix of assignments, examinations, and presentations. As part of the course, you will be required to undertake projects both in groups and individually.

A prominent feature of the course is the use of in-course assessment, where modules are assessed by the course teaching team while you complete them. The major focus of this programme is your final year major project and dissertation so that you can showcase your high-level computing skills.

Bridgwater & Taunton College is located in the heart of Somerset, with main centres in Bridgwater, Taunton and Cannington. The College has an excellent reputation both regionally and nationally as a highly successful provider of education and training.

We believe in the ability of each of our students to fulfill their potential and become the best they can be. We do this by offering a broad and diverse range of subject and qualifications to suit the needs and learning styles of all our students.

The courses combine real-world experience with academic rigour and fantastic employability. By studying with us, you’ll be given all the support you need to go in whichever direction you choose. Our tutors meet with students regularly to offer encouragement and guidance and, if needed, extra support.