Programme Specifications

Integrated Year in Industry

Computing

September 2023

Subject knowledge

• To give students a good grounding in the major fields of Computing through a wide range of experiences;

• ​To give students an understanding of the political, economic, legal and social issues surrounding software.

• ​To enable students to learn about an organization and its area of work, providing an excellent opportunity to evaluate future career paths.

• ​To provide a Masters level depth of knowledge of specific areas of Computing

​Subject specific skills

• ​To equip students with the skills necessary to design software and to program in high-level computing languages;

• ​To enable students to understand and apply the range of principles and tools available to the software engineer

• ​To instil the professional skills and ethical responsibilities required of computer practitioners.

​Generic and graduate skills

• ​To reason logically and creatively; to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; and to be able to obtain and interpret information from a wide range of sources

​Overall aim of the scheme

• ​To produce graduates with the best preparation for building 'industrial strength' computing applications, a variety of experience with all aspects of the software lifecycle, and enhanced employment prospects with a wide range of employers.​​

The scheme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:

• A1 Knowledge of a range of programming languages and software design techniques

• A2 Knowledge of algorithm design and use of efficient data structures

• A3 An understanding of the mathematical underpinnings of Computer Science

• A4 An understanding of computer hardware architecture and construction

• A5 Knowledge of software engineering, the management of software projects, and their legal, social, ethical and professional aspects

• A6 Knowledge and experience of the concepts that underpin 'industrial strength' computing applications.

Learning and Teaching

• ​​​Lectures (A1-A6)

• ​Problem classes (A2,A3)

• ​Seminars (A5, A6)

• ​Laboratory work (A1, A2, A4, A5, A6)

• ​Group and individual projects (A1, A2, A4, A5, A6)

• ​Visiting lecturer series (A5, A6)​​

Assessment Strategies and Methods

• ​​​Time-constrained examinations (A1-A6)

• ​Problem sheets (A1, A2, A3)

• ​Project diaries (A1,A5, A6)

• ​Project reports (A1, A2, A5, A6)

• ​Oral presentations (A5, A6)

• ​Computer programs and assignments (A1, A2, A5, A6)

• ​Capstone project (A1, A2, A5, A6)​​

10.2.1 Intellectual Skills

By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to demonstrate:

• B1 Application of a range of concepts and principles in well-defined software development contexts, showing judgement in the selection and application of tools and techniques

• B2 Implementation of computer programs in a range of modern languages

• B3 The ability to develop and evaluate logical arguments

• B4 The skill of abstracting the essential elements of problems, modelling them and obtaining solutions by appropriate methods

• B5 Application of engineering principles and knowledge to develop complex software systems

• B6 The capability of evaluating systems in terms of general quality attributes, possible trade-offs and risk within the given problem

Learning and Teaching

• ​​​Lectures (B1-B6)

• ​Problem classes (B3, B4, B5)

• ​Seminars (B1, B4, B5, B6)

• ​Laboratory work (B2, B4, B5)

• ​Group and individual projects (B1-B6)

• ​Visiting lecturer series (B3, B5, B6)​​

Assessment Strategies and Methods

• ​​​Time-constrained examinations (B1-B6)

• ​Problem sheets (B1, B2, B3)

• ​Project diaries (B1, B3, B6)

• ​Project reports (B1-B6)

• ​Oral presentations (B1, B3, B6)

• ​Computer programs and assignments (B1, B2, B4, B5)

• ​Capstone project (B1, B2, B4, B5)​​

10.2.2 Professional practical skills / Discipline Specific Skills

By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to:

• C1 Present arguments and conclusions effectively and accurately

• C2 Use computer software to support presentations, produce reports and work as part of a software team

• C3 Understand the different ways in which project teams operate in the computing industry

• C4 Use appropriate theory, practices and tools for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of computer-based systems

• C5 Recognise any risks, safety or security aspects that may be involved with a computer system within a given context

• C6 Deploy effectively the tools used for the construction and documentation of computer applications on an industrial scale

• C7 Demonstrate a range of transferable skills in employment including employability, initiative, independence and commercial awareness.

Learning and Teaching

• ​​​Lectures (C1-C6)

• ​Problem classes (C1)

• ​Seminars (C1-C6)

• ​Laboratory work (C4, C6)

• ​Group and individual projects (C1-C6)

• ​Visiting lecturer series (C1, C3, C5)

• ​Integrated year in industry (C1-C7)​​

Assessment Strategies and Methods

• ​​​Time-constrained examinations (C1, C4, C5)

• ​Problem sheets (C1)

• ​Project diaries (C2, C3, C5)

• ​Project reports (C1, C2, C4, C5, C6)​​

On completion of the programme the student will be able to take responsibility for themselves and their work. S/he will be able to:

• Work independently
• Work in a team
• Respect the views and beliefs of others
• Listen
• Communicate orally
• Communicate in writing
• Communicate electronically
• Word-process
• Use the Web
• Manage time and work to deadlines
• Research issues
• Solve problems
• Adapt to change
• Develop career awareness

And s/he will exhibit: