New from 2013.This course has been designed to meet the requirements of applicants who have completed a relevant HND in Computing by providing a two-year top-up programme leading to an Honours degree. The course will extend your existing skills in software and systems development and equip you with advanced skills in web and mobile developments, enabling you to develop sophisticated applications which take into account the requirements of an organisation and the end user. Software development topics are complemented by coverage of mobile development, web-based development and systems development to ensure that you have the knowledge and proficiency in the tools and technologies needed to develop accessible, interactive solutions that achieve a high level of end user and client satisfaction. One of the major challenges facing industry and commerce today is maintaining and enhancing a competitive advantage. The convergence of communication and information technologies is creating new opportunities for the development of application software that integrates mobile, tablet, PC, networking and an array of computing services into highly accessible enterprise scale systems. The course content covers the full range of software technologies that underpin these opportunities.

This year focuses on developing your technical analysis and design skills applied to information systems and software applications. You will develop applications for a range of browsers, operating systems, and devices. You will learn skills in internet programming, developing secure efficient databases and software for mobile devices. Many of the activities are done in the context of projects, which develop important skills in project management and team working as well as extending your programming and problem solving skills. These skills will help ensure that your software applications meet the real needs of users and business organisations. Year 4 The Honours year provides you the knowledge and skills to develop software applications that take into account both the needs of the end users and the requirements of business enterprise. You will also further develop your skills in mobile applications and web development. You will learn to develop solutions that use technology creatively to achieve business goals. The range of electives provides you with the opportunity to specialise and focus on areas of particular interest within the broad discipline of computing. The Honours individual project is a major feature of this year, and it gives you an opportunity to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt in the course to a large, self-directed project in an area of special interest to you.