BSc in Internet Technologies

Use of the Internet, and more specifically the World Wide Web, has developed at an enormous pace in recent years. The computer industry has turned almost upside down in its approach to the development and implementation of systems. Most development now makes use of the Internet at some level and the skills being demanded by industry are those surrounding the deployment and use of Internet and WWW based systems.

The BSc in Internet Technologies provides you with a wide range of experiences geared specifically to developing knowledge and skills for employment in this burgeoning job market.

New job titles are still appearing in this area, but amongst those already well established and most appropriate for graduates from this programme are Web Designer and Web Administrator. However, you might also comfortably take on such roles as Network Manager or Telecommunications Advisor

Another feature that will help your employment prospects is the Department's accreditation to deliver Vendor Qualification training.

The programme is designed around a set of core themes essential for the Internet professional, namely: Internet and WWW; data communications and networking; databases; and project management

Level 4

The core modules at this level comprise software design, data-communications and networking technologies, office applications and the Internet. In addition you study human-computer interaction and systems analysis.

Level 5

Your programming and scripting skills are developed are these are complemented with study of the principles and practice of database systems, rapid application development and website production. You undertake a short period of work based learning where you develop gain first-hand knowledge of current practices in industry.

Level 6

Core modules cover the operation and management of networks and data-communication systems, advanced database techniques and engineering of websites. You choose a number of option modules in subjects of particular personal interest and undertake a major individual development project. In this project you to research one particular aspect of web technology and to apply it to a specific situation. You receive both group and individual guidance in your choice of project, and work with a personal supervisor to ensure that the project 'stays on track' and achieves its aims.

Core (C) Optional (O)

Download BSc Module Description for 2009/10 (pdf)

Level	Status	Module Code	Title	Prerequisites
4	C	CO4001	Information & Systems	[]
	C	CO4002	Investigation and Communication for Computing Professionals	[]
	C	CO4013	Digital Media Production 1	[]
	C	CO4023	Introduction to Computer Systems	[]
	C	CO4025	Introduction to Programming	[]
	C	CO4027	Introduction to Web-Based Technologies	[]
5	C	CO5021	Systems Analysis and Design	[CO4001 or CO4008]
	C	CO5022	Database Principles and Practice	[CO4001 or CO4008]
	C	CO5023	Computer Systems	[CO4023]
	C	CO5025	Further Programming and Problem Solving	[CO4025]
	C	CO5027	Website Production and Development	[CO4027]
	Work Placement
	O	CO5019	Experiential Learning	[None]
	O	WB5001	Work Based Learning	[]
6	C	CO6023	Network Infrastructure and Management	[CO4023 or CO4024]
	O	CO6025	Advanced Programming	[CO5025]
	C	CO6027	Managing a Web-Based Environment	[CO5027]
	O	CO6002	Modern Database Management Systems	[CO5002 or CO5022]
	O	CO6021	Advanced Systems Analysis and Design	[CO5021]
	Dissertation
	O	CO6009	Dissertation (40 credits)	[None]