Modules

Foundation year modules: Advanced Academic Skills, Critical Thinking, English and Study Skills, English for Academic Studies, Essential Computing Skills, Essential Mathematics, International Studies, Evolution in Computing, Introduction to Web Computing, Life and Institutions, Essential Mathematics for Computing, Foundation Mathematics, Fundamentals of Computing, Research Skills, Mathmatical Methods. Degree modules: Introduction to Computer Systems (Level 4), Introduction to Operating Systems (Level 4), Introduction to Statistics (Level 4), Mathematics for Computing (Level 4), Study Skills for Science (Level 4), Problem Solving and Programming 1 (Level 4), Problem Solving and Programming 2 (Level 5), Human-Computer Interaction (Level 5), Multimedia Systems (Level 5), Object-Oriented Programming (Level 5), Principles of Computer Networks (Level 5), Principles of Database Systems (Level 5), Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues (Level 5) Web Applications Development (Level 5), Algorithm Design, Implementation and Analysis (Level 6), Cloud Computing (Level 6), Embedded Systems (Level 6), Image Processing (Level 6), Information Security (Level 6), Mobile Application Development (Level 6), Software Engineering (Level 6), Software Project Management (Level 6), Technologies for Business Intelligence (Level 6), Project (Level 6)

Assessment method

We offer high quality, traditional Oxbridge-style teaching, which leads to our degrees being recognised around the world. The standards of degrees and awards are safeguarded by distinguished external examiners – senior academic staff from other universities in the UK – who approve and moderate assessed work. Most of our academic staff teach for three terms out of four, with the remaining term used for research. Because of this, we have no difficulty in attracting high calibre, highly respected lecturers, many of whom also have a background in business or industry and can offer networking opportunities for students. Teaching is carried out through a combination of lectures supported by seminars, workshops and tutorials. It is enhanced by virtual learning environments, online / stand-alone computer-based teaching, learning packages and software tools. A key feature of the Buckingham teaching method is the use of small tutorial groups which provide the most effective means of ensuring that the students benefit from the academic expertise at their disposal. It is also the philosophy of the University’s faculty to be available to students outside the scheduled tutorial times and to encourage good working relationships between staff and students. Many of our Information Systems and Computing courses have supervised practical classes in the computer laboratories in which you can apply and practise the techniques you have learnt in the lectures. These practical sessions are usually two or three hours long. You will also be expected to study on your own, using the library for reading research and the computer laboratories to improve your practical skills. The assessment of individual modules within each course varies according to the subject. Assessment is usually by examination, assessed coursework, or a combination of the two. Please check module information for more details. All our degree courses combine academic challenge with the transferable skills that will stand you in good stead for future employment. Many of our more vocationally-focused degrees offer the opportunity of work placements and experience in industry.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT