BSc (Hons) Computing

Overview

BSc (Hons) Computing

The BSc (Hons) Computing program at AITM College is a four-year internationally recognized degree designed to prepare students for careers in the modern IT industry.

The program combines strong theoretical foundations with practical learning in software development, web technologies, databases, networking, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and data science. Students can specialize in pathways such as Software Systems Architecture, Cyber Security & Networking, Data Science & AI, or Indie Games Development, while gaining industry-focused experience through projects and work placements.

Graduates are equipped with the technical, analytical, and professional skills required for global career opportunities or further studies at leading universities worldwide.

Entry Requirement

Course Specification

Year 1
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 1		Semester 2
Relational Databases 1	20	Web Development 1	20
Software Development 1	20	Innovation & Change	20
Troubleshooting Methodologies	10	Networking Fundamentals	10
Computer Systems Essentials	10	Human Computer Interfaces 1	10
Total Credit Year 1	120
The first year of the programme establishes foundational skills in computing to establish a baseline of competencies necessary for specialisation in subsequent years.

Year 2
Pathway 1: Software Systems Architecture
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 3		Semester 4
Database Systems	20	UX/UI	20
Object Oriented Programming	20	Data Structures & Algorithms	20
Secure Web Applications	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S3 and S4)
Enterprise Practice Project			20
Total Credit Year 2	120

Pathway 2: Cyber Security & Networking
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 3		Semester 4
Database Systems	20	Networking & Infrastructure	20
Object Oriented Programming	20	Cyber Security Introduction	20
Secure Web Applications	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S3 and S4)
Enterprise Practice Project			20
Total Credit Year 2	120

Pathway 3: Data Science & AI
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 3		Semester 4
Database Systems	20	Data Analytics	20
Object Oriented Programming	20	Artificial Intelligence	20
Secure Web Applications	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S3 and S4)
Enterprise Practice Project			20
Total Credit Year 2	120

Pathways 4: Indie Games Development
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 3		Semester 4
Database Systems	20	Indie Game Design & Development	20
Object Oriented Programming	20	Indie Game Programming	20
Secure Web Applications	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S3 and S4)
Enterprise Practice Project			20
Total Credit Year 2	120

Year 3
Pathway 1: Software Systems Architecture
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 5		Semester 6
Designing & Developing Web Based Applications	20	Artificial Intelligence	20
Advanced Databases	20	Mobile Applications Development	20
Software Construction	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S5 and S6)
Computing Team Project or			20
Work Placement: Industry Specific Skills
Total Credit Year 3	120
Students must complete either Work Placement or Team Project, plus all other modules.

Pathway 2: Cyber Security & Networking
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 5		Semester 6
Designing & Developing Web Based Applications	20	Network & Information Security	20
Cyber Security	20	Artificial Intelligence	20
Server Technologies	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S5 and S6)
Computing Team Project or			20
Work Placement: Industry Specific Skills
Total Credit Year 3	120
Students must complete either Work Placement or Team Project, plus all other modules.

Pathway 3: Data Science & AI
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 5		Semester 6
Designing & Developing Web Based Applications	20	Artificial Intelligence	20
Advanced Databases	20	Big Data & Business Intelligence	20
Statistics for Data Science	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S5 and S6)
Computing Team Project or			20
Work Placement: Industry Specific Skills
Total Credit Year 3	120
Students must complete either Work Placement or Team Project, plus all other modules.

Pathways 4: Indie Games Development
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 5		Semester 6
Branching Narrative	20	Artificial Intelligence	20
3D Animation Techniques	20	Mobile Applications Development	20
		Indie Game Marketing & Business	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S5 and S6)
Computing Team Project or			20
Work Placement: Industry Specific Skills
Total Credit Year 3	120
Students must complete either Work Placement or Team Project, plus all other modules.

Year 4
Pathway 1: Software Systems Architecture
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 7		Semester 8
The Science of Computing	20	Advanced Software Construction	20
Web Programming	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S7 and S8)
Dissertation			60
Total Credit Year 4	120

Pathway 2: Cyber Security & Networking
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 7		Semester 8
The Science of Computing	20	Cyber Operations	20
Cloud Computing	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S7 and S8)
Dissertation			60
Total Credit Year 4	120

Pathway 3: Data Science & AI
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 7		Semester 8
The Science of Computing	20	Data Analytics	20
Intelligence & Data Mining	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S7 and S8)
Dissertation			60
Total Credit Year 4	120

Pathways 4: Indie Games Development
Module Title	No of Credits	Module Title	No of Credits
Semester 7		Semester 8
The Science of Computing	20	Technologies in HCI	20
Web Programming	20
SEMESTER CONTINUOUS (runs over S7 and S8)
Dissertation			60
Total Credit Year 4	120
Total Credit in 4 Years	480

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