Degree in Computer Science [BSc Hons] (Univ. of Wolverhampton, UK)

The University of Wolverhampton (WLV), established in more than a century ago, eventually achieved their well deserving University status in the year of 1992, when the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 was imposed at the very same year. They are a private institution in the United Kingdom, made up of eight Academic Schools and more than fifteen research centres, with their School of Technology being the most widely known in the professional field of education. The University is located in the town of Wolverhampton itself, in which they were granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II in the year of 2000 as a part of millennium celebrations. Being one of Britain's Top 5 largest universities, the academic professionals are committed to developing young minds for their professional lives in the future.

Learner's Outcome:  Provide students with high quality teaching and learning experiences that are relevant to computing careers. Enable students to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, principles, theories and practices relating to Computer Science. Be able to apply the appropriate tools and methodologies to the design, implementation and evaluation of software systems on a variety of platforms and environments. Given the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills in such areas as problem solving, communication, project management, working individually and in teams as well as self management and the ability to gather, synthesise, evaluate and reflect on information from relevant sources. Develop a range of personal, organisational and professional skills needed for continuing professional development in Computing in a world wide context. Develop ability to become autonomous learners and to reflect upon personal skill development, thus encouraging life-long learning

Lists of Subjects

Tier 1 -- Direct Entry into Foundation (Year 1 of BBA)

i) Malaysian students

SPM Students- 5 credits or higher in any subjects (credits in any subjects, with condition having Bahasa Malaysia Pass)

ii) International students (O-Level or equivalent)

Tier 2--Direct Entry into Year 2 of BBA

i) Malaysian students

UEC Students - 5B or higher in any subjects

STPM STudents - 2 principals in any subjects

ii) International students (A-Level or equivalent)

1. The degree is awarded from which university?

• University of Wolverhampton, UK

2. What are the advantages for having or studying Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computing?

• Stand out from the crowd

BSc holders have sharper development skills in the exciting areas of multimedia and virtual reality. Furthermore, BSc holders or graduates can be groundbreaking, innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.

• Marketable

The range of employment opportunities for computing graduates continues to increase, both nationally and internationally. Hence graduates have advanced skills in the development of software and are able to design and manage complex information systems.

3. Why study BSc (Hons) Computing under University of Wolverhampton?

• Will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of an academic team as we have staffs that bring their research and experience to their teaching. In addition, students are given 'real' hands-on experience on configuring networks. Therefore, many students have found this to be a real asset when it comes to finding a job after graduation.

4. What are the career opportunities available or offer in the industry if study BSc (Hons) Computing?

• Network Executive

• Programmer

• Database Administrator

• Application Developer

• System Analyst

• Software Developer

• IT Project Manager

• Technology Specialist

• technician

5. What is the ranking for this University?

• According to http://www.webometrics.info/top100_europe.asp?country=uk, in July 2011, University of Wolverhampton is ranked No.73 among the top 100 universities in United Kingdom and also ranked No.1,217 among the top universities in the world.

6. Who recognized BSc (Hons) Computing course?

• University of Wolverhampton is a public UK university and therefore it is recognized by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE), Malaysia MQA & the UK government.

7. What is the course or study duration for BSc (Hons) Computing?

• SPM / O-Level- 4 years

• STPM / UEC / A-Level-3 years

8. What are the entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Computing programme?

• For SPM / O-Level – 5 credits

• For UEC – 5Bs

• For STPM / A-Level – 2 principals

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in IT

9. When would be the intake for BSc (Hons) Computing programme?

• March & September

10. What is the mode of grading or assessment for the whole BSc (Hons) Computing programme?

Vary according to subjects. However the assessment will cover:

• Formative Assessment

• Assignments and Case Study

• Practical Exercises

• Formal Presentation

• Individual & Group Project Works

Graduates are exceptionally well suited to positions in which computing analysis and reflecting are applied towards making innovative and creative contributions to the functioning, improvement and renewal of world technologies. Graduates of this internationally respected qualification  can seek various career opportunities as; Software Developer, Programmer, Software Tester, Database Administrator, Software Engineer, Network Executive, Application Developer, System Analyst and lots more....