The course will develop a depth of knowledge across several specialised and applied areas of Computer Science, such as Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile app and Web Development, and Cyber Security. These are areas that are much in demand, both in industry and research.  There is a strong emphasis on practical experience backed up with the underlying theory from the academics who are active and publishing researchers. The course focus is on teaching up-to-date and relevant in-demand knowledge and skills, from web development to ethical hacking.

The International MBA is a qualification developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business award. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes and modern practices in business. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects.

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B.S.c Cyber Security aims to give students a fundamental understanding of how to protect organisations, networks, IT systems and individuals against cyber attacks and cyber threats. This course covers all the main topic areas required by the British Computing Society for an accredited Cyber Security degree and includes an understanding of Cyber threats and attacks, and the criminal sub-culture which is increasingly profiting from those attacks, how to manage information and the risks to that information, practical approaches to implementing physical and process controls to reduce information threats, and the design of secure systems and products which will enable businesses to withstand Cyber attacks. The course also includes aspects of Cryptography and Forensic Computing, and students will have the opportunity to engage with the latest software and forensic approaches. Several staff at The University of Wolverhampton are engaged in Cybersecurity research and work closely with industry to ensure that the course will produce graduates who have the skills which industry needs. Employment in the area of Cybersecurity is predicted to increase fivefold in the next two years, and there is already a severe shortage of trained graduates who are able to work in this area. Therefore, the likelihood of gaining well-paid employment at the end of your degree is extremely high.

In the second year, you will gain an understanding of cybersecurity architecture and operations. You will use specialist tools and equipment to develop your knowledge of computer networks and will gain a technical understanding of how to protect computer systems and networks. You will also gain experience in ethical hacking and data mining.

Throughout this course you will develop and enhance your skills as a programmer, starting with the essential fundamentals of programming and problem-solving. You will learn how to develop software that meets client needs and will have the opportunity to develop a piece of software for your final project.

In addition, you will undertake studies in computer systems engineering and databases. Our course is flexible enough to allow you to pursue an area of particular interest to you such as digital media, networks or the internet.

You will also engage in studies focused on developing your academic and employability skills, and you will have ample opportunity to apply your theoretical learning to practical activities.

The Diploma In Computing (MQF Level 5) is provided in conjunction with NCC Education and is the first year of a three-year degree journey with the University of Wolverhampton. The programme exposes students to both academic and vocational subjects and includes topics related to web design, programming, hardware and networking.

This qualification is ideal for students who have obtained the secondary education certificate or matriculation certificate. It is also suitable for mature students who are currently employed and wish to change their career or enhance their ICT skills. In the case of mature students, work experience and qualifications other than O’ and A’ levels are taken into consideration.

The Diploma is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. Students are given access to study and reading material. Assessments are provided and corrected by NCC Education and consist of a number of examinations and assignments.

The STC Education three-year Computing framework of study includes: 

First year: NCC Diploma in Computing (MQF Level 5)

Second year: University of Wolverhampton (MQF Level 5)

BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity or

BSc (Hons) Computer Science or

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development)

Third year: University of Wolverhampton (MQF Level 6) 

BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity or

BSc (Hons) Computer Science or

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development)

Students who successfully complete the first year of the degree qualification usually gain direct entry to the 2nd year of a BSc(Hons) degree in Computing with the University of Wolverhampton.