Welcome to the Open Day - School of Computer Science•BSc (Hons) Computer Science•BSc (Hons) Information Technology

go.herts.ac.uk/online

Today’s hosts

Mariette Berkhout – Head Online SoCSDr Mariana Lilley – BSc Programme TutorDr Nathan Baddoo – Senior Admissions Tutor

Programme

•UH and School of Computer Science

•What to expect when you study online

•BSc Programmes of study

•Assessment and Support

•Entry requirements and Fees

•Questions

About University of Hertfordshire

• Located in Hatfield

• More than 2,650 staff

• Turnover of £ 233 million

• 27,200 students

• 2,800 international students from 85 countries

Ranked ‘Top New University’ (Complete University Guide 2010)

Included in ‘Top 350 World Universities’ (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011/12)

School of Computer Science

One of the first in the world to offer Computer Science degrees (since 1965)

•Longstanding reputation•Industry relevant courses•Internationally-recognised research

Considerable amount of expertise in developing and running Online Courses

•BSc since 2004; MSc since 2007•More than 1,200 graduates to date•Currently 650 students from 64 countries

What to expect when you study Online

• Learning Resources available through Studynet

• Modules with fixed start and end dates

• Fixed dates for assignment submission and

other assessments

• Other than that you can fit study around work

and family

• Commitment: Full-time study: 20 – 30 hrs / week

Part-time study: 10 – 15 hrs /week

Learning Resources

Module Portal • Module Information • Module News• Teaching Resources• Discussion forums• Module Blog / Wiki• Assignments Section

Additionally access to• UH Library with e-books, e-

journals• Online databases (e.g. IEEE, ACM)

Studynet

Studynet

BSc - Programme of Study

Computer Science: greater focus on software implementation and object-oriented programming

Information Technology: greater focus on applications, and the impact of computing and information technology on organisations

When you graduate you will have:•the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to take your place in the thriving computing industry, •a solid foundation for a wide range of other careers or further study

Rewarding careers:

Programmer, software developer, business analyst, software engineer, webmaster, database administrator, network designer, technical consultant.

BSc (Hons) Computer Science / BSc (Hons) Information Technology Study at Level 4

Computer Science

System Requirements

Programming Principles

Foundations of Computation

E-Media Design

Data Driven Systems

Principles of Networked Systems

Programming & Program Design 1

Internet Technologies

Business Information Systems

Information Technology

System Requirements

Programming Principles

Foundations of Computation

E-Media Design

Data Driven Systems

Business Information Systems

Internet Technologies

Principles of Networked Systems

Programming & Program Design 1

BSc (Hons) Computer Science / BSc (Hons) Information TechnologyStudy at Level 5

Computer Science

CS Development Exercise

Programming and Program Design 2

Operating Systems & Computer Networks

Data Management & Applications

IT for Business

Information Technology

IT Development Exercise

Data Management & Applications

IT for Business

Programming and Program Design 2

Operating Systems & Computer Networks

BSc (Hons) Computer Science / BSc (Hons) Information TechnologyStudy at Level 6

Computer Science

Further Object Oriented Development

Choose two taught modules:

Principles and Applications of Web Services

Quantum Computing

Computer Network Protocols and Architectures

Databases

Choose one of the following:

Computer Science Project

E-Learning Applications Design and Development 

Information Technology

Strategic Information Systems Planning and Management

Choose two taught modules:

Principles and Applications of Web Services

Quantum Computing

Computer Network Protocols and Architectures

Databases

Choose one of the following:

Information Technology Project

Rich Internet Applications Design and Development

Assessment

Range of assessment methods, including:

• Essays• Practical work• Online tests of fixed duration• Group work• Vivas

Support

Programme level•Programme Tutor•Induction Programme•Student Handbook•UH Disability AdvisorModule level•Module tutors•Project supervisor•Peer support (through forums)•Learning Resources (Studynet)•e-Books & downloadable softwareUH Online •Administrators •Educational Technologists

Modes of study

Full BSc Honours programme:• 120 credits at levels 4, 5 and 6 each

Study at levels 4 & 5: • part time (60 credits per year)

Study at level 6:• part time (60 credits per year) or• full time (120 credits per year)

What you will be working towards…Graduation

Your Certificate:

•BSc (Hons) Computer Science •BSc (Hons) Information Technology

from the University of Hertfordshire

Graduation:

Attend at the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

Fees

Currently:

• £500 per 15 credits (£4,000 per level)

• Total programme (levels 4, 5 & 6): £12,000

• Pay fees by semester, in advance - typically £1,000 - £2,000 per semester

• Tuition fee loans may be available for UK students

Fees – what is included

•Tuition, project supervision (group-led or individual) and all the assessments 

•Online learning resources, available through StudyNet - the University’s managed learning environment 

•Books / eBooks and software

Entry Requirements

UK entry at level-4 • 260 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent

in any subject;• plus GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in Maths

and English.

Direct entry at level-6 • A range of qualifications worth 240 credit points

including HND, Foundation Degree, IMIS AD and more

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient competence in English to benefit from the Programme. This is normally demonstrated by recognised awards equivalent to a TOEFL score of 550 in the written test or 213 in the CBT test together with a TOEFL Test of Written English of 4.0, or an overall IELTS score of 6.0

How to Apply

Visit

http://go.herts.ac.uk/online

Submit Application Form, plus photocopies of•Exam certificates and transcripts

• Photo page of passport• References

Apply by: 22 July 2013 for a September 2013 start

Please allow two weeks for a response to your application

Your questions

The next steps…

• Visit http://go.herts.ac.uk/online

• Complete an application form, gather supporting documents and references

• Submit to ApplyUHOnline@herts.ac.uk

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