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Undergraduate study

Computing with Information Management

Overview

This is an exit pathway of the Computing programme.

  • Extensive industry contacts provide engaging guest lecturers and class discussions – our Computing Department has strong links with local, national and international organisations including Microsoft, Google, Hewlett Packard and IBM.
  • The programme is taught in dedicated labs with industry-specific software by a highly competent team of experts from a variety of IT-related backgrounds.
  • All graduates can gain membership of the Institute for the Management of Information Systems and the British Computer Society (student membership).

Frequent headlines that decry the failure or delay of multi-million-pound IT projects demonstrate the importance of a degree that equips you with skills in implementing and managing IT projects. From the greengrocer to the large corporation, IT plays a part in ensuring that a business runs smoothly and profitably. 

This programme is attractive for any student wishing to join the world of business either within a company or as an entrepreneur. The programme will provide you with an understanding of how IT works in business, how to analyse user needs and apply an IT solution efficiently and responsibly, and how to use IT strategically to gain a competitive advantage.

Exit pathways

After gaining a solid base in computing in your first year you can either specialise in one of three subject areas: Database Systems, Web and Multimedia, or Information Management, or take elements of all three and continue a broader programme of Computing Studies. If you wish to combine Computing with another programme at Roehampton you can do so by taking elements from all three Computing specialisms to form a Combined Honours programme of your choice.

Single Honours:

Combined Honours:

In detail

For a complete description of this programme's aims, learning outcomes and the programme outline, see the full programme details.

For a complete list of this programme's modules and a detailed description of each of them, see the full module details.

Entry requirements

  • Offers are typically based in the range of 160–240 points from A-levels, vocational A-levels, or equivalent, including the 14–19 Diploma.
  • GCSE English and Maths at grade C, or equivalent.

Our offers are not solely based on academic results: we also take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration. 

For further information refer to our general entrance requirements page, which includes a tariff table. If you need advice on entry requirements or applications, please contact our Enquiries Office on 020 8392 3232.

Year-by-year summary

First year

The first year is common across all four Computing pathways and will provide you with a solid basis in a variety of areas such as:

  • the role of information systems in business and society
  • different methods used in the development of information systems
  • ways to collect and manage data
  • the legal and ethical aspects of being a computing professional
  • computer programming; and computer hardware, networks and graphic design.

You will be debating with your fellow students on topical issues such as the dilemmas of music downloading and hacking. You will create your own computing programmes, design your own databases and learn how to deploy industry specific software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create computer graphics for any occasion.

Second year

In the second year you will improve your understanding of business and IT concepts by learning how to manage projects practically, approach the design and integration of software methodically and design websites that meet company goals and objectives. You also have the choice of a variety of technically specific or more general business options, such as XML and web technologies, database management systems, the management of organisations, human resources, marketing and consumer behaviour.

Third year

In your third year you can choose either to embark on a research or a development project. The research project allows you to conduct your own research in an area of business that particularly interests you. The development project involves the practical design and implementation of a system for a real company based on the options you chose in your second year (typically a database with website linkage). This will be part of your IT Portfolio, which can be added to your curriculum vitae. You will also learn advanced concepts to do with the strategic management of information systems and have a wide choice of options either from the Business section (BUS modules) or more specific Computing subjects, such as network security or website administration and management.

Facilities

The programme is taught in dedicated labs with industry-specific software.

Our Computing Department has strong links with local, national and international organisations including Microsoft, Google, Hewlett Packard and IBM.

The University Library has excellent resources for the study of Computing.

 

Career prospects

The programme has been designed to equip you with valuable skills for employment – not only technically but also in the area of honing your communication and problem-solving skills to enable you to meet the demands of the workplace. Our graduates gain jobs in many fields such as system analysis, web design and development, marketing and retail management.

Quotes from former students

"I found the variety of skills sets learned at the University a great help in securing myself a career in project management in the IT industry."

Ella Horswell, former Computing student from Wimbledon, London, now works as a Project Manager at World Archipelago in Fulham, London

"I chose BSc in Computing as it gave me the opportunity to select modules that I found interesting such as programming and also the artistic side of computing: Graphics and 3D animation (see my work on YouTube). The course I completed was both intellectually stimulating and challenging. My third-year project improved my techniques in Java programming and software engineering, which will be beneficial in developing Java-based enterprise applications. Roehampton University has helped shape my future."

Alvin, former Computing student

"I'm working as a Media Insight Analyst at TMP Worldwide, a recruitment advertising and communications company. My responsibilities include analysing statistics from Google and other media to see how well our campaigns for clients are progressing. I'm really enjoying it and I'm working with a really nice group of people."

Chris, former Computing student

Subject area

Related programmes

Undergraduate

Exit pathways of the Computing programme:

Postgraduate

Staff

 

Entry tariff: 160–240 points
UCAS code: G4GM

Single Honours

Duration (years):
3 (full-time), 4–7 (part-time)

Tuition fees (per year):
£3,290 (UK/EU)
£9,599 (international)

Contact: Enquiries Office
Tel: 020 8392 3232
Email: enquiries@roehampton.ac.uk

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