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  • Computing (BSc) (Part-time)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment

    • A combination of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.

  • Attendance
      • Three evenings a week.
      • October–July.
  • Duration
      • Two–four years part-time.
  • Entry requirements

    • Year 1 entry

      • Over 21: you will need to complete an admission test including English comprehension and mathematical knowledge (see a sample mathematics test).
      • Under 21: normal university entry requirements.

      Year 3 entry

      • You should have completed Birkbeck's Foundation Degree in Information Technology, or you must provide documentary evidence of completing an equivalent programme at HND level or above at another institution (this should include web technologies, software development and 'hands on' computer programming).
  • Fees and funding
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • Lectures, seminars and student presentations. Many computing modules include laboratory-based computing exercises.



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Computing (BSc) (Part-time) - 2013/2014 entry

The programme aims to develop knowledge, technical skills and self-directed learning skills in computing, especially in areas affected by rapidly changing information technology. Final year students carry out a complex real-world computing project.

Modern computing and information system skills often become obsolete as new technology is developed. Therefore the programme strikes a balance between learning current skills, which are important in the market place, and emphasising the underlying theories, which last longer and which provide a sound basis for developing new skills, techniques and technologies, and even new theories. The social and organisational impacts of information technology are also included.  

Graduates of our Foundation Degree in Information Technology can gain this BSc with two years further study.

This course is also available for full-time evening study.

  • Course structure
  • Study resources
    • College library and IT Services computing laboratories, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems computing laboratories.
  • Further study opportunities
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  • Further details

    • IT facilities

      We have four modern computing laboratories in the department, with a total of 133 workstations. The labs have projection facilities and are air-conditioned. Software, which runs on a range of platforms including Unix, Windows and Linux includes:

      • programming languages/environments: Borland, C++, Java (J2SE, J2EE), AspectJ, Tomcat, Glider, Eclipse, BlueJ, WebMatrix, Netbeans, Python
      • software design/development: IBM Rational Rose (C++, Java, Visual Studio), VS.NET
      • modelling environments: Matlab, Image Precessing Toolbox, Fuzzy Logic Toolbox, Web Deployment Tool
      • database management systems: Oracle, SQLserver, MySQL, DB2, Oracle SQL plus 
      • data mining: SPSS Clementine, SQLserver
      • web content development: GIMP Microsoft Silverlight
      • XML development: XMLSpy, xt, xmlgrep, oxygen
      • X/Unix: Putty
      • office tools: Microsoft Office, Open Office, Visio, LaTeX (MikTeX), TextPad, GhostScript/GSview
      • virtual learning environment: Moodle
      • browsers: Firefox, Firefox svg, IE, Chrome
      • email: Thunderbird, OutlookExpress, webmail
      • logic circuit design: Digital Works

      The local area network is a switched gigabit/10gigabit ethernet. The department and college computers are connected to the SuperJANET academic network via the London Metropolitan Network. Departmental computer services and networks are managed and supported by the department's Systems Group.

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