Course Content
Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising
- Core (96 credit points),
- Major (48 credit points),
- Electives (24 credit points), and
- Research Preparation and Project (24 credit points).
All students complete a common set of subjects in Year 1 and are required to select their major prior to enrolling in Year 2.
STM91173 Core subjects (Computing Science):
- 33130 Mathematics 1
- 33230 Mathematics 2
- 31265 Communication for IT Professionals
- 37181 Discrete Mathematics
- 31266 Introduction to Information Systems
- 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms
- 48024 Programming 2
- 41080 Theory of Computing Science
- 31268 Web Systems
- 31272 Project Management and the Professional
- 31269 Business Requirements Modelling
- 31271 Database Fundamentals
- 41078 Computing Science Studio 1
- 41079 Computing Science Studio 2
- 41092 Network Fundamentals
- 41039 Programming 1
STM91172 Core Honours subjects (Computing Science)
- 32144 Technology Research Preparation
- 32931 Technology Research Methods
- 31482 Honours Project
The programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for each major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. They are intended as a guide only and do not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
Business Information Systems Management Major
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn Session
- 33130 Mathematics 1
- 37181 Discrete Mathematics
- 31266 Introduction to Information Systems
- 41039 Programming 1
Spring session
- 31265 Communication for IT Professionals
- 33230 Mathematics 2
- 31269 Business Requirements Modelling
- 31271 Database Fundamentals
Year 2
Autumn session
- 31268 Web Systems
- 48024 Programming 2
- 41078 Computing Science Studio 1
- 41092 Network Fundamentals
Spring session
- 41080 Theory of Computing Science
- 31247 Collaborative Business Processes
- 31257 Information System Development Methodologies
- 31255 Finance and IT Professionals
Year 3
Autumn session
- Select 6 credit points of options
- 31258 Innovations for Global Relationship Management
- 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms
- 41079 Computing Science Studio 2
Spring session
- 32144 Technology Research Preparation
- 31276 Networked Enterprise Architecture
- 31280 Strategic IT Project
- Select 6 credit points of options
Year 4
Autumn session
- 32931 Technology Research Methods
- 31272 Project Management and the Professional
- 31245 Business Process and IT Strategy
- Select 6 credit points of options
Spring session
- 31482 Honours Project
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 31282 Systems Testing and Quality Management
- 31097 IT Operations Management
- 48270 Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation
- Select 6 credit points of options
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Major
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn Session:
- 33130 Mathematics 1
- 31268 Web Systems
- 37181 Discrete Mathematics
- Select 6 credit points from the following electives:
- 48023 Programming Fundamentals
- 41039 Programming 1
Spring Session:
- 31265 Communication for IT Professionals
- 31271 Database Fundamentals
- 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics
- 31266 Introduction to Information Systems
Year 2
Autumn Session:
- 33230 Mathematics 2
- 41092 Network Fundamentals
- 48024 Programming 2
- 31269 Business Requirements Modelling
Spring Session:
- 31005 Machine Learning
- 41040 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- 57304 The Ethics of Data and AI
- Select 6 credit points from the following electives:
- CBK92069 Transdisciplinary Electives
Year 3
Autumn Session:
- 41004 AI/Analytics Capstone Project
- 31272 Project Management and the Professional
- Select 6 credit points from the following electives:
- 41043 Natural Language Processing
- 42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network
- 43007 Advanced Artificial Intelligence
- 43023 Emerging Topics in Artificial Intelligence
- 43024 Introduction to Computational Intelligence
- Select 6 credit points from the following electives
- CBK92186 Electives
Spring Session:
- Select 12 credit points from the following electives:
- 31243 AI/Analytics Capstone Project B
- 31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition
- 32146 Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics
- 41080 Theory of Computing Science
- 43008 Reinforcement Learning
- 48033 Internet of Things
- Select 12 credit points from the following electives
- CBK92186 Electives
Cybersecurity and Privacy Major
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn Session
- 33130 Mathematics 1
- 37181 Discrete Mathematics
- 31266 Introduction to Information Systems
- 41039 Programming 1
Spring session
- 31265 Communication for IT Professionals
- 33230 Mathematics 2
- 31269 Business Requirements Modelling
- 31271 Database Fundamentals
Year 2
Autumn session
- 41092 Network Fundamentals
- 31268 Web Systems
- 48024 Programming 2
- 41078 Computing Science Studio 1
Spring session
- 41080 Theory of Computing Science
- 48730 Cybersecurity
- 41181 Information Security and Management
- Select 6 credit points of options
Year 3
Autumn session
- 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms
- 41079 Computing Science Studio 2
- 41900 Cryptography
- 41182 System Security
Spring session
- 32144 Technology Research Preparation
- Select 12 credit points of options
- 41183 Privacy Preserving
Year 4
Autumn session
- 32931 Technology Research Methods
- 31272 Project Management and the Professional
- 41184 Secure Programming and Penetration Testing
- 41180 Data Analytics in Cyber Security
Spring session
- 31482 Honours Project
- Select 6 credit points of options
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 48436 Digital Forensics
- 41185 Emerging Topics in Cyber Security and Privacy
Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising
- core (96 credit points),
- major (48 credit points),
- electives (24 credit points), and
- research preparation and project (24 credit points).
Enterprise Systems Development Major
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn Session
- 33130 Mathematics 1
- 37181 Discrete Mathematics
- 31266 Introduction to Information Systems
- 41039 Programming 1
Spring session
- 31265 Communication for IT Professionals
- 33230 Mathematics 2
- 31269 Business Requirements Modelling
- 31271 Database Fundamentals
Year 2
Autumn session
- 31268 Web Systems
- 48024 Programming 2
- 41078 Computing Science Studio 1
- 41092 Network Fundamentals
Spring session
- 41080 Theory of Computing Science
- Select 12 credit points from the following:
- 31777 Advanced Interaction Design
- 31242 Advanced Internet Programming
- 41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment
- 31927 Application Development with .NET
- 41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
- 31253 Database Programming
- 41113 Software Development Studio
- 41052 Advanced Algorithms
- 31260 Fundamentals of Interaction Design
Year 3
Autumn session
- 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms
- 41079 Computing Science Studio 2
- 41025 Introduction to Software Development
- 48433 Software Architecture
Spring session
- 41026 Advanced Software Development
- 32144 Technology Research Preparation
- Select 12 credit points of options
Year 4
Autumn session
- 32931 Technology Research Methods
- Select 6 credit points of options
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 31777 Advanced Interaction Design
- 31242 Advanced Internet Programming
- 41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment
- 31927 Application Development with .NET
- 41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
- 31253 Database Programming
- 41113 Software Development Studio
- 41052 Advanced Algorithms
- 31272 Project Management and the Professional
Spring session
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 31777 Advanced Interaction Design
- 31242 Advanced Internet Programming
- 41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment
- 31927 Application Development with .NET
- 41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
- 31253 Database Programming
- 41113 Software Development Studio
- 41052 Advanced Algorithms
- Select 6 credit points of options
- 31482 Honours Project
Interaction Design Major
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn Session
- 33130 Mathematics 1
- 37181 Discrete Mathematics
- 31266 Introduction to Information Systems
- 41039 Programming 1
Spring session
- 31265 Communication for IT Professionals
- 33230 Mathematics 2
- 31269 Business Requirements Modelling
- 31271 Database Fundamentals
Year 2
Autumn session
- 31260 Fundamentals of Interaction Design
- 48024 Programming 2
- 41078 Computing Science Studio 1
- 41092 Network Fundamentals
Spring session
- 41080 Theory of Computing Science
- 31268 Web Systems
- 31080 Interactive Media
- 31777 Advanced Interaction Design
Year 3
Autumn session
- 41019 Prototyping Physical Interaction
- 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms
- 41079 Computing Science Studio 2
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 41020 Human-centred Design Methods
- 31262 Game Design Methodologies
- 31263 Introduction to Computer Game Development
- 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics
- 41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment
- 31927 Application Development with .NET
- 31748 Programming on the Internet
Spring session
- 32144 Technology Research Preparation
- 31272 Project Management and the Professional
- Select 12 credit points of options
Year 4
Autumn session
- 32931 Technology Research Methods
- 41021 Interaction Design Studio
- Select 6 credit points of options
Spring session
- 31482 Honours Project
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 41020 Human-centred Design Methods
- 31262 Game Design Methodologies
- 31263 Introduction to Computer Game Development
- 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics
- 41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment
- 31927 Application Development with .NET
- 31748 Programming on the Internet
- Select 6 credit points of options
Mathematical Analysis Major
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn Session
- 33130 Mathematics 1
- 37181 Discrete Mathematics
- 31266 Introduction to Information Systems
- 41039 Programming 1
Spring session
- 31265 Communication for IT Professionals
- 33230 Mathematics 2
- 31269 Business Requirements Modelling
- 31271 Database Fundamentals
Year 2
Autumn session
- 31268 Web Systems
- 48024 Programming 2
- 41078 Computing Science Studio 1
- 41092 Network Fundamentals
Spring session
- 41080 Theory of Computing Science
- 37233 Linear Algebra
- 37161 Probability and Random Variables
- 37252 Regression and Linear Models
Year 3
Autumn session
- Select 6 credit points of options
- 37262 Mathematical Statistics
- 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms
- 41079 Computing Science Studio 2
Spring session
- 32144 Technology Research Preparation
- 37335 Differential Equations
- 37363 Stochastic Processes and Financial Mathematics
- Select 6 credit points of options
Year 4
Autumn session
- 32931 Technology Research Methods
- 31272 Project Management and the Professional
- 37234 Complex Analysis
- Select 6 credit points of options
Spring session
- 31482 Honours Project
- Select 6 credit points of options
Networking and Cybersecurity Major
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn Session
- 33130 Mathematics 1
- 37181 Discrete Mathematics
- 31266 Introduction to Information Systems
- 41039 Programming 1
Spring session
- 31265 Communication for IT Professionals
- 33230 Mathematics 2
- 31269 Business Requirements Modelling
- 31271 Database Fundamentals
Year 2
Autumn session
- 31268 Web Systems
- 48024 Programming 2
- 41078 Computing Science Studio 1
- 41092 Network Fundamentals
Spring session
- 41080 Theory of Computing Science
- 31277 Routing and Switching Essentials
- 48730 Cybersecurity
- Select 6 credit points of options
Year 3
Autumn session
- Select 6 credit points of options
- 41900 Cryptography
- 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms
- 41079 Computing Science Studio 2
Spring session
- 32144 Technology Research Preparation
- 31275 Mobile Networking
- 31272 Project Management and the Professional
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 31338 Network Servers
- 48450 Real-time Operating Systems
Year 4
Autumn session
- 32931 Technology Research Methods
- 31261 Internetworking Project
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 41903 Internet Science
- 41905 Software Defined Networks
- 32009 Advanced Routing Principles
- 32011 Multilayer Switched Networks
- 42037 IoT Security
- 42036 Cyber Security for Mobile Platforms
- 41890 Applying Network Security
- 41891 Cloud Computing Infrastructure
- 48436 Digital Forensics
- 48033 Internet of Things
- Select 6 credit points of options
Spring session
- 31482 Honours Project
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 41903 Internet Science
- 41905 Software Defined Networks
- 32009 Advanced Routing Principles
- 32011 Multilayer Switched Networks
- 42037 IoT Security
- 42036 Cyber Security for Mobile Platforms
- 41890 Applying Network Security
- 41891 Cloud Computing Infrastructure
- 48436 Digital Forensics
- 48033 Internet of Things
- Select 6 credit points of options
Quantum Information Science Major
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn Session
- 33130 Mathematics 1
- 37181 Discrete Mathematics
- 31266 Introduction to Information Systems
- 41039 Programming 1
Spring session
- 31265 Communication for IT Professionals
- 33230 Mathematics 2
- 31269 Business Requirements Modelling
- 31271 Database Fundamentals
Year 2
Autumn session
- 48024 Programming 2
- 37233 Linear Algebra
- 43025 Introduction to Quantum Computing
- 41078 Computing Science Studio 1
Spring session
- 41080 Theory of Computing Science
- 41076 Methods in Quantum Computing
- 41092 Network Fundamentals
- 41173 Quantum Software and Programming
Year 3
Autumn session
- 31268 Web Systems
- 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms
- 41079 Computing Science Studio 2
- Select 6 credit points of options
Spring session
- 32144 Technology Research Preparation
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 41171 Quantum Computer Architectures
- 41174 Quantum Algorithms
- 41172 Quantum Information Theory
- 41175 Emerging Topics in Quantum Information Science
- 37161 Probability and Random Variables
- 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics
- 31005 Machine Learning
- 42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network
- 37262 Mathematical Statistics
- 41052 Advanced Algorithms
- Select 12 credit points of options
Year 4
Autumn session
- 32931 Technology Research Methods
- 31272 Project Management and the Professional
- Select 6 credit points from the following:
- 41171 Quantum Computer Architectures
- 41174 Quantum Algorithms
- 41172 Quantum Information Theory
- 41175 Emerging Topics in Quantum Information Science
- 37161 Probability and Random Variables
- 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics
- 31005 Machine Learning
- 42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network
- 37262 Mathematical Statistics
- 41052 Advanced Algorithms
- Select 6 credit points of options
Spring session
- 31482 Honours Project
- Select 12 credit points from the following:
- 41171 Quantum Computer Architectures
- 41174 Quantum Algorithms
- 41172 Quantum Information Theory
- 41175 Emerging Topics in Quantum Information Science
- 37161 Probability and Random Variables
- 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics
- 31005 Machine Learning
- 42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network
- 37262 Mathematical Statistics
- 41052 Advanced Algorithms
CBK92127 Sub-Major/Electives Choices
Select 24 credit points of options:
- SMJ10165 Applied and Industrial Optimisation sub-major BCS Hons
- CBK90783 Electives/Sub-major
- SMJ10167 Mathematical Analysis Extension sub-major BSC Hons
- SMJ10166 Statistical Analysis sub-major BCS Hons
CBK91220 Major Choices (Information Technology)
Select 48 credit points of options:
- MAJ03519 Enterprise Systems Development
- MAJ01156 Mathematical Analysis
- MAJ02901 Quantum Information Science
- MAJ10053 Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
- MAJ02080 Business Information Systems Management
- MAJ02900 Cybersecurity and Privacy
- MAJ02092 Interaction Design
- MAJ03445 Networking and Cybersecurity
CBK90783 Electives/Sub-Major:
Select 24 credit points of options:
- CBK92186 Electives
- SMJ10188 AWS Industry sub-major
- SMJ10189 Google Industry sub-major
- SMJ10196 Humanitarian Engineering sub-major
- SMJ10156 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- SMJ10190 iOS Industry sub-major
- SMJ09034 International Studies
- SMJ09035 Language other than English
- SMJ09036 Specialist Country Studies
- CBK92069 Transdisciplinary Electives
