The course will provide you with the core computing and business intelligence knowledge and skills required to work within a technical IT environment. Throughout the course, content is complemented by practical work, undertaken in state-of-the-art facilities, using tools and techniques to allow you to match software solutions to the needs of businesses. This practical element will enhance your theoretical understanding by developing real-world problem-solving skills; enhancing your employability as a graduate. You will develop skills in business intelligence, data science, software development, database systems, and web programming, as well as the research and development skills required to undertake a sustained piece of data science or software development project work. You will learn to use modern software tools and business intelligence environments, allowing you to match these to the needs of commerce and industry using appropriate development methodology to provide high-quality solutions.

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any NON-Computing discipline. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.