BSc Information Systems and Computing
Content and Module Outlines
Note: Applications are now open for a new part-time undergraduate degree programme, the BSc in Computing, starting in October 2012. The BSc Informations Systems and Computing is no longer accepting applications.
The degree regulations require the completion, prior to registration, of the Foundation Degree in IT or its equivalent. The BSc itself requires two years (referred to as years 3 and 4) of part time study. Optional modules may be chosen from those taught by the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems or from a restricted number of modules taught outside the Department.
Please pay particular attention to the coursework requirements of each module and ensure that you complete the coursework. This contributes from 10-25% of the overall marks for the module (the weighting for each module is shown in the Programme Handbook) and can make the difference between passing and failing. Every year there are students who have to retake modules that they might have passed had they submitted the coursework. Make sure you are not one of these! In addition to contributing sometimes vital marks, coursework is designed to enable you to consolidate your learning and get feedback on your progress with a module. Please take advantage of this to give yourself the best possible chance of success.
| Years 3 and 4 Compulsory Modules | Module Tutor |
| Database Management | Peter Wood |
| Project: Information Systems and Computing | Steve Maybank |
| Social and Organisational Issues in Computing | Brian Gannon |
| Years 3 and 4 Optional Modules | |
| Under normal circumstances students should take sufficient optional modules to ensure that their total number of credits for years 3 and 4 is 180. At least 120 credits must be at level 6. See Options Handbook for further information. | |
| Artificial Intelligence with Web Applications | Dell Zhang |
| Building Web Applications using MySQL and PHP | Gerard Luskin and Dionisis Dimakopoulos |
| Calculus 2: Multivariable and Differential Equations | Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics |
| Cloud Computing Concepts | Dell Zhang |
| Computer Networking | Andrea Cali |
| Developing Multimedia Assets using Fireworks and Flash | Ian Harrison and Andrew Taylor |
| Employment Relations and Human Resources Management | Department of Management |
| Information Security | David Weston |
| JavaScript | Eran Stern and Dionisis Dimakopoulos |
| Management of Innovation | Department of Management |
| Marketing Principles and Practices | Department of Management |
| Marketing Strategy | Department of Management |
| Middleware | Keith Mannock |
| Multimedia Web Programming using Flash and Action Script | Ian Harrison and Andrew Taylor |
| Operations management | Department of Management |
| Organizational Behaviour | Department of Management |
| Principles of Geographical Information Systems | Department of Geography, Environment and Development Studies |
| Proof and Structure in Mathematics | Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics |
| Software and Programming II | Keith Mannock and Trevor Fenner |
| Strategic Information Systems | Dr. David W. Wilson |
| Strategic Management | Department of Management |
| Web Programming using PHP | Gerard Luskin and Dionisis Dimakopoulos |
If you have a question about the BSc in Information Systems and Computing that is not covered here or on the Birkbeck FAQ
, please contact
Leila Darwish
.
The BSc Informations Systems and Computing is no longer accepting applications.
Programme Administrator:
Leila Darwish
Admissions Tutor:
Roman Kontchakov
Programme Director:
Steve Maybank