BSc in IT and Computing
the world is your oyster with IT SKILLS
Information technology (IT) and Computing are all-important in today’s world and will lead to a successful career since the skills of a specialist are much in demand. The degree course offered combines an understanding of IT and Computing and so will embrace an understanding of hardware, software, cloud computing, cybersecurity and storage but also end-products such as video games and websites. It will put graduates in a position where they can gain employment in a small or large business or start their own business.
Truth University’s degree is unique in three respects. Firstly, all learning is through a mixture of theory and practical application, with assignments rooted in these two skills. Moreover, students will have the one-to-one support of a supervisor at all times, particularly when they are working on their assignment, and so will never feel that they are working in isolation even though the degree is taken at a distance.
Finally, there is a balance between east and west with many of the academics based in developing countries and so in sympathy with the students’ cutural backgrounds. At the same time, some of the academics are based in the west so the course represents a balance of east and west.
If you chose to earn a bachelor’s degree in IT and Computing, you will be pursuing the following twelve modules, each worth 30 credits, with two modules studied in each of the two terms of the three year degree:
- IT Operations Management
- Infrastructure and Hardware
- Data Management
- Software applications
- Brain-machine interfaces and virtual reality
- Web design
- Video Games
- Producing promotional videos
- User Interaction
- Cyber security
- Organisational issues (leadership and IT cultures)
- Starting and running a small business
Details of these modules, together with the process for applying for the degree, can be found in the section following Careers.
CAREERS IN IT
IT, Computing and allied skills are greatly in demand throughout the world. The following table gives you an idea of jobs and salaries as a middle-level executive, a few years following your degree:
| Job Title Senior Systems Administrator Software Developer Information Technology (IT) Manager Network Administrator Information Technology (IT) Specialist | Job summary As an expert in systems administration, they work to manage all of the employees within a business’s IT department. Develops computer applications that allow a business to perform specific tasks. Supervises the computer infrastructure and related systems within the structure of an organization. Focuses on the upkeep of the network components within a company’s computer systems. Provides design and upkeep services for a company’s software, hardware, and databases. | Mid-career salary £70,000 £59,000 £72,000 £49,000 £40,104 |
Modules
Details of the 30 credit modules:
IT Operations Management
You consider the organisational and strategic context within which IT operations managers function.. You consider also IT processes, their design and management; product and service design.
Infrastructure and Hardware
You will consider the hardware, software, network resources and services required for the existence, operation and management of an organisational IT environment. You will also explore a range of IT infrastructure lifecycles and consider standards of Best Practice.
Data Management
You will be introduced to different languges, whether Structured Query Language (SQL), Data Definition Language (DDL) or Data Manipulation Language (DML) and how to define, retrieve, and manipulate data. You will also learn to differentiate data into either—structured , unstructured or quasi-structured data. Techniques of data management and storage will also be covered.
Software applications
This branch of IT revolves around building or modifying software applications to meet users’ needs.
Web design
This course develops your manual coding skills by teaching how to develop web documents and pages using web development trools (eg JavaScipt, HTML and CSS). You will learn how to mark-up, layout and style web content and will create web documents that can be used on computers and mobile devices. You will also learn how to build dynamic, data-driven websites using databases, front-end frameworks and server-side programming.
Video Games
Video games are a big growth area and a significant part of the creative economy. You will consider the importance of different genres and the markets for which they appeal. The next step will be to develop simple computer games using tools such as game engines.
Producing promotional videos
You may often be called upon as an IT and Computer expert to produce promotional videos and so this module will give you the opportunity to explore the technical skills needed in doing this.
User Interaction
The field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is an exciting one looking at how computer systems can be maximised for use by humans. This module provides theory and techniques which will help you to design more usable computer systems. whether web or mobile applications. Concepts of clarity, usability, and detectability are discussed as well as design elements such as colour schemes, typography, and layout, and their relationship to human variables (gender, personality and national culture) discussed.
Cyber security
You will focus on methods of keeping the data of organisations and users secure, and the legislative requirements in different countries. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the preventative measures that can be taken to reduce harm once a breach has occurred.
Organisational issues (leadership and IT cultures)
IT environments have their own characteristic cultures which can limit the range of actions that can be achieved. This module will give you the chance to explore these cultures and to consider the leadership techniques that you might use within them and the tools that you might use in order to effect change.
Starting and running a small business
We will explore different legal structures and methods for assessing the place of a new product or service in the market. You will then consider different methods for bringing a new idea to market, how to price the service and organisational issues that may arise when the number of employees grows.
Applying fo the degree
Applying for the degree in IT and Computing Studies is in two stages:
1.Submission of your qualifications and experience details
Please send us your cv with details of your qualifications. These should be emailed to: infotruthuniversity@protonmail.com, copying in our partners for this degree, Omid International, with their email being info@omidinternational.org.
For entry in October 2022, please submit these documents to Omid International by 15 August 2022 at the latest, and you will then be sent an application form.
2.Motivational interview (30 minutes)
The Admission requirements for Bachelor undergraduate programme, for the first and third year, are the following:
For entry in year 1, the candidate must:
- hold a recognized high school diploma or end of secondary school certificate (Baccalaureate, A levels…)
- be in good academic standing
- since the degree will be conducted in English, the successful student must have at least a B2 level of English: 550 (TOEFL), 5.5 (IELTS) or 785 (TOIEC) exam
For entry in year 3, the candidate must:
- currently be finishing or already completed their second year of a bachelor degree in Business Studies (equivalent to 239 credits) and have at least a C1 level of English, or 6 (IELTS)
TUITION FEES
The 2022-2023 annual tuition fees for non-EU** and international candidates are:
- €9274 (£7,800) for the BSc degree in IT and Computing Studies
Tuition fees can be paid by cheque or bank transfer, in two installments:
- 3000€ (£2,525) initial deposit upon admission
- Balance before the intake
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