Combined Honours Programmes

Computer Technology (Major)

Campus: Docklands

Why Study Computer Technology as part of a Combined Honours Degree?

The Computer Technology programme at UEL has been carefully constructed to provide practical experience in state-of-the-art tools and techniques as well as introducing underlying theories. Throughout the programme students experience a wide range of learning activities involving PC, UNIX and Internet access. This is the programme for you if you are interested in:

Using Computers to solve problems
Computer configuration & interfacing
Computer programming
Operating Systems
Computer Networks
Systems Administration
Software Engineering

The programme provides a balance of theoretical knowledge and subject-based practical skills.

The programme benefits from purpose-built laboratories and computer suites for use by students studying Computing based programmes.

What will I study?

Project Work is an important part of the programme. Throughout your studies, you will undertake small projects as part of the module assessment. During the final year of the programme, you will be required to complete a project in the form of independent research and study of a computing subject. The project will be supervised by a member of teaching staff with an interest in the subject and will normally include laboratory work or the analysis of a specific computing problem. The project constitutes one quarter of the final year of the programme.

The School facilities include dedicated computer laboratories and equipment that you are free to use whenever is it not being used for a class. Each laboratory has a Laboratory Technician permanently on hand to help. All formal laboratory classes are supported by academics.

Which modules will I study?

You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Computer Technology

Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?

All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).

What career opportunities are open to me if I study Computer Technology?

The programme, BEng Computer Technology, will give you a highly respected Higher Education qualification. You will have the opportunity to go on to study MSc level programmes or to gain employment within the areas of computer programming, systems administration, computer support, hardware construction or many other specific computer application areas.

Popular Combinations with Computer Technology are

Computer Technology with Business Management (G5N2)
Computer Technology with Law (G5M1 - BEng/MDid)
Computer Technology with Psychosocial Studies (G5C8 - BEng/MDpt)

What can I combine with Computer Technology?

We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list

Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.

Entry Requirements

240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level, one of which must be in Mathematics or a Science subject). In addition to the above, we require GCSE Maths and English grade C.