IDM Nations Campus - BSc(Hons) Computing

Course Overview

Do you have a strong interest in technology, gadgets and computers? Would you like to be at the forefront of technological developments in your future career? Do you like to take an analytical approach to problem solving? If so, then this course is for you.  You will be given the opportunity to gain experience in the underpinning technical skills you need to start a challenging and dynamic career in computing.

This degree has a broad scope and covers the main areas within the broad field of computing. You'll also learn key industrial skills that are transferrable within technology based careers. During your time with us, you'll learn about all crucial aspects of computer system and software development including analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance.

This hands on course will see you master the art of computer programming using core languages such as: Java, C# and C++. You'll cover the full systems implementation cycle. This will be done using industrial standard tools and techniques including Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and through advanced development methods.

Our programme balances theory and practice in computing systems and software engineering. This course provides a strong foundation and offers the opportunity to specialise in various computing branches of the industry. Students focus on their areas of specialist interest by choice of options and through an individual project in the final year.  Thus enabling you to move forward into a number of sector career paths such as Software Developer, System Development, Mobile Development, Networking & Security, Database Management, IT support and Research.

Being able to contribute to the analysis, design, creation and management of information systems and software, graduates will find a variety of exciting and dynamic career paths open to them. You will be qualified to work in software development, systems analysis, corporate or Government IT, database administration, web system development, system support, network engineering and research. You may also enjoy a career in the vibrant and growing area of Mobile and Cloud Computing.

First Year Entry

O level: Credit Passes for English and Maths (Sri Lankan Students)

Age: 16 Years up

International candidates (Outside SL): IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5

Direct Entry:

Year Two

• HNC: HNC in a related subject with Merit in the mandatory unit
• NCC Level4: Diploma in Business IT or Computing
• Scottish Higher: BC at Advanced Higher in relevant subjects plus BB at Higher
• Any Diploma relevant to Computing which you gained from recognised institution.

Year Three

• HND: HND in a related subject area
• NCC Level5: Diploma in Business IT or Computing
• Scottish Higher: Advanced Diploma in Computing
• Any Higher/Advanced Diploma relevant to computing which you gained from recognised institution.

* For this you will be subjected an exemption fee

Mature/Access: We welcome applications from mature students with relevant qualifications and /or experience.

* For this you will be subjected an exemption fee

Payment Schedule

Full qualification (All three years)

Year 01 and Year 02

Candidate application fee: LKR. 20,000.00

University fee: GBP. 240.00

Delivery fee: LKR. 200,000 (This can pay in monthly installments LKR. 8,500 X 24 Installments)

Candidate examination fee: LKR. 20,000.00

Year 03

Candidate application fee: LKR. 20,000.00

University fee: GBP. 1,300.00 (This can be done in two installments)

Delivery fee: LKR. 180,000 (Can pay in monthly installments LKR. 15,000 X 12 Installments)

Second Year entry (Two years)

Year 02

Candidate application fee: LKR. 20,000.00

University fee: GBP. 240.00

Delivery fee: LKR. 100,000 (This can pay in monthly installments LKR. 8,500 X 12 Installments)

Candidate examination fee: LKR. 10,000.00

* Exemption fee is varying according to your first year qualification.

Final Year entry (One year)

Year 03

Candidate application fee: LKR. 20,000.00

University fee: GBP. 1,300.00 (This can be done in two installments)

Delivery fee: LKR. 180,000 (Can pay in monthly installments LKR. 15,000 X 12 Installments)

Year one modules

·       Organisation Behaviour

·       Computer Platform

·       End user application

·       Personal Skills Development

·       Programming Concepts

·       Introduction to programming with VB. net

·       Web design and development

·       Network design, cabling and management

·       System analysis

·       Database design concepts

·       Networking concepts

·       Mobile systems

·       Project Management

Year two modules

·       Object oriented programming using JAVA

·       Research methods

·       Quality systems

·       Data analysis and design

·       Human computer interface

·       Management in Information technology

·       Visual programming and development using C#.net

·       Software engineering

·       Web application and development

·       E-Business development

·       Distributed systems

·       Software testing

·       Introduction to Artificial intelligence

·       Industrial solution

Year three modules

·       Advanced Programming

·       Knowledge based systems in Artificial Intelligence

·       Data structures and Algorithms

·       Learning Machines and Intelligent agents

·       Advanced Mobile applications development

·       Quality assurance and testing

·       Computing Project