Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 151

Course type Dual honours Entry requirements In computer science you will undertake an individual project that continues throughout the year under the supervision of a member of staff. In addition, you will take three of the modules below, the first of which allows an extension to a larger or more complex project. BBB/ABC (For exclusions and other qualifications please see the entry requirements table on page 230 to 239) • Double Weighted Project • Software Engineering Project Management • Games Computing WWW.KEELE.AC.UK/UNDERGRADUATE Key Information Approximate intake • IT Architectures • Communications and Networks 5 • Electronic Commerce Study abroad • Advanced Databases and Applications Yes Further information on modules is available under the corresponding prospectus entry and at www.keele.ac.uk/ugcourses Teaching and assessment In mathematics, teaching is carried out primarily through lectures and supplemented by smaller problem solving classes. In computer science teaching takes the form of lectures, tutorials, workshops and supervised practical sessions. Final year project work in both disciplines is supervised on a one to one basis. There is plenty of support available to you outside of classes. In mathematics, assessment on lecture modules is by a mixture of end of module examinations, class tests and coursework. In computer science, assessment methods vary from module to module, but there is normally a combination of examination and coursework which could be a practical assignment, a laboratory or tutorial exercise, or occasionally an essay. Skills and careers A degree in Mathematics and Computer Science is a springboard for many, sometimes highly specialised, careers. You will have gained a broad base of computing and mathematical knowledge, together with much valued versatility in problem solving and quantitative reasoning. As well as in the multi-faceted IT industry, such a background is required in scientific research, engineering, management, finance, health and teaching. A number of our graduates go on to further study, either at master’s or PhD level, at Keele or elsewhere. Good to know Mathematics has consistently achieved outstanding ratings in terms of overall student satisfaction in recent National Student Surveys. Final year computer science modules reflect the research interests of staff, discipline and industry trends and market requirements giving you the opportunity to explore topics at the leading edge of the discipline. UCAS Dual honours programmes GG14 Mathematics and Computer Science www.keele.ac.uk/ugcourses For other Mathematics dual honours programmes see page 146 For other Computer Science dual honours programmes see page 74 151