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
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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
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