As technology advances and our reliance on computers in and outside of work increases, so does our need for highly skilled computing professionals. Our Computing, Engineering and Technology Foundation at UNIC will equip you with all the skills needed to be successful in your University degree studies.

The Computing degrees at the University of Northampton provide you with the opportunity to explore different ideas and choose a specialism that suits your individual interests and career prospectus. Whether you are interested in web security, mobile computing, graphics and visualisation or gaming, you can find a course that is right for you. There is also the option of doing a multidisciplinary approach which will give you more flexibility for future career prospects.

Stage 1: University Foundation Modules

• Numerical Techniques 1
• Physics 1
• ICT Skills
• Numerical Techniques 2
• Physics 2
• Problem Solving, Creative and Analytical Thinking
• Programming Techniques
• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

Computing degree pathways

• BSc (Hons) Computing
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Virtual Reality & Industrial Simulation)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Web Technology and Security)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Mobile Application Development)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Software Engineering)
• BSc (Hons) Games Programming
• BSc (Hons) Business Computing

Course Highlights

• Acquisition of highly relevant vocational skills – CISCO, Microprocessors, O-O Programming, Prince2
• Exciting career opportunities: GE, HMGCC.
• Up-to-date workstation hardware and software in dedicated laboratories.
• Exclusive 24/7 access to a specialist laboratory.
• An emphasis on practical learning to reinforce academic underpinnings in specialist laboratories – Robots.
• A supportive approach to tuition with small classroom and laboratory sizes.
• Student Support Initiative – Year 2 students mentor Year 1 students.
• Computing Society – the largest Student Union’s Society