Computer Science including Foundation Year

Integrated Computing Devices
This module introduces many of the important concepts which form the backbone of much of your later studies on the course and relate them providing practical examples.  Concepts of the nature of computing devices, operating systems, and the Internet of Things [IoT] are explored along with other things.  This module is serious fun.

Web Development Fundamentals
User centric website design and development is explored in this module, providing insight into a range of other important concepts.

Information Systems
Information systems are ubiquitous in the commercial. This module introduces the concepts that define and govern these systems and provides practical skills in their implementation.

Software Development Fundamentals
This module takes students, who may not have programmed before, through the process of developing a procedural programme and software development in general.  It is practically based and employs a commercially important language.

Cyber Security and Forensics
The security of computer and communication systems is paramount and must be considered when any system is created.  This module discusses the threats that are faced and ways in which they can be addressed, along with considering the laws that govern this area.

Foundations of Mathematics for Computing
This module fosters an understanding of the mathematical techniques and concepts which are important to computing, achieved through application and example. The module also instils confidence in those that may need to in numeracy algebra and mathematical methods.

Programming
This core module develops programming skills and introduces the important concepts required to design and build modern software.

No previous programming experience is expected as we take you on the journey to creating functional object-oriented programme in a commercially important language.

Information Management, Assurance and Security
Databases form the backbone of many systems. The data they hold must be managed and protected to ensure the systems can work effectively and reliably. This module covers these skills and their underlying concepts.

Computer Systems Concepts
An understanding of how computer systems are constructed and operate is fundamental to being able to successfully use them. This module provides these important insights.

Professionalism Employability Enterprise and Problem-solving
learn the essentials of being a computing professional and develop the skills which will support your career over your lifetime, including the ability to present and analyse data and work towards a state project. Students can choose to study and be assessed for a portion of this module in the Welsh.

Proffesiynoldeb, Cyflogadwyedd, Menter a Datrys Problemau
Dysgwch hanfodion bod yn weithiwr proffesiynol cyfrifiadurol a datblygu'r sgiliau a fydd yn cefnogi eich gyrfa dros eich oes, gan gynnwys y gallu i gyflwyno a dadansoddi dyddiad a gweithio tuag at brosiect gwladwriaethol. Gall myfyrwyr ddewis astudio, a chael eu hasesu ar gyfer cyfran o'r modiwl.

Mathematical Tools for Computation
Confidence with tools which can be applied throughout the other modules and in your later careers is born within this module. A supportive atmosphere helps even those who are intimidated by maths ad it concepts. This module is specifically targeted at the needs of computer science.

Data Structures and Algorithms with Object Oriented Programming
A fundamental thread of computer science, a good knowledge of data structures and algorithms ensure that programs and systems are effective and dependable. This module relates these to object-oriented concepts and software engineering practice. 

Secure Software Development
This module continues the strong thread of program, which is the development of reliable safe software. It builds both the skills and the conceptual knowledge that ensures that the software we produce has no nasty surprises!

Operating Systems Concepts
This module introduces the history and key components of an operating system both conceptually and practically, allowing a user to gain practical familiarity with multiple operating systems.

Event Driven and Graphical User Interface Programming
This module develops knowledge of and skills in the techniques associated with the Event-Driven Programming Paradigm in which events (user interactions and inter-program/thread messages) control the flow of the program's execution. 

Professional Practice and Employability, Team Based Software Development Workshop
This important module builds the skills needed to work as a professional in computer science related careers. It introduces professional practice in computing, develops academic skills and knowledge relating to legal, social, ethical, and professional aspects of computing. In doing so develops your employability. This is done through an authentic, teamwork experience.

Databases and Data Modelling
The module explores a range of database technologies and provides theoretical and practical foundations for their use. It covers relational database architecture, practical use of query language and in addition highlights approaches for managing large volumes of data such as distributed/cloud and NoSQL database systems. Security is also addressed.

Supervised Work Experience (Computing)
Students can choose to undertake supervised work experience, normally as part of the sandwich programme. This excellent opportunity lets students apply the skills they have developed and hone the knowledge they have earned, whilst also bringing invaluable experience which will help in their future careers. 

Study Overseas (Computing)
Students have the option to study overseas under exchange programmes.

Individual Project
The crowning element of the course, the Individual project allows students to demonstrate their creativity research an analytical abilities and practical skills in management and delivery of a project which reflects a real need.

Computer Networks
Computer Networks provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, protocols, and technologies that underpin modern computer networks. It equips students with the knowledge and skills required to design, implement, and manage computer networks effectively.

Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Robotics is an interdisciplinary subject with strong links to electrical electronic and mechanical engineering. This optional module draws on these links to introduce concepts, techniques and terminology required to design and implement artificially intelligent solutions in the field of robotics and cybernetics.

Mobile Systems and Applications
This optional module develops the skills required to design, implement, test and critically evaluate applications for mobile platforms.

Parallel and Concurrent Programming
Addressing both theoretical and practical issues this module enables students to design and build parallel and concurrent systems.

Intelligent Systems
Addressing a range of techniques and technologies used to build artificial intelligence systems. This module used practical examples to help students select techniques and apply them to solving real world problems.