Background

252436

BSc (Hons)

Computing

  • Overview

    Offering Campus(es)

    Type of Programme

    SV
    Subvented Programmes
    SF
    Self-financed Programmes

    Offering Campuses

    CW
    CHAI WAN
    ST
    SHATIN
    LW
    LEE WAI LEE
    TY
    TSING YI
    MH
    MORRISON HILL
    TM
    TUEN MUN
    • cw
      PT
    • lw
    • st
      FT
    • ty
    • tm
    • mh
    • kt

    Duration of Study

    1 year

    Mode of Study

    Full Time

    Duration of Study

    14 months

    Mode of Study

    Part Time
    • Registration No.
      252436
    • QF Level
      5
    • QF Registration No.
      14/002777/L5
    • QF Registration Validity Period
      01/09/2014 - 31/08/2027
    • University
      Coventry University

    •  

    Additional Information

    • Application Fee
      HK$200*
    • Registration Fee
      HK$3,500
    • Tuition Fee

      HK$69,450^ by
      2 (FT) or 3 (PT) instalments


      ^ Tuition fees are subject to annual review.

    • Commencement
      September 2024
    • Study Location

      FT : IVE (Sha Tin)
      PT : IVE (Chai Wan)

    • *All applicants can enjoy a waiver of application fee for ONCE before the deadline.

      Click here for details.

    University Overview

    Coventry University

    Founded by entrepreneurs and industrialists as the Coventry School of Design in 1843, and in 2023 celebrated 180 years, Coventry University is a dynamic and outward-looking institution with a tradition of teaching excellence, impactful research and bold international partnerships.  The University ranked top 100 in the world for “International Outlook” (Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings); 1st in the Midlands for student satisfaction with teaching and learning provision (National Student Survey 2022); 3rd in the UK for the number of overseas students ((HESA data 2020/21). Coventry also ranked 13th in the UK for both “Media & Film Studies” and “Construction, Surveying & Planning” subject area (The Guardian University Guide 2023).

    Programme Introduction

    This programme provides you with the fundamental range of skills necessary to become a software developer.  It equips you with key programming, analysis and design skills including back and front-end web development, internet-of-things development, user experience design, quality assurance and testing, system administration, and security that give you a competitive edge in the job market.

    Programme Features

     

    Hot topics of the IT Industry
    Up-to-date knowledge on technologies with dedicated modules on “Data Science for Developers”, “Web API Development”, “Mobile App Development”, “User Experience Design”, and “Security”

    Practical professional skillsets
    You will be given lots of opportunities to work with new technologies to help develop new design solutions, in the classroom and on real-life projects, where you will work with staff on real-world computing and design problems as you would in commercial, professional or research practice. This means that you can develop professional skills at the same time as you learn the technical contents of your degree. 

    No examination
    Assessment 100% based on coursework, phase test and final project, etc.

    Employable graduates
    Our graduates work in the Civil Service, as well as a range of medium and small sized companies in web, media, and the creative industries.

     

    Modules

    Data Science for Developers

    Individual Project

    Individual Project Preparation

    Web API Development (CEF Module) (CEF code: 34Z141511)

    Mobile App Development (CEF Module) (CEF code: 34Z122533)

    User Experience Design (CEF Module) (CEF code: 34Z136534)

    Security (CEF Module) (CEF code: 34Z136542)

    Academic Writing 3:Writing Skills for Dissert and Res Prj

     

    For part-time mode only. This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund. The mother course (BSc (Hons) Computing) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 5). 

     

    We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.

    Assessment^

    Coursework, phase test, and final project, etc.

    Entry Requirements

    • Holders of a VTC Higher Diploma in relevant IT subjects:
      • HD in IT for Business
      • HD in Game Software Development
      • HD in Computer Systems Administration
      • HD in Software Engineering
      • HD in Telecommunications and Networking
      • HD in Mobile Computing
      • HD in Network Applications
      • HD in Information and Network Security
      • HD in Information and Communications Technology
      • HD in Web Design and Development
      • HD in Mobile Applications Development
      • HD in AI and Mobile Applications Development
      • HD in Cloud and Data Centre Administration
      • HD in Data Science and Analytics
      • HD in Cybersecurity
      • HD in AI and Smart Technology

    OR

    • Holders of Higher Diploma, or Associate Degree, or equivalent qualifications in relevant IT subjects from recognised institutions will also be considered.  These applicants must also be able to demonstrate competence equivalent to an HKDSE Level 2 or HKCEE Grade E in Mathematics.*

    * Subject to final approval by Coventry University

    English Proficiency Requirements

    • Applicants holding post-secondary qualifications (e.g. Higher Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma) taught and assessed in English from recognised institutions;

      OR
       
    • At least an overall IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent.

    Enquiries

     

    Sha Tin Campus (Full-time)
     

    Chai Wan Campus (Part-time)
     

    • Programme Co-ordinator 
      Mr Hang Chit Wong
      Tel no. : 2595 8113
      Email : hcwong@vtc.edu.hk

     

     

    Registration No. : 252436. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.  

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