Summer 2026 Technology Projects (CMP-C123-0)
Summer 2026
Academic Year: Academic Year 2025-2026
This module introduces Computer Science as a professional and academic discipline. You will learn the fundamentals of computer systems and networks and gain practical skills that will be essential for your future in academia and industry.
You will develop and apply your knowledge and skills through a series of practical 'challenges'. Through guided activities, you will be able to recognise and understand the building blocks of the computer-based systems that are prevalent today. Practical skills are complemented by industry case studies through which you will identify and analyse the social, legal, ethical, and environmental impact of computing.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through activities including:
• Using the command line interface.
• Installing an open-source operating system.
• Creating wired and wireless Local Area Networks (LANs).
• Troubleshooting connected devices, including camera and sound modules.
• Identifying and understanding the fundamental components of a computer (e.g., RAM, CPU, storage).
• Undertaking performance measurement and benchmarking.
• Developing your awareness of cyber security and the foundations of computer systems, including logic and assembly languages.
You will also investigate industry case studies, through which you will gain a breadth of understanding of the place of computer-based systems in industry and society and how professionals can influence issues such as environmental sustainability, equality and diversity, and the global economy.
You will develop and apply your knowledge and skills through a series of practical 'challenges'. Through guided activities, you will be able to recognise and understand the building blocks of the computer-based systems that are prevalent today. Practical skills are complemented by industry case studies through which you will identify and analyse the social, legal, ethical, and environmental impact of computing.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through activities including:
• Using the command line interface.
• Installing an open-source operating system.
• Creating wired and wireless Local Area Networks (LANs).
• Troubleshooting connected devices, including camera and sound modules.
• Identifying and understanding the fundamental components of a computer (e.g., RAM, CPU, storage).
• Undertaking performance measurement and benchmarking.
• Developing your awareness of cyber security and the foundations of computer systems, including logic and assembly languages.
You will also investigate industry case studies, through which you will gain a breadth of understanding of the place of computer-based systems in industry and society and how professionals can influence issues such as environmental sustainability, equality and diversity, and the global economy.
Summer 2025 Industrial Placement (CMP-P300-0)
Summer 2026
Academic Year: Academic Year 2025-2026
The Industrial Placement module allows students to undertake an optional placement in industry. The placement enables you to develop your skills by working in an industrial setting relevant to your programme of study.
The Industrial Placement is a 12-month full-time work placement in industry with graduate-level learning opportunities. If a 12-month placement is not possible, or is cut short, a minimum of 9 months of placement work must be undertaken. The aim of the placement is to apply your degree learning to real-world tasks in the workplace.
As the Industrial Placement is an optional 20 credit module, the credits gained will be excluded when calculating your final degree classification.
The Industrial Placement is a 12-month full-time work placement in industry with graduate-level learning opportunities. If a 12-month placement is not possible, or is cut short, a minimum of 9 months of placement work must be undertaken. The aim of the placement is to apply your degree learning to real-world tasks in the workplace.
As the Industrial Placement is an optional 20 credit module, the credits gained will be excluded when calculating your final degree classification.