School of Technology Undergraduate Course Guide 2011/12 - University of Wolverhampton

UNDERGRADUATE coURsE GUiDE 2011/12 school of TEchNoloGy

on behalf of all my colleagues, i am delighted to welcome you to the school of Technology. The school is a lively and friendly place which prides itself on the quality of its academic staff and the support that it provides for students.

The school offers vocational courses designed through close links with computing, engineering and construction employers.

• consistently high graduate employability eg. 98% in construction and property sector and 81.7% for the computing sector.

• Regular subject reviews, in conjunction with industry and professional institutions, ensure that the syllabuses are current and at the forefront of technology.

• A robust teaching and learning and personal tutoring system that supports learners during their studies.

• A dedicated career and counselling service.

• industrial exposure through employer engagement, industrial visits and guest lectures.

We have excellent links with industry, internationally recognised research which underpins our courses and strong links with educational partners in the UK and overseas.

Professor Rob MoretonDean of School, BA (Hons), Mtech, FBCS

Welcometo the school of Technology

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3 A school to be proud of

5 student support

6 Teaching methods

7 Employability and placements

9 Built Environment

15 computing & Mathematics

21 Digital Technology

25 Engineering

33 information Technology, Networks and security

39 sustainable design

43 campus life

45 contact us

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A School to be proud of

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At the School of Technology we have a comprehensive range of courses to give you a head-start in your career. Our courses are constantly being revitalised to keep pace with industry and the application of the latest technology, to equip you with the skills you will need in today’s challenging employment market.

Our fully equipped environments will enhance your learning experience. The School offers a wide range of facilities within newly built, custom designed the Technology Centre at City Campus. The School also has a specialist Engineering facility on the Telford Campus.

All of our courses can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. We also offer a sandwich course option, where you can undertake a work placement, converting your degree from three to four years.

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Gurbinder Singh Tiwana BEng (Hons) Civil EngineeringMy time at Wolverhampton University has been enjoyable. I have made a number of good friends during my time at the University as well as very good lecturers who have given me the support I have needed when required.

What our students say

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Student supportAt the School of Technology we are eager to help all our students in whatever way possible, whether it be via study skills, student enabling or personal academic support.

Our Student Support Officers act as the first point of call to all students and are available on a drop-in or appointment basis to discuss a number of matters including the following:

• Information and advice concerning University regulations, procedures and documentation.

• Confidential support on general issues about study and student life.

• Advice on courses.

• Information and guidance on the student intranet (Wolverhampton Online Learning Framework - ‘WOLF’) and student information management system – e:Vision.

Our Student Enabling Team is dedicated to assisting students that may need additional support during their studies. Working closely with the University Student Enabling Centre, the team supports students with a wide range of learning needs. The Special Needs Administrator is the first point of contact and can help with the following:

• Offering general advice on support available within the School and University.

• Connecting students with experienced Special Needs Tutors who provide academic advice to both students and tutors to ensure the best support possible.

• Referring students who suspect that they may need assessing for additional support.

At the University of Wolverhampton, we believe that in order for you to engage successfully with your academic and vocational studies, a wide range of learning activities should be undertaken. Part of your studies in the School of Technology will include attending lectures and seminars, however, a significant portion for some areas of study will also include on-site visits and field trips.

A variety of state-of-the-art facilities are utilised in our teaching – providing you with practical and relevant educational opportunities to gain the knowledge and expertise required by employers.You will take part in discussions with industry experts as well as fellow students, exploring your subject areas in depth, and thus enabling you to place them in a wider global context.

Due to our close links with regional and national companies, you may have the opportunity to attend guest lectures, and have projects and case studies provided in a real-life, industrial setting. There are also opportunities to study at partner institutions overseas, enabling you to enhance your studies in an international, as well as domestic, environment.

At the School of Technology, we are very proud of the quality and diversity of our teaching methods and resources. We have designed our courses to ensure that you are given the best start to your career, and to enable you to realise your strengths and potential.

Our teaching methods

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All School of Technology (STech) students have the opportunity to take a one-year work placement. Placement opportunities arise in many specialist businesses, across all industry disciplines, with companies including Microsoft, IBM, EDF Energy, Beattie Balfour, Redrow, Eon and Birmingham Midshires.

Completing a placement year is doubtless the best way to help you acquire the skills you need to secure employment after your studies at the University of Wolverhampton.

The experience that you gain whilst on placement will develop your technical and interpersonal skills; all roles are salaried and you will be treated as a valued member of the team.

Everyday exposure to project work, working in teams and to deadlines enables you to develop your professional skills, and places you in an excellent position as an experienced graduate looking for employment. The scheme has proved highly successful and placement students are often offered graduate positions.

We have a dedicated Business Engagement and Placements Unit, which seeks out opportunities for placements and work experience on your behalf. It organises careers fairs and company talks which provide you with the chance to discuss your career aspirations with professionals and those within industry.

The Unit boasts many years of experience in successfully placing students. The staff are supportive and approachable, offering you a unique resource from which you will gain experience including their workshops on:

• CV writing

• interview techniques

• aptitude testing.

Employability and placements

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University of Wolverhampton has been providing Computer Science students on work placement to the council for the last 20 years. Many have gone on to permanent employment.

This arrangement has provided long term mutual benefit to both ourselves and the School of Computing and Information Technology resulting in the development of a dynamic and forward thinking ICT team at the council.

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Our relationship with Wolverhampton University started in 2000, when we were put in contact with a number of Computer Science students looking for a 48 week placement. Starting with that very first placement student, now nearly 10 years ago, we have had one or two placement students from the University every year and continue to do so.

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For a number of years we have had a successful relationship with the Employability and Placements unit to recruit IT placements, many of whom return to work for Birmingham Midshires permanently once they complete their degree.

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Built Environment

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The University of Wolverhampton’s Built Environment courses are highly regarded within the industry. Our programmes carry professional accreditation from organisations including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), where the department is an Accredited Centre, and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), enabling a direct route to chartered status, through professional development.

You will learn from industry experts who transfer their hands-on knowledge and experience in the fields of surveying, civil engineering and construction management into the classroom. Our staff are professionally qualified and possess considerable industrial experience, ensuring your learning is practical and relevant to current industry practice. All staff members are active in research, which is fed back into teaching, meaning your education is continuously updated and has relevance to industry. This has proven to be a highly successful formula for enhancing the employment prospects of our students.

Built Environment’s programmes of study include two HNCs and two Foundation Degrees, as well seven undergraduate and a number of postgraduate courses, offering access to University for people of all ages and backgrounds.

The University of Wolverhampton is home to a suite of laboratories, and is one of the few universities in the UK to house a Multi-Purpose Flume. All Built Environment students have access to the labs, where you take part in practical sessions examining the role of materials used in all fields of construction. These lab sessions allow you to apply the knowledge gained from lectures, and reinforce the topics learned.

The labs house all the necessary facilities to support the areas of construction materials, hydraulics, environmental science/engineering and thermodynamics and sustainability. You will also have access to specialist computer facilities and portable equipment for concrete testing, building surveying, land surveying, geotechnics, thermal imaging and more.

You can follow one of our specialist courses:

• HNC Building Studies

• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

• BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

• Foundation Degree (Science) Civil Engineering

• HNC Civil Engineering Studies

• BSc (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering

• BSc (Hons) Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

• Foundation Degree (Science) Construction

• BSc (Hons) Construction Management

• BSc (Hons) Property Management

• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

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For information about entry requirements for all of our courses please visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/courses

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HNC Building Studies

This HNC is an ideal first step for those looking for a professional role in the construction industry. The HNC Building Studies course prepares you for a career within the modern building team in roles such as a contracts manager, estimator, site engineer or quantity surveyor.

The course has both a theoretical and practical content that brings together a range of skills and subjects including design, new technology, sustainability and construction methods. The course is developed with input from industry professionals to ensure that it is up-to-date and meets the needs of the industry. Normal progression from this course is to the second year (full-time equivalent) of an associated BSc (Hons) degree.

Note: The HNC Building Studies course is delivered only on a part-time basis. As such, you have the opportunity to attend this course through day release from your relevant day-to-day employment.

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

Accredited by: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Building Surveying is a varied profession operating in both the public and private sectors covering both residential and commercial clients. The BSc (Hons) degree in Building Surveying is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors so puts you on the ladder towards a professional career.

The course involves inspecting and surveying existing buildings, proposing and managing refurbishment projects, appraising buildings for new uses, and conserving and adapting listed buildings. There is also advice and guidance on building defects and failures, diagnosis of defects and specifications of remedial work.

Key features of the delivery of the BSc (Hons) Building Surveying are site visits and ‘defect trails’ provided by lecturers and practitioners from within the discipline.

During this course the key areas of study include:

• building surveying practice

• development and regeneration

• building pathology

• sustainability.

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Accredited by:Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)Institution of Highways and Transportation (IHT)Institute of Highways Incorporated Engineers (IHE)

By studying the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering you will obtain the ability to develop appropriate solutions to engineering challenges by using new or existing technologies, through innovation and creativity. Civil Engineers are responsible for the design, management and construction of major infrastructure projects such as dams, reservoirs, bridges, major buildings, water supply, harbours and sea defences. This degree provides a sound basis from which to develop a career, and progress to Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. As a graduate from this course, you will have the ability to manage a project, taking into consideration social and environmental issues.


• structural engineering

• geotechnical engineering (soils and foundations)

• water engineering

• a major design project.

Foundation Degree (Science) Civil Engineering

The Foundation Degree (Science) Civil Engineering will provide you with a comprehensive education covering the range of subjects within civil engineering. You will gain the necessary academic skills that underpin the Civil Engineering profession, including the design, management and construction of major infrastructure projects. Lecturers on this course are a blend of respected academics and experienced professionals and as such you are exposed to a sound theoretical base coupled with numerous practical exercises.

A key feature of this course is the opportunity to study work-based learning modules with the full support of your employer. The course has been designed for practitioners and trainees who want to further their professional development within the industry. As a graduate of the programme, you will have the opportunity to advance within your organisation and undertake responsibilities suitable for civil engineering professionals.


Successful completion of the course will allow you to progress directly to the final year of the BSc (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering degree and seek Incorporated status of Joint Board of Moderators.

Note: Relevant employment is required in order to undertake the work-based learning modules of the programme.

HNC Civil Engineering Studies

The HNC Civil Engineering Studies course is intended as your first step towards becoming a Professional Engineering Technician. Engineering Technicians are equipped to carry out supervisory and technical roles within industrial and public organisations, and are competent to apply their skills within defined fields of technology. This course has been designed for practitioners and trainees who want to further their professional development within the industry.

As an Engineering Technician you will have the opportunity to advance within your organisation and undertake responsibilities suitable for civil engineering professionals. Our excellent links with local civil engineering companies, as well as the local branches of the professional bodies, namely the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers, means your education is always relevant to industry.

Successful completion of the course provides the opportunity for you to progress with advanced entry on to the Foundation Degree Civil Engineering, BSc (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering or the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering. These could then lead to Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer status.


Multi-Purpose Flume

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BSc (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering

Accredited by:Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)Institution of Highways and Transportation (IHT)Institute of Highways Incorporated Engineers (IHE)

Civil and Environmental Engineering is all about creating, improving and protecting the environment. As a Civil and Environmental Engineer you will contribute to the design and build of infrastructure that is sustainable and that provides the facilities for day-to-day life of individuals. You will carry out impact assessments and sustainability and feasibility studies to safeguard the sustainability of projects.

The BSc (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering reflects a growing trend within the construction industry to employ graduates who possess understanding of the principles of civil engineering, as well as an appreciation of environmental challenges. In addition, as a graduate from the BSc course, you will have the ability to manage a project taking sustainable development issues into consideration.

The BSc (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering provides a sound basis from which to develop a career and progress to Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.


• transportation and environmental engineering

• structural analysis

• geotechnical engineering (soils and foundations)

• water engineering

• civil engineering project management.

BSc (Hons) Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

Accredited by: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

The BSc (Hons) Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying course is a vocational degree providing you with a broad education combined with the specialist study required for a future career as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. Your lectures are delivered both from an academic perspective and by professional practitioners, which maintains industrial relevance.

Emphasis is placed on practical quantity surveying and commercial applications and as such, you will take part in hands-on exercises based on real-life projects. As well as moving into a career based in commercial management and quantity surveying, with opportunities to work for client organisations, contractors or professional practices, , you will gain opportunities for employment in more specialist areas such as capital allowances, insurance assessment, consultancy, accountancy and law firms.


• quantity surveying procurement practice

• quantity surveying practice for building projects

• quantity surveying practice for civil engineering projects

• commercial management – building and civil engineering.

Foundation Degree (Science) Construction

The Foundation Degree (Science) Construction aims to build on and enhance the knowledge and experience of those already working in the construction industry by motivating those who are serious about taking their career forward. On completing this course you will be able to integrate the principles and applications of construction, and apply them to construction projects.

This Foundation Degree requires you already be in relevant employment, but attainment of this qualification will enhance your employment options. The emphasis of study is on learning in the workplace, guided and supplemented by academic study.

Successful graduates of the course will be in a position to gain a construction-related BSc (Hons) degree within one year, or a professionally accredited RICS or CIOB qualification within two years of full-time study.

Note: relevant employment is required in order to undertake the work-based learning modules of the programme.


BSc (Hons) Construction Management

Accredited by: Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

This course will equip you with a detailed understanding of the key principles of construction management, such as co-ordination, monitoring and control of the variety of operations and processes in the construction industry. Your education will be underpinned with knowledge of construction technology, law, business and finance, enabling you to apply these areas to construction projects. This specialist course has been designed as the route for your development as a professional Chartered Builder.

The course will prepare you to take on a series of roles and responsibilities in contemporary construction teams such as project management, contracts management, estimating, site engineering, cost engineering and programme management and paves the way for further study at postgraduate level.


• site organisation and production

• construction human resource management

• construction planning

• construction sustainability.

BSc (Hons) Property Management

Accredited by: Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (subject to final approval)

This course combines theoretical study and practical application to equip you with the skills to pursue a career within the property management sector. Many of the exercises you will undertake as part of the course include gaining experience of real-life buildings and portfolios. Many of the lecturers are recent practitioners and have first-hand experience within the property industry, ensuring your learning is practical and relevant to the current industry. Once you have finished your studies, employment opportunities will be available in property development, professional practice and consultancy and estates management departments.


• transactions in real estate

• residential property management

• computer applications in real estate

• sustainability, development and regeneration.

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Accredited by: Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (subject to final approval)

This course offers you not only comprehensive technical and academic study, but also a vocational approach to quantity surveying. The course aims to provide you with a broad education in construction technology, measurement, management, law and contract. It is delivered to allow you to develop skills in these areas and apply them via project based modules founded in real construction scenarios. During your studies you will interact with industry professionals and gain an understanding of wider construction issues. You will be given the opportunity to attend various field trips to towns and cities, visit buildings and construction sites and observe work in progress, giving you hands-on construction experience. If you wish to pursue a career in quantity surveying, where employment opportunities are available within contracting organisations, local and central government, and in commercial construction and property organisations, this course is ideal for you.


• quantity surveying practice, pre and post contract

• conservation, preservation and conversion

• sustainability

• quantity surveying practice and management.


Computing and Mathematics

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Computing and Computer Science are integral to today’s society. At the University of Wolverhampton we have a strong heritage of teaching and innovation in Computing, with the installation of one of the world’s first computers. The WITCH (Wolverhampton Instrument for Teaching Computation from Harwell) was installed at what is now the University in 1957 and was used as a teaching aid until 1973.

You can study our Computing and Computer Science degrees with confidence that you will graduate with the skills and knowledge that this ever-moving industry demands. We have an excellent record of successful placement and graduate opportunities, built on our strong reputation across those areas of industry that require computing support and expertise.

Our newest courses have been developed to keep abreast of new technologies. Using our new Gadget Lab, you will explore the pervasive elements of technology such as GPS, 3G and Wi-Fi and how they can be used to bring a multitude of different systems together.

Mathematics is an important area of our portfolio. By studying our BSc (Hons) Mathematics degree programme, you will develop academic knowledge of Mathematics which could lead to a career in teaching and an array of organisations. Our team includes a world leading Professor in Cybermetrics – the study of web-based content for social science research using techniques that are not specific to one field of study. The Mathematics team are very supportive and the department is commended each year in the National Student Survey, consistently gaining high rates of satisfaction – 87% in 2010.


• BSc (Hons) Computer Science

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)

• BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering

• BSc (Hons) Computing

• Foundation Degree (Science) Computing

• HNC Computing

• HND Computing

• BSc (Hons) Computing Software Development

• BSc (Hons) Mathematics

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BSc (Hons) Computer Science

This course aims to produce software developers who can seamlessly make the transition from University to the international computer industry. This is achieved by providing a thorough grounding in the core principles of computer science and integrating these with computer languages, tools, techniques and methodologies used by computer professionals worldwide. You will obtain hands-on experience with the latest developments such as programming multicore processors, parallel computing, GPUs and the embedded microprocessor systems that enable mobile computing. We will prepare you with the key skills needed to keep abreast of future developments making you aware of emerging techniques and technologies to assist you in becoming a knowledgeable and skilled graduate.


• software engineering practices

• database systems

• high performance computing

• advanced software engineering topics.

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)

This course combines the core fundamentals of computer science with particular emphasis on software engineering. You will learn how to produce robust, quality systems that are fit for purpose, whilst being easy to maintain and adapt, as the user requirements change. Our course teaches the tools, techniques and methodologies that embrace these engineering principles; to produce software developers who can seamlessly make the transition from University to the international computer industry. We will provide you with a thorough grounding in the core principles of computer science and integrate these with computer languages, tools, techniques and methodologies used by computer professionals worldwide. Additionally, we will prepare you with the key skills needed to keep abreast of future developments in the exciting career to which this course leads.



• systems engineering technologies

• software engineering practices

• applied computer systems engineering

• advanced software engineering topics.


BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering

This technical degree focuses on hardware as well as software and how they interact. You will explore the pervasive elements of technology such as GPS, 3G and Wi-Fi and how they can be used to bring a multitude of different systems together. You will be introduced to current and emerging technologies with an emphasis not only on theory, but the ability to apply it in practice with hands-on sessions in our laboratories. This course is ideally suited to you if you have a passion for technology, and want to further your knowledge in this field. It will also provide you with the opportunity to develop your problem solving and management skills within a technologically engaging subject.

Our new Gadget Lab is the focal point for practical-based workshops and projects. You will have access to a range of small hardware and prototyping devices, and are encouraged to explore your interests, and take advantage of the wide range of devices available.



• emerging technologies

• network design

• database systems.

BSc (Hons) Computing

This course is ideal for those who require a solid background in many aspects of the computing subject. You will learn how to program, develop web-based applications, construct database systems and to reconfigure hardware. You will also have access to a range of optional modules from Computer Science. The course places a focus on the latest technologies and methodologies, enabling you to graduate with the ability to make a positive contribution as a computing professional within the global community.


• web applications development

• databases systems

• advanced web development.

Foundation Degree (Science) Computing

This course will provide you with a range of practical skills and knowledge to enable you to work in a variety of computing professions. You will study up-to-date topics such as website design and management, systems implementation and networks.

While developing the academic skills needed to cope with a rapidly moving environment, you will have the opportunity to develop existing computing employment skills and, for those not working in the IT industry, the valuable opportunity to gain work experience within local companies on a variety of IT projects.

The Foundation degree provides an excellent stepping stone to allow you to move directly into a career in computing or to move smoothly onto a full Honours degree programme.

HNC Computing

This course will provide you with a thorough grounding in the skills necessary for employment in the computing industry. You will develop a range of technical and personal skills needed for working life through the study of topics such as programming, web development, and systems analysis.

Focusing on professional skills within the IT industry you will apply relevant principles and techniques to the analysis, design and development of modern software solutions, while developing relevant academic skills to allow you to continue to develop in your chosen subject area.

The HNC provides an excellent stepping stone to allow you to move directly into employment in computing or to progress to a full HND programme.



HND Computing

This course will provide you with a range of practical skills and knowledge to enable you to work in a variety of positions within the computing industry. You will develop technical skills and personal qualities essential for a successful working life.

You will study up-to-date topics such as systems development, databases, web development, and networking.

Focusing on professional skills within the IT industry you will gain the ability to apply relevant principles and techniques to the analysis, design and development of modern software solutions, while developing the academic skills needed to cope with a rapidly evolving environment.

The HND provides an excellent stepping stone to allow you to move directly into a career in computing or to progress to a full Honours degree programme. This course may lead to careers in a wide range of industrial and commercial organisations including both the private and public sectors such as IT technician, IT and user support services, web developer, network technician and programmer.

BSc (Hons) Mathematics

The BSc (Hons) course in Mathematics aims to develop your theoretical understanding of the subject. Emphasis is placed on pure mathematics, where you will enhance your techniques in algebra and calculus, by studying subjects such as group theory, geometry and mathematical modelling. The course will teach you advanced problem solving skills; skills which you will be able to employ in many different ways across a wide choice of careers, and are highly sought after by many graduate employers. Mathematicians are warmly welcomed in industry, business and commerce for their analytical ability and logical approach to unravelling complex issues.

• The Mathematics department includes staff who achieved a very high rating in the recent Research Assessment Exercise. The team includes a professor who is internationally recognised as a leading authority in the field of Statistical Cybermetrics.

• We pride ourselves on the academic support and guidance given by our friendly and approachable staff. Students have shown their appreciation for this by the exceptionally high ratings they have given us in the National Student Survey.


• pure mathematics

• applicable mathematics

• statistics

• operational research.

Digital Technology

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Digital Technology is rapidly developing in the education, entertainment, marketing and training sectors. We offer a number of courses in Digital Media, each designed to meet industry demands in this technically creative area. We boast award-winning students and specialist labs in which you can develop your skills, as well experienced and enthusiastic staff to guide you through your degree. As a School we are passionate about keeping abreast of new technologies. We have recently installed a ‘New Technologies Lab’ packed with Apple Macs and will be exhibiting our students’ projects for the second year running at the Gadget Show Live 2011 exhibition.

If you’re enthusiastic about learning how games and digital media work and want to acquire the software and hardware skills to contribute to future developments, then our courses are ideally suited to you. Our Games Development and Multimedia degrees are endorsed by our Institute of Gaming & Animation, which meets the demands from industry to deliver cutting edge technology and design solutions underpinned with expert knowledge and internationally recognised research. This ensures that we have up-to-date industry knowledge and that we pave the way for our graduates’ careers in this industry.


• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Digital Media Technology)

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development)

• BSc (Hons) Computing Digital Media Development (Top-up)

• BSc (Hons) Computing Games Development (Top-up)

• Foundation Degree (Science) Interactive Computing

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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Digital Media Technology)

Media Technology continues to develop rapidly with increasing use in areas such as entertainment, education, marketing and training sectors of the economy. Digital Media Technology involves developing computer applications that combine text, sound, pictures, computer animations, video images, and virtual and augmented realities. On our course, you will study both the hardware and the software tools for creating highly engaging visual applications, in addition to the core principles of computer science. Additionally, we will prepare you with the key skills needed to keep abreast of future developments in the exciting career to which this course leads.


• creative digital media


• advanced multimedia authoring

• digital media technology

• distributed and concurrent systems.

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development)

Building on the core fundamentals of computer science, this course investigates the technologies behind games development including hardware (consoles, input devices) and software games engines. It also covers the mathematics and physics required to create believable agents, non-player characters (NPCs) and virtual worlds inside a computer game. This equips you to play a valuable role as part of a games development team in the games industry, and enables you to develop your own ideas into a marketable product.

• In 2009, a team of our students won a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award after winning a national competition Dare to be Digital, a video games development contest organised with Channel 4.

• We have a dedicated computer games laboratory for use exclusively for games development specialists, as part of our iconic IT complex.


• games programming


• computer graphics and artificial intelligence

• systems programming.

BSc (Hons) Computing Digital Media Development (Top-up)

Our top-up degree in Computing Digital Media Development has been designed to enable you to gain a full Honours degree if you already have a relevant HND or Foundation Degree. If you are interested in the development of computer applications that combine text, sound, pictures, computer animations, video images, and virtual realities, this course is ideal for you.

Digital media continues to be utilised in an increasingly diverse range of sectors, and as such it is developing rapidly. You will study both the hardware and the software tools used for creating highly engaging visual applications, and you will be able to apply the relevant techniques and methodologies to the development of digital media artefacts. You will study areas including creative digital media, media technology and advanced media authoring.

As a graduate of BSc (Hons) Computing Digital Media Development, you will be equipped with the key skills you need to keep abreast of future developments in the exciting career to which this course leads. You could find employment in a variety of fields from entertainment (radio, TV, cinema) and manufacturing (digital media interfaces in domestic and industrial products), to the commercial arena (marketing and publishing).

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BSc (Hons) Computing Games Development (Top-up)

If you already have a relevant HND or Foundation Degree, and would like to develop a higher understanding of games development, the BSc (Hons) Computing Games Development (Top-up) will, in eighteen months, give you a full Honours degree.

You will learn about computer graphics and artificial intelligence and your studies will culminate in the development of a computer games related project. You will be able to make full use of our iconic IT complex, with dedicated computer games laboratory for games development specialists, and study alongside award-winning students and a professional team of lecturers with significant research and industrial experience.

As a graduate from this course, you may pursue a career in the games industry as games programmer, developer, system developer or technician.

Foundation Degree (Science) Interactive Computing

This course will provide you with a range of practical skills and knowledge to enable you to work in the Interactive Computing industry.

You will study up-to-date topics such as Multimedia Design and Image Visualisation. Focusing on employability skills within the IT industry you will gain valuable experience working within local companies on a variety of interactive IT projects, while developing the academic skills needed to cope with a rapidly evolving environment.

The Foundation degree provides an excellent stepping stone to allow you to move directly into a career in Web and Interactive Computing or to move smoothly on to a full Honours degree programme.


Engineering

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Our engineering facilities are internationally recognised for their high quality. We support international businesses with the development and commercialisation of new product ideas through our multi-million pound state-of-the-art engineering equipment; our ground-breaking resources have recently been recognised by world leading fashion designers, Olympic and Formula One Racing Teams. This level of skill and expertise contributes to our teaching and learning methods – giving you the best possible introduction into a career in engineering.

You will learn from industry experts who transfer their hands-on engineering knowledge into the classroom. Our courses cover a wide spectrum of engineering technologies; whichever you choose to concentrate on, you will find that engineering provides a challenging and rewarding career. All of our courses have been developed to allow you to develop management skills that may lead to a career in engineering project management. We encourage you to acquire skills in creating innovative solutions to practical problems and realise your full creative potential in engineering design.

We are proud that our programmes are industry-focused, and cater for all levels of entry into engineering. We offer BEng (Hons) and MEng degree courses. Once on a BEng course you will benefit from a common first year that enables you to try out first-hand all of our areas of engineering; enabling you to proceed into a degree suited to your strengths. Our close relationship with engineering companies enables us to offer a strong Engineering Foundation Degree for those in employment, and industrial placements for students wishing to take the sandwich route through their course.

Our degree courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and/or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, which means as prospective students you can expect the following benefits:

• Our courses meet UK and International standards having been verified through a peer assessment process.

• Accredited courses streamline the process of becoming a registered engineer.

• You should benefit from improved career prospects, since accredited courses are held in high regard by industry.


• Technology Foundation Year – enabling entry to a BEng course

• Foundation Degree (Science) Engineering – for those in employment

• MEng/BEng (Hons) Automotive Systems Engineering

• MEng/BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering

• BSc (Hons) Engineering Design Management

• MEng/BEng (Hons) Engineering Design Management

• MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

• MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechatronics

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Technology Foundation Year

Accredited by: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), when you follow on to one of the University’s accredited BEng courses.

The main aim of the Technology Foundation Year is to provide a breadth and level of education that ensures that on completing the course, you can enter the first year (level 4) of a degree course in engineering or technology with confidence.

The course will enable you to:

• become confident in applying mathematical concepts

• develop an understanding of the basics of the electrical and mechanical engineering sciences and material sciences

• undertake laboratory-based experiments and work with the data generated

• interpret information and present conclusions effectively, in both oral and written form.

The successful completion of this course will allow you to start a degree in engineering or technology including:

• BEng (Hons) Automotive Systems Engineering

• BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering

• BEng (Hons) Engineering Design Management

• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

• BEng (Hons) Mechatronics

The enhanced understanding of mathematics and engineering principles combined with the transferable skills developed, means you will be well placed to seek employment if you choose not to continue your studies.

Foundation Degree (Science) Engineering

Accredited by: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to IEng level. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to IEng level.

The overall aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist knowledge of electro-mechanical systems recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree.

This ensures that graduates are equipped with the appropriate knowledge and enterprising spirit to practise professionally and ethically. As an employee of an engineering company, the full support of your employer ensures industrial relevance.

Successful completion of the Foundation Degree (Science) Engineering course provides career opportunities in a broad spectrum of industrial activities, as well as offering a gateway to all levels in the education sector. Graduates of this course are employed in a wide range of industries and a large proportion have studied, or are currently studying for BEng/MEng (Hons) degrees in engineering subjects. Successful completion of the Foundation Degree (Science) Engineering provides entry directly to the final year of courses including:

• BEng (Hons) Automotive Systems Engineering

• BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering

• BEng (Hons) Engineering Design Management

• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

• BEng (Hons) Mechatronics

BEng (Hons) Automotive Systems Engineering

Accredited by: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton specialises in the integration of the mechanical, electrical, and electronics subject areas. The BEng (Hons) Automotive Systems Engineering course reflects this emphasis and, in addition to gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of the automotive systems subject, you will also gain experience of mechanical and electrical/electronic technologies.

You will use industry-standard software to facilitate design, analysis and synthesis activities; and as such, once you have completed your studies, you will have a smooth transition into industry. Automotive Systems engineers may choose technologically based careers in research and development, automotive component, product development, performance and development engineering, and design engineering. You may be able to go on to co-ordinate system design; and manage technical projects in a wide range of technical environments.

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MEng (Hons) Automotive Systems Engineering

Accredited by:The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to CEng level. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) – (accreditation to be confirmed).

In addition to the aims of the BEng (Hons) Automotive Systems Engineering, the MEng course will:

• require you to participate in a multi-disciplinary group project, necessitating the application of advanced management techniques in a progressive technological environment

• develop the ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in automotive engineering and cognate disciplines, thereby enhancing the creative aspects of engineering design and innovation

• study areas including advanced finite element analysis, advanced automotive systems, and robotics.

You will gain transferable skills during the course, including: project management, group working, and analytical thinking, enabling you to pursue careers not only in engineering but also in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring, and computing.

BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering

Accredited by: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

The BEng Electronics and Communications Engineering will not only allow you to gain experience of designing engineering systems that incorporate aspects of mechanical and electrical/electronic technologies, but also provide you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core subject. You will be using industry-standard software, and in addition to experimental work at the University, you will use radar equipment at the Cosford Royal Air Force base - the same equipment used to train Air Force personnel.

Electronics and communications engineering supports the rapidly expanding field of information systems, and as such, as a graduate from this course, you will find many opportunities for well-paid jobs such as designing communication networks, managing networks, or developing novel electronic systems.


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MEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering

Accredited by: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to CEng level.

In addition to the aims of the BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering, the MEng course will:


• develop the ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in automotive engineering and cognate disciplines, thereby enhancing the creative aspects of engineering design and innovation

• study areas including: speech and audio signal processing, control engineering and robotics.

The multidisciplinary nature of the electronics and communications engineering subject area provides career opportunities in a broad spectrum of industries, from consumer goods design and manufacture to large process control plants, and of course the telecommunications sector.

You will gain transferable skills during the course, including: project management, group working, and analytical thinking, enabling you to pursue careers in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring, and computing. You will be taught by lecturers who have a wealth of industrial experience in an environment focused on working with, and supporting engineering and technology companies.

BSc (Hons) Engineering Design Management

Accredited by: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to CEng level. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

The overall aim of this course is to ensure you have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist design and management knowledge recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree. The course will provide you with a broad education in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and design, allowing scope for entry into a wide range of disciplines within the engineering field.

You will use industry-standard software to facilitate design, analysis and synthesis activities; you will be taught by lecturers who have substantial industrial experience and who work with and support engineering and technology companies, ensuring your learning is always kept relevant to industry requirements.

BEng (Hons) Engineering Design Management


The Engineering Design Management course addresses industry’s demand for graduates with knowledge of the mechanical and electrical/electronic technologies, which can be applied to the design of products and systems across the engineering sector. You will be taught by lecturers who have substantial industrial experience and also use industry-standard software to facilitate design, analysis and synthesis activities, ensuring your learning is always relevant to current industry.

The combination of engineering skills, design capability, and management provides graduates of this course with a wide range of employment opportunities in technical environments across the world. Examples include co-ordination of product, process and system design, and the management of technical projects in a wide range of environments.

MEng (Hons) Engineering Design Management

Accredited by: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to CEng level.

In addition to the aims of the BEng (Hons) Engineering Design Management, the MEng (Hons) course will:


• develop your ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in automotive engineering and cognate disciplines, thereby enhancing the creative aspects of engineering design and innovation

• study areas including risk management, environmental law, and robotics.

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You will gain transferable skills during the course, including: project management, group working, and analytical thinking, enabling you to pursue careers in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring, and computing. The course enables you to attain management positions, with significant levels of responsibility, within a relatively short time.

BEng (Hons) Mechatronics


The BEng (Hons) Mechatronics course provides you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of mechatronics, as well as experience of management, and design of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, enabling you to select appropriate technology mixes to solve engineering problems.

In the contemporary industrial environment, the approach to problem solving, design, and research and development activities is to form multidisciplinary teams, thereby ensuring that all avenues are explored and evaluated. As a Mechatronics engineer, you will be well placed in this structure, since the ethos of the subject is broad based.

You will be taught by lecturers who have a wealth of industrial experience in an environment focused on working with, and supporting engineering and technology companies.


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MEng (Hons) Mechatronics


In addition to the aims of the BEng (Hons) Engineering Design Management, the MEng (Hons) course will:


• develop your ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in automotive engineering and cognate disciplines, thereby enhancing the creative aspects of engineering design and innovation

• study areas including control engineering, condition monitoring, and robotics.

The Mechatronics subject area provides career opportunities in a broad spectrum of industrial activities, and in the education sector. Mechatronics graduates have followed career paths as diverse as research and development within aerospace companies through to secondary school teaching. You will gain transferable skills during the course, including: project management, group working, and analytical thinking, enabling you to pursue careers in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring, and computing. The course enables you to attain management positions, with significant levels of responsibility within a relatively short time.

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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Accredited by: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to CEng level.

The Department of Engineering specialises in the integration of the mechanical engineering and electrical/electronic engineering disciplines. The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course reflects this emphasis and, in addition to gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of the mechanical engineering subject, you will gain experience of mechanical and electrical/electronic technologies.

As well as using industry-standard software, you will gain practical experience of equipment often supplied to the School ahead of industry, including two Direct Metal Laser Sintering machines, allowing complex mechanical components to be built from microscopic layers of metal powder. With one of very few machines in the UK capable of manufacturing titanium parts, you will see how the aerospace, motorsport, and other premium engineering sectors use this advanced technology.

Due to the combination of engineering skills, design capability and management that the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree provides, as a graduate of this course, you will be presented with a wide range of employment opportunities in technical environments across the world.

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering


In addition to the aims of the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, the MEng course will:

• require you to participate in a group project where the project team members are drawn from a range of cognate engineering disciplines, necessitating the application of advanced management techniques in a progressive technological environment

• develop your ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in mechanical engineering and cognate disciplines, thereby enhancing the creative aspects of engineering design and innovation

• study areas including advanced finite element analysis, advanced materials, and robot sensors and systems.

You will be taught by lecturers who have a wealth of industrial experience in an environment focused on working with, and supporting engineering and technology companies. You will gain transferable skills including: project management, group working, and analytical thinking, enabling you to pursue careers in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring, and computing.


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Information Technology, Networking and Information Technology Security are integral to the effective, efficient and secure running of any business. By studying one of our specialist degree courses you will develop expert knowledge in these critical areas providing you with the skills required to enhance your professional capabilities.

Responding to ever-present fraud and security threats, the School runs a specially developed Information Technology Security degree; the team works with national and international law enforcement and other agencies on a variety of projects. A specialist network lab is used to introduce you to security threats and the methods used to counteract them, helping to build robust systems. This facility is also tailored to support our Networking degree courses, allowing you to learn using industry-standard facilities approved by CISCO ensuring that you graduate with the confidence to exploit the tools of the trade that your employer is likely to use. Our BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Networks) course examines how networking and computer technology provide the data links increasingly necessary for our social networking, business and everyday lives both as individuals and within businesses.

With many varied roles now available in IT, industry and commerce in the 21st Century now require employees who possess people skills as well as a technical background. The range of courses in our portfolio seeks to meet these needs. We have designed our courses for those who want to study towards a career in computing, IT or business. Each course will prepare you for employment and will equip you with essential business, people and team-working skills.


• BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems

• Cert HE in Computer Networking

• BSc (Hons) Computer Networks (Top-up)

• BSc (Hons) Computer Security (Top-up)

• BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Networks)

• BSc (Hons) Information Systems

• BSc (Hons) Information Technology

• BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management

• BSc (Hons) Information Technology Security

• BSc (Hons) Management of IT (Top-up)

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BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems

On this course you will develop the skills and knowledge for a technologically based career in the development, acquisition and implementation of business computing applications. Emphasis will be placed on the business functions within an organisation - you will learn about the systems development process and be introduced to the principles of systems acquisition.

The course has a strong bias towards defining the business requirements to support an organisation which will enable you to equip yourself with business analysis, consultancy and project management skills. With its business-facing approach, the course will provide you with professional values to enable you to become a key player in the global business environment.

We present real business case studies from first-hand experience and have close links with industry and professional bodies including the Institute for the Management of Information Systems, the Academy for Information Systems and the British Computer Society.


• systems analysis

• impact of information systems on organisations

• business analysis and consultancy skills

• systems acquisition and development methods.

Cert HE in Computer Networking

On this course you will develop a thorough understanding and knowledge of computer networking and a range of technical and methodological skills necessary to analyse, design and implement computer networks systems.

Through the course you will acquire the skills to develop robust, reliable and sustainable computer networks, using an industry leader curriculum (CISCO) and develop sufficient knowledge to make informed judgements when advising organisations on the requirements for business computer systems hardware and networks.

This course aims to provide you with skills suitable to build a career in the computer industry, enhance your career opportunities and proceed to further higher education or training, eg. a degree or professional qualification. You may choose to progress to the second year of the Foundation Degree in Computing award. This in turn will allow progression to a Top-up award.

BSc (Hons) Computer Networks (Top-up)

If you already have a relevant HND or Foundation Degree, and would like to develop a higher understanding of computing, the BSc Computer Networks (Top-up) will, in eighteen months, give you a full Honours degree.

This course examines the networking and computer technology which provides us with the data links for social networks, business and enterprise, and information that we have become reliant upon in our everyday lives. You will already have experience of local area networks, and this course extends that knowledge to networks which encompass a country, or indeed between countries.

Studying this course will enable you to develop your skills in network design and security. You will study both wired and wireless networks while learning the theory and practice behind computer network development. The flexibility of this course will allow you to pursue a particular area of interest such as databases or project management. You will be offered the opportunity to undertake a placement year, where you gain invaluable experience in the workplace.

As a Computer Networks graduate, you will be offered career opportunities in a variety of fields, both nationally and internationally, including network design, construction and maintenance. We aim to produce skilled graduates who are able to make a positive contribution within the global, networked community.

BSc (Hons) Computer Security (Top-up)

There is a growing demand, which will persist for the foreseeable future, for graduates with expertise in the area of computer security. This course is aimed at students with a relevant HND or Foundation Degree who wish to develop skills in computer security, whilst gaining a full degree.

The field of computer security encompasses threats to data, the systems they are stored on, and the systems used to transmit the data between locations. Studying the BSc (Hons) Computer Security (Top-up) will teach you how to build robust systems able to defend themselves against attack and how to respond to new and emerging threats.

There are still comparatively few universities offering this specialism, despite the obvious need for professionals with this expertise. We place an emphasis on studying both current and emerging technologies, enabling you to graduate with the ability to make a positive contribution as a computing professional.


BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Networks)

This course enables you to examine how networking and computer technology provides the data links increasingly necessary for our social networking, business and everyday lives. You will investigate networks beyond a local area network (LAN) and you will understand and design networks capable of operating across or between countries. You will study both wired and wireless networks as well as developing an understanding of ubiquitous computing. This course will also provide you with the opportunity to develop your problem solving and management skills within a technologically engaging subject.

• Our lecturing team includes internationally recognised professors. We have the world’s leading authority on Cybermetrics on the internet and the UK’s only Oracle Professor of Database Technology.

• We are a Cisco Regional Academy as well as a Microsoft IT Academy Program Member and have labs dedicated to these functions, giving you real hands-on experience of configuring networks.



• network design

• computer networking

• applied computer systems engineering.

BSc (Hons) Information Systems

Information systems provide solutions to business problems and are designed to provide information to enable business tasks. On this course you will learn about the system development process and be introduced to the issues involved with systems acquisition. As information systems today are considered to be critical to the successful running of an organisation, you will also be introduced to the principles of information systems risk analysis and project management. The course places strong emphasis on the use of technological skills and knowledge.


• IS/IT in organisations

• systems design

• systems development and implementation

• strategic IS management.

BSc (Hons) Information Technology

This course is designed for those whose interest in organisations leans more towards the practice, application and operations of computing and IT.

Whilst covering the role of organisational functions and how IT systems are used in practice, this course is for those who are confident in the digital world. You will learn about the IT implementation and support functions, along with the principles of systems acquisition and development methods.

With its strong emphasis on IT innovations, the course provides you with opportunities to apply technical knowledge in creative and enterprising ways.


• website fundamentals

• database systems

• IT support

• emerging technologies.



BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management

Our BSc in Information Technology Management is ideal if you are interested in the issues surrounding the planning, management and operation of secure information systems within an organisation.

You will learn about the system development process, IS/IT management and be introduced to the principles of systems acquisition and development methods. As information systems today are so widely used to support business functions, you will be made aware of the importance of information and systems security.

In a world where the opportunities to embrace technological change are ever present, the course prepares you towards a career which demands the ability to manage projects and an awareness of the ethical and professional responsibilities of a computer professional.


• Information systems analysis and design

• IT risk analysis

• IS/IT management

• IT security management.

BSc (Hons) Information Technology Security

This course has been offered in response to the growing demand for graduates with expertise in the area of IT security. We are one of only a few universities in the UK to offer this degree. You will develop a broad understanding of the principles, practice and applications of computing. By studying the essentials of programming, problems solving, web development, computer architecture and the principles of operating systems, you will learn to apply the necessary skills and solutions to work effectively in the field of IT security.

You will learn how to identify threats to data and to the systems and networks that store, process and transmit data and information. You will study both current and emerging technologies, and will construct robust systems and learn how to defend them. You will have the opportunity to design and construct databases suitable for use in businesses, and use case studies to develop your risk analysis skills.

There will be an opportunity to further enhance your security skills in the area of network and server management, and to examine how IT security can be managed and countermeasures applied. By the end of the course you will have developed a range of personal, organisational and professional skills to support your continuing professional development in computing.


• IT risk analysis

• IT security

• IT security management

• network security.

BSc (Hons) Management of Information Technology (Top-up)

If you have already obtained a relevant HND or Foundation Degree, and are interested in the issues surrounding the planning, management and operation of secure information systems within an organisation, our BSc (Hons) Management of Information Technology (Top-up) course is ideal for you. You will, in eighteen months, gain a full Honours degree.

As information systems today are so widely used to support the business functions, you will be made aware of the importance of information and systems security. You will also learn about the management of projects and be able to pursue an area of particular interest to you, such as business analysis and consultancy skills, IT innovations or systems acquisition and development. In a world where the opportunities to embrace technological change are ever present, the course prepares you for a career which demands the ability to manage projects and an awareness of the ethical and professional responsibilities of a computer professional.

Sustainable Design

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There is an ever increasing need for good designers to help shape the future of the buildings we live in and the products we use within them. All of our courses have been developed in close consultation with industry practitioners so that you have up-to-date technical knowledge and design flair to work in today’s ever changing industry.

Our facilities, designed especially for our Sustainable Design degrees, are second to none. Each course is predominately taught within the following relaxed and friendly surroundings:

• Design Studio

• Architectural Modeling Studio

• Prototyping Laboratory

• Drawing Offices

• Virtual Design Enterprise Centre (ViDEC)

Conducting much of your studies within these environments ensures you will be able to enhance your creativity and be inspired by those around you. Your ideas can be realised at every opportunity and your design capacities will be nurtured and transformed into practised and professional skills.

Our Architectural Design Technology course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, ensuring that on graduation, you are given a direct route to chartered status. In Sustainable Design, we operate a wide range of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships which are funded by the government. The knowledge gained from these feeds directly back into the classroom, through case studies and guest lectures.

This brings our teaching to life so you can see real world applications of the theories discussed. As a graduate, you could also benefit directly by obtaining a KTP post once you have finished your studies.

Studying Sustainable Design presents overseas opportunities, as we operate courses in collaboration with a French University, the Ecole Supérieure des Technologies Industrielles Avancées (ESTIA), with further collaborations in Ireland and Singapore. Close links with the Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates has resulted in students taking part in an exchange programme to broaden their knowledge of world architecture. Other recent field trips have included Italy and Dubai. Studying a Sustainable Design course will therefore offer you the opportunity to gain industry experience in the international market place.


• BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology

• HNC Architectural Studies

• BSc (Hons) Computer-Aided Design and Construction

• BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture and Product Development

• BSc (Hons) Sustainable Design and Manufacture

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BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology

Accredited by: Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)

By studying the BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology, you will obtain an internationally accredited and recognised qualification that will form the basis for excellent career prospects as an architectural technologist throughout the world. This course brings together a range of skills and subjects including design, new technology, sustainability and construction methods that can lead you into a professional career working closely with architects and other building professionals in both the public and private sectors. The course is taught by staff with industry experience using a combination of methods that match professional practice including studio and drawing office sessions using the latest Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop your design work, ensuring that it is up-to-date and meets the needs of the industry.


• architectural detailing

• Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• management of contracts

• a major architectural design project.

HNC Architectural Studies

Completion of the HNC Architectural Studies course will provide you with the skills to work effectively work as a technician within the architectural design team, providing technical support to architects and architectural technologists.

The course has both a theoretical and practical content that brings together a range of skills and subjects including design, new technology, sustainability and construction methods. You will acquire skills in the collation, organisation and investigation of technical information and its impact on the overall design process. These skills will enable you to provide innovative solutions through the preparation of drawings and specifications.

Successful completion of the course will allow you to progress onto a range of architectural design based courses including Architectural Design Technology, Interior Architecture and Property Development or CAD and Construction. The HNC also potentially provides the first stage towards attaining CIAT professional membership as an Architectural Technician.


• Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• architectural detailing

• studio work

• a design project

BSc (Hons) Computer-Aided Design and Construction

By studying this course you will obtain an in-depth knowledge of how and when CAD can be implemented in the design and construction process and how this technology can support the construction industry. This highly practical course is at the leading edge of technology and meets a growing industry demand for professionals with an in-depth knowledge of CAD and the design and construction process. You will be taught by experienced staff using the latest industry relevant software tools in our dedicated laboratories including the 3D visualisation laboratory. The course is developed with input from industry professionals to ensure that it is up-to-date, using the relevant methods and meets the needs of the industry. You will be encouraged and supported to obtain a placement in industry in your third year to put the skills you have obtained into practice and be involved in real-world application of these exciting technologies.


• 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• architectural visualisation

• Building Information Modelling (BIM)

• practical skills using industry standard software.

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BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture and Property Development

By studying the BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture and Property Development, you will develop the practical skills needed to successfully apply interior architectural design principles for property development within the broader context of urban design. The course explores systems of regulation through which urban and rural developments operate, and marketing mechanisms from the viewpoint of investors, developers and ultimately the occupiers of buildings. During the course, you will also explore current design and development principles surrounding the change of use of a building and how this can directly and indirectly impact the surrounding urban area. Topics would include design feasibility, conservation, preservation, ‘Secure by Design’ and ‘Home Zones’ design and development principles as well as the construction technology and building regulations required for many types of buildings, interiors and urban developments.


• property development

• psychology of interior architecture

• a major design project

• Computer Aided Design (CAD).

BSc (Hons) Sustainable Design and Manufacture

By studying the BSc (Hons) Sustainable Design and Manufacture you will develop a sound knowledge and understanding of how products and systems can be designed to meet the growing needs of a sustainable society. In addition, the course will ensure that you have the skills to design and produce products that are completely sustainable. The combined theoretical and practical nature of the course brings together a range of skills and subjects including eco design, product development, materials and manufacturing methods thus leading you into a professional career as a designer. The heavy focus on sustainability within the design and production process is something that is increasingly required by all aspects of society.


• sustainable manufacturing techniques

• Computer Aided Design

• hands-on model making and prototyping

• product performance analysis.


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Campus lifeThe City Campus is in the heart of Wolverhampton City Centre, located near the high street shops and entertainment areas. It is ideally accessible for the motorway network and Birmingham International airport. In all, there are over 2,000 rooms available in our Halls of Residence across four campuses (1,200 en-suite), with a number designed for people with disabilities. In the rooms, you’ll find all the furnishings and fittings you’d expect, such as duvets and desks, washbasin and wardrobes; and the shared kitchens are well equipped with microwave, cooker, fridge-freezer and lockable cupboards for your food.

Cultural lifeWolverhampton has so much to offer, from the Grand Theatre to the 14-screen Cineworld complex showing the latest releases and Bollywood screenings. There is an Art Gallery and a host of bars, pubs and clubs offering everything from drinks promotions to the latest chart tunes. The City is a popular venue for both new and established artists.

Technology Centre (MI Building)The Technology Centre (also known as MI Building) is a multimillion pound home to some of our most modern facilities covering a range of subject areas.

Telford CampusFusing the old with the new, the modern Campus is set in the grounds of a Grade II listed, 18th Century mansion, Priorslee Hall. It’s close to the M54 motorway and just a 10 minute hop on the bus from Telford town centre, yet there’s plenty of thinking space to be had. Located in Shropshire; one of our greenest counties; you’re never very far from open fields and rural calm. The Campus is home to a large number of international students, so you’re likely to make friends with people from all around the world.

The Campus Learning Centre is open seven-days-a-week and stocks all the paper-based and electronic resources you’d expect to support your subject area, as well as 24hr PC lab. Telford Campus Halls of Residence share the attractive grounds of Priorslee Hall. There are almost 500 en-suite student rooms with wireless-Internet access, and the reassurance of CCTV and 24-hour security staff.

Engineering and Technology graduates are still highly employable, with 94% in work three years after graduation, according to a new report by EngineeringUK. The median salary for engineering and technology graduates three years on is £28,000, while 74% of engineering and technology graduates who enter employment, go into Engineering and Technology related occupations.

TheEngineer.co.uk – July 2010

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