[BSc (Hons) Multimedia Computing]

UCAS Code G535 BSc/MMC
Programme leader Dr Sagar Pidaparthi
Duration 4 years sandwich
Standard Entry 16 'A' level points or equivalent
Location City Campus - Leicester
Application/selection Application through UCAS (see below)
Number of places 32
Telephone 0116 257-7456

BSc Multimedia Computing is a distinctive four year BSc Honours degree programme which starts in September 1996. This exciting new sandwich degree course combines new areas such as digital media and the Internet with core skills such as programming and graphic design to provide a multi-disciplinary undergraduate programme which meets the requirements of 21st century computing.

What are the aims of the programme?

The rapid growth of the Internet, CD-ROM, computer graphics & animation, world-wide web, and virtual reality has resulted in a phenomenal change in the way that computers are used in the office, hospital, school and at home. The new opportunities created by this growth require new skills and knowledge not currently covered on traditional Computer Science or Design degree courses.

The Multimedia Computing programme has been specifically designed to meet these needs using a multi-disciplinary approach to the design of multimedia computer systems and to provide students with the broad range of skills needed for the design and development of innovative new systems.

What are the job prospects?

The volume of business which will be transacted over the Internet is set to increase dramatically. To exploit this huge business opportunity effectively, many different types of company will need people who can both design and build effective interactive multimedia applications to run over the Internet.

Graduates from this programme are expected to work as software engineers designing multimedia applications, in communications and networking and in integrating heterogeneous computer and media components. They will be employed in a range of organisations, from companies doing business across the Internet, to software houses and specialist design consultancies working alongside graphics designers.

Who can apply ?

The initial requirements will be 16 points at 'A' level, a distinction profile from BTEC National Diploma students or distinction in a suitable advanced GNVQ. Applicants should ideally have a background in science, computing or electronics.

A Unique Collaboration

This programme is the result of a unique collaboration between the School of Computing Sciences and the School of Design and Manufacture. Some of the modules are shared with the BA Multimedia Design programme offered by the School of Design and Manufacture and students will study together with design students.

What will you learn?

In the first year, modules you will study include: This degree programme is innovative in that it teaches Java as a first programming language. Java is likely to have enormous significance as an object-oriented, platform-independent language for the development of applications running across the Internet.

In the second year, subjects studied will include:

The third year of the programme will normally be an industrial placement, working in a company, either in the UK or abroad, on the development of multimedia applications. This is an important element in the education programme and is highly prized by employers. The final year includes advanced modules chosen as options plus a major project.

Why De Montfort?

De Montfort University has a long history of providing very high quality education in computer science. It possesses some the best computing facilities available to students in the UK and is one of the largest Hewlett-Packard educational sites in Europe. Students will have access to labs of HP and DEC Unix machines as well as Pentium PC's all connected to the Internet. These machines support a rich software platform for multimedia application development.

How do I get more information and how do I apply?

For 1996 entry, you can apply directly to the School for admission to the course if you are not holding offers through UCAS, or you may apply through the UCAS clearing system which this year begins in early July.

Contact the:

Undergraduate Admissions Officer
School Office; School of Computing Sciences
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester LE1 9BH

Tel: 0116 257-7456
Fax: 0116 254-1891
E-mail: cs_admissions@dmu.ac.uk

World Wide Web:

School of Computing Sciences: http://www.cms.dmu.ac.uk

BSc Multimedia Computing: http://www.cms.dmu.ac.uk/Courses/BScMMC/

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Last update: Fri Jun 28 18:40:59 1996 (cph)