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Key factsBSc and BEng Honours degrees UCAS codeComputer Science G400 BSc/CoSComputer Science with Industrial Experience (4 years) G403 BSc/COSIEComputer Science with Study Abroad (4 years) G404 BSc/COSSAComputer Science with Games Development G490 BSc/CSGDComputer Science with Games Developmentwith Industrial Experience (4 years)* tbc

Computer and Business Informatics G560 BSc/CBIComputer Software Development G600 BSc/CSDevComputer Software Developmentwith Industrial Experience (4 years) G602 BSc/CSDvIE

Computer Software Developmentwith Study Abroad (4 years) G603 BSc/CSDvA

Computer Systems Engineering H600 BEng/CSEInformationTechnology Management for Business GN52 BSc/ITMBComputing and Psychology GC48 BSc/CP

Four-year Honours with a foundation year UCAS codeComputer Science G401 BSc/CoS4Computer Science (including FoundationEnglish Language) G405 BSc/CSFEL

Computer Science with Games Development G491 BSc/CSGD4Computer and Business Informatics G561 BSc/CB14Computer Software Development G601 BSc/CSDev4Computer Systems Engineering H601 BEng/CSE4

MEng UCAS codeComputer Science (4 years) G402 MEng/CoSComputer Science with Games Development (4 years) G492 MEng/CSGDComputer Software Development (4 years) G604 MEng/CSD

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Current offersTypically a mix of B and C grades from three A levels or equivalent (i.e. 200 to 280 points)or around 140 points for the foundation route, with pro rata offers for applicants studyingonly two A levels or equivalent.

Why computing?Why Hull? 1

What can I study? 2

What is …?

Computer Science 3

Computer Science with GamesDevelopment 4

Computer Software Development 5

Computer and Business Informatics 6

Information Technology Managementfor Business 7

Computing and Psychology 8

Computer Systems Engineering 9

The MEng route 10

The foundation route 10

A year out 11

What is available at theScarborough Campus? 12

Teaching and assessment 13

Programme outlines 14

Admissions 18

FAQs 19

Further information 20

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Why computing?Why Hull?

Why study for a computing-related degree?Computing is a subject of great social and commercialimportance.The scientists who were interested in thediscipline 60 years ago could never have imagined thatcomputers would have such an impact on practically everypart of modern life.The rapid growth of computerscontinues and will undoubtedly have an even greater globalimpact in the near future. By studying for a computingdegree, you can gain the background and knowledge toparticipate in this fascinating and continually developing area.Should you decide not to pursue a career in computing aftergraduation, the knowledge and skills developed during yourstudies will equip you for a range of careers in publicrelations, marketing, the civil service, teaching or accountancy.

Why study computing at the Universityof Hull?The Department of Computer Science prides itself onexcellent staff–student relations.We foster a friendlyatmosphere and offer a range of courses and subjectmodules, so you can find something to suit your needs.

For three years running our students have voted us into thetop 10 for student satisfaction among mainstream Englishuniversities in the National Student Survey.The departmentalso received high marks for providing access to relevantequipment and ease of contacting staff and getting advicewith studies.

We place great emphasis on students’ being able to make animmediate contribution in their chosen field, evidenced bythe high proportion of graduates who find employmentwithin six months of graduation.

The QAA’s assessmentThe Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) ensures consistenthigh standards in higher education, one of their tasks being toaudit universities. In the QAA’s most recent report on thedepartment, we received high ratings for

• commitment to students and quality enhancement• varied assessment methods• timely and informative feedback• student achievement compared to other institutions(confirmed by external examiners)

• the high level of academic support, from induction tograduation

• attentive support for students with special needs• effective and wide-ranging formal and informal systems• effective use of resources such as internet-based learning,online forums and IT equipment

Industrial relevanceWe work closely with companies including Black Marble,Codemasters, Microsoft, Rare, Sony, Sumo Digital and Volvo indeveloping our programmes to ensure that they remain upto date and relevant to industry and commerce.

Student achievementIn recent years, 89% of our graduates have gained a degreeat 2.2 or above, and 18% have graduated with a 1st.

Our students have had outstanding success in the ImagineCup, a prestigious international technology competition(sponsored by Microsoft) that showcases studentachievement. In four of the five competitions so far, studentteams from the University won the UK heat. At the 2003world finals in Barcelona our students claimed third prize, andin 2006 one of our teams won the UK final and went on tocompete in the world final in Delhi – and to meet Bill Gatesin the USA.

Student teams from the department have also beensuccessful in the British Computer Society’s ComputerChallenge competition (with three victories in the last sixyears), and have frequently achieved excellent results in thenational BCS Programming Competition.

The British Computer SocietyWe maintain close links with the BCS, and ourundergraduates benefit from automatic BCS studentmembership.This provides free personal email facilities, thenewspaper Computing and the periodical Computer Bulletin,plus discounts on books, equipment and services and accessto professional information and industrial contacts. BCSbranch meetings are held in the department and at otherlocal venues, and we encourage students to get involved inthe BCSYoung Professionals Group.

Following the last BCS accreditation visit, all our establishedBSc degrees were awarded full exemption from the BCSProfessional Examination as well as partial CEng accreditation.This is the highest award that three-year Honoursprogrammes can achieve.

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For international students who do not currentlyhave the required English language qualificationsbut are otherwise academically suitable foradmission, the department is able to offer a BScdegree in Computer Science (including FoundationEnglish Language).This involves a foundation yearof English language and culture modules with ataste of computing, followed by three years’ studyof computer science. Please contact thedepartment directly if you are interested in thiscourse.

The following degrees are offered at our HullCampus.

Three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc)Honours degreesG400 Computer ScienceG490 Computer Science with Games

DevelopmentG560 Computer and Business InformaticsG600 Computer Software DevelopmentGN52 Information Technology Management for

BusinessGC48 Computing and Psychology

Four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc)Honours sandwich degreesG403 Computer Science with Industrial

ExperienceG404 Computer Science with Study Abroadtbc Computer Science with Games

Development with Industrial ExperienceG602 Computer Software Development with

Industrial ExperienceG603 Computer Software Development with

Study Abroad

Four-year integrated Masters (MEng)degreesG402 Computer ScienceG492 Computer Science with Games

DevelopmentG604 Computer Software Development

Four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc)Honours degrees with a foundation yearG401 Computer Science (including

Foundation Science)G401 Computer Science (including

Foundation Science and EnglishLanguage)

G405 Computer Science (includingFoundation English Language)*

G491 Computer Science with GamesDevelopment (including FoundationScience)

G491 Computer Science with GamesDevelopment (including FoundationScience and English Language)

G561 Computer and Business Informatics(including Foundation Science)

G561 Computer and Business Informatics(including Foundation Science andEnglish Language)

G601 Computer Software Development(including Foundation Science)

G601 Computer Software Development(including Foundation Science andEnglish Language)

Three-year Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)Honours degreesH600 Computer Systems Engineering

Four-year Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)Honours degrees with foundation yearH601 Computer Systems Engineering

(including Foundation Science)H601 Computer Systems Engineering

(including Foundation Science andEnglish Language)

* For details see the panel on this page.

What can I study?

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We offer a variety of degrees,ranging from traditional tomore unusual and innovativecourses. Not only do we havedegrees suitable for studentswith advanced qualifications inrelevant subjects; we also havea range of courses suitable forapplicants with unconventionalbackgrounds or mixes ofsubject qualifications.Thesevariants involve an additionalyear of preliminary study,covering foundation topicsincluding mathematics, IT andan appropriate science. If youfeel that this route is suitablefor you, please contact theAdmissions Selectors and applyusing the relevant full coursecode from the list inside thefront cover.

English as a Foreign LanguageThe Language Institute provides a range ofcourses in English as a Foreign Language,specially tailored to international students’needs. It offers intensive courses for one, twoor three months before the start of theacademic year, focusing on English for study andresearch and English language, society andculture.The institute also provides an in-sessional programme of language support,including English for academic study andbusiness purposes, and a year-long intensiveprogramme.

International students may also be interested inour four-year Computer Science (includingFoundation English Language) BSc degree(G405), which begins with a foundation year ofpreparatory linguistic and cultural studies.This isparticularly suitable for students who meet theacademic entry requirements for our three-year BSc and four-year integrated MEngdegrees, but who want to improve theirEnglish-language competence before enteringuniversity-level study in a British environment.

Pathways in ComputerScience

• MEng Computer ScienceG402 MEng/CoS

• BSc Computer ScienceG400 BSc/CoS

• BSc Computer Sciencewith Industrial ExperienceG403 BSc/COSIE

• BSc Computer Sciencewith Study AbroadG404 BSc/COSSA

• BSc Computer Science(including foundationyear)*G401 BSc/CoS4

• BSc Computer Science(including FoundationEnglish Language)**G405 BSc/CSFEL

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What is …?Computer Science

The development of technology is changing theway we live.We are about to move into an areaof pervasive computing, where computer systemswill be all around us.The next generation ofcomputer scientists will build radically differentsystems from the ones that we have today.Thelimits of what can be achieved will be defined bythe limits of our imagination, our insight and ourability to work together rather than by the speedor cost of the hardware.

Although the technology is changing, the validity ofthe basic scientific and engineering principles it isbased on has not changed in the six decades sincethe first computers were built.These fundamentalsform the basic core of our Computer Sciencecourses and provide a platform from which ourgraduates can adapt to whatever the next 60 yearswill bring.

Programming is at the heart of computer systemsdevelopment – so much so that it is tempting tothink computer science is all about programming. Itisn’t! Programming is simply the use of a preciselanguage to express ideas and solutions toproblems. Learning the rules of a language is notparticularly difficult – it is what we teach in Year 1– but learning the language through which toexpress an idea is no substitute for having a goodidea to express.The second and final years,therefore, are all about giving you the means toanalyse and discuss ideas so that you can createpowerful and useful systems which make adifference to organisations and users.

Increasingly, computer science includes the so-called ‘soft’ or ‘people’ skills necessary to ensurethat the technology, both hardware and software, isused efficiently; that the requirements of thesystem are consistent with the needs of thebusiness or organisation; that the system is usableby its users; and, in short, to ensure that thesystem, no matter how technologically advanced,makes sense.

Pathways in ComputerScience with GamesDevelopment

• MEng Computer Sciencewith Games DevelopmentG492 MEng/CSGD

• BSc Computer Sciencewith Games DevelopmentG490 BSc/CSGD

• BSc Computer Sciencewith Games Developmentwith Industrial ExperienceUCAS code tbc

• BSc Computer Sciencewith Games Development(including foundationyear)*G491 BSc/CSGD4

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What is …?Computer Science with Games Development

Computer science

The computer games industry represents themost dynamic, fast-moving and creative digitalentertainment market in the world.The sectorhas always used the most advanced and excitingtechnology available, with recent advances ingraphics hardware both improving the graphicalcontent of games and releasing resources thathave enabled more realistic physics and artificialintelligence (AI) to be used in games for the firsttime.

The course takes in a detailed consideration of theindustry-critical areas of programming, softwareengineering, computer graphics and simulation andincludes a significant element of practical projectwork, with specific relevance to the computergames industry.Year 1 module content is the sameas for some of our single-subject courses, enablingyou to transfer between courses up to the end ofthat year. Subsequent years introduce specialistmodules on games- and graphics-oriented topics,including multimedia architectures, simulation andrendering, digital audio and video techniques andadvanced games programming.

Although the skills gained on the course aredirectly relevant to the computer games industry,they are also applicable to a range of careerswhich require knowledge of graphics, simulationand visualization. In financial computing, forexample, your experience of visualizing anddisplaying data can be applied to predictingfluctuations in the market; in medical computing,graphics programming is used to display medicalimages to assist diagnosis and treatment; in militarycomputing, your expertise in AI, physics modellingand the design of large, complex programs willhelp with the simulation of battle environmentsand data analysis.Your solid knowledge andunderstanding of computer science would alsoenable you to pursue a career in a variety of othercomputing areas, unrelated to games and graphics.

Pathways in ComputerSoftware Development

• MEng ComputerSoftware DevelopmentG604 MEng/CSD

• BSc Computer SoftwareDevelopmentG600 BSc/CSDev

• BSc Computer SoftwareDevelopment withIndustrial ExperienceG602 BSc/CSDvIE

• BSc Computer SoftwareDevelopment with StudyAbroadG603 BSc/CSDvA

• BSc Computer SoftwareDevelopment (includingfoundation year)*G601 BSc/CSDev4

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What is …?Computer Software Development

Although programming is at the heart ofsoftware development, creating successfulcomputer software involves much more than justwriting code.The Computer SoftwareDevelopment degree explores the tools andtechniques that are used at every level in theproduction of quality software and equips youwith the skills to operate as an effective softwaredeveloper.These extend from the control of thelife cycle over which the code is deployed to theways in which code can be tested as it is created.

As with other engineered products, the notion of asoftware life cycle is used to describe the processof software development.You are exposed to arange of professional tools used at each stage ofthe life cycle and given the opportunity to acquireindustrially relevant skills.

Of particular importance in software developmentis the correct determination of the behaviour ofthe required system.Techniques are identifiedwhich will assist in solving this problem, based onthe industrial experience of lecturers delivering thecourse.

To be effective, the entire process of softwaredevelopment also needs to be well managed.Managerial tasks include planning the developmentactivities to be performed within a specified timeand budget, identifying and addressing risks towhich a project may be vulnerable and tracking theproject’s progress.Various of techniques foraddressing these problems are described andexplored throughout the course.

In the third-year modules you are introduced tostate-of-the-art software development issuescurrently being addressed by research in thedepartment and by industry.

We have developed this course in conjunctionwith a number of industrial partners.We believethat when you graduate from this course you willhave the knowledge, skills and ability to be agenuinely useful software developer.

Pathways in Computerand Business Informatics

• BSc Computer andBusiness InformaticsG560 BSc/CBI

• BSc Computer andBusiness Informatics(including foundationyear)*G561 BSc/CBI4

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What is …?Computer and Business Informatics

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Information – its collection, storage, retrieval andprocessing – is vital to modern society.Informatics is the science which encompasses allof these subjects.The interplay of advancingcomputer technologies is producing an evergreater range of methods for the storage andretrieval of data in traditional and novel forms.This course focuses on the central role ofinformation technology in informatics, and theway that computer systems and informaticssupport business.

Faster communications and innovative physicaldetectors are just two aspects of technologicaldevelopment which have enabled the information-processing revolution. At your local supermarketcheckout, for example, laser-based barcode readersor radio tags coupled to in-store stock controlcomputers represent just one aspect of the use ofcomputer systems in providing the integratedinformation processing which supports business.

The configuration and integration of software tocontrol the operation of complex systems isfundamental to the successful management andexploitation of information which is at the heart ofbusiness success, and this course is concerned witha disciplined approach to the analysis, design,implementation and use of integrated informationsystems in organisations and society.

Many of the core skills – such as systems analysisand design, programming, software engineering andcomputer systems architecture – are common tothe computer sciences generally and areincorporated into this course. Specific subjects forthis course include management techniques,database operations and the use of specialistinformation systems to support e-commerce ande-business systems.

A typical role for the successful graduate of thiscourse is at the interface between businessmanagers, who need computer solutions to theirinformation-based requirements, and technicalsoftware implementers, who can only developeffective solutions when working to a carefullyformulated specification.

Pathways in ITManagment for Business

• BSc IT Management forBusinessGN52 BSc/ITMB

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What is …?Information Technology Management for Business

The IT professions need individuals with a soundknowledge of fundamental IT principles and anequally sound knowledge of management skillsand contemporary business practices. Suchindividuals are highly valued, as they canunderstand customer requirements in thecontext of their business needs, while alsorecognising the potential and the limitations oftechnologies used to implement solutions.

Employers are now looking for a wider range ofskills from graduates.The IT Management forBusiness degree (ITMB) has been created and ledby a forum of the best businesses in the country(including British Airways, BT, CA, Ford, Fujitsu,Hewlett Packard, IBM, Lehman Brothers, MorganStanley, Norwich Union and Unilever) to ensurethat graduates get the combination of business andtechnical skills that is vital to business today – andtomorrow.Throughout the degree, representativesfrom the supporting companies share theirexperience through ‘guru’ lectures.

Rather than focusing purely on technical areas, thedegree presents the best mix of skills andknowledge for students aspiring to exciting andchallenging management or senior professionalcareers in designing, developing and implementingtechnology solutions for businesses. Business,project management and personal skills are asimportant as technical skills in this degree.

Successful students will gain fundamentalknowledge and career skills across four areas:

• an understanding of business drivers andprocesses

• a grounding in IT and how it transforms business• the personal skills needed to succeed• the project management skills needed bybusiness

The course covers the fundamental principles ofcomputing that are relevant to all business ITprojects (computer programming, databases,networking and human–computer interaction) andthe software development methodologies used inimplementing them. Students are also exposed torelevant contemporary business and managementskills, including understanding organisationalbehaviour, financial and business analysis, projectplanning and management, team working,personnel management and communication.

The ITMB degree is endorsed by e-skills UK, whoofficially represent the IT industry to Government,and the academic outcomes are referenced to theQAA Benchmark Statements for computing andfor general business and management.

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What is …?Computing and Psychology

Social computing is rapidly becoming an important branch ofcomputing, particularly with the rise of social networking sites suchas Facebook, MySpace and Bebo. Most computer systems are usedby real people to address real needs.Those building such systemsneed a thorough knowledge of user behaviour, perceptions andexpectations.

Graduates of this programme will have a valuable blend of technicalskills and a good understanding of how human beings perceive andinteract with computer systems.This enables them to bring a humanperspective to technical roles or to make a contribution to the socialaspects of computing (e.g. forensics, collaborative environments,visualization).

This new course is focused on understanding people, computingtechnology and its social implications and aims to provide a balancedpsychology and computing education.The cognitive elements ofpsychology are a natural fit with many aspects of computing, includingAI and user interfaces.

I came from China tothe University of Hull forthe final year of mydegree course. That wasreally challenging forme. I gained a lot in thatyear – not only theacademic knowledge butalso some experience oflife.

The Computer ScienceDepartment has reallygood communicationwith students.When Ifirst arrived, I found thatmy supervisor was fromChina. He told me someuseful information inChinese, which wasreally helpful.And everytime I had questions andwent to ask thelecturers, they explainedthings to me clearly andpatiently.

I am now a SEEDtrainee, gaining a lot ofsoftware developmentexperience, and will bestarting a postgraduateMSc course at theUniversity in October.

Lisha LiBSc Computer SoftwareDevelopment

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• BSc Computing andPsychologyGC48 BSc/CP

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Computer systems engineering is a total systemsapproach to the specification, design, manufactureand life-cycle support of products withcomputer-based elements.The goal is to deliverproducts which are fit for purpose, useappropriate implementation technologies andmeet relevant quality, safety and environmentalcriteria.

Many items in common use are the result ofcomplex design and manufacturing processes. Ahigh proportion of products have embeddedcomputers, and the design process has had tointegrate hardware and software.The efficient andeffective use of such computer-based systems isprogressively becoming a key requirement in areasranging from consumer goods to aeroplanes andpower stations. Industry’s ability to deliver thesesystems to meet the end-users’ requirements willbe a major factor in determining our economicfuture. And our ability to deploy these systems tothe benefit of society will have a significant impacton quality of life.

Today’s design engineer requires a sure ability totrade off the advantages and disadvantages of arange of technologies, system architectures andimplementation techniques. As the complexity ofsystems increases, it becomes ever moreimportant that design and manufacturing processesare based on rigorous, often formal, approaches toprove the correctness of the design as the productmoves through the stages of its life cycle.Moreover, ever-reducing product life cycles andever-increasing product complexity requireengineering activities to incorporate design formanufacture (reducing time to market) and, on theother hand, design for future (anticipating emergingtechnologies and spreading design investment overa longer product lifetime).

To create the products of the future, graduateengineers need wide technical knowledge, goodanalytical skills, creativity and an awareness ofmarket and business needs.Their input is vital tothe business team, and their ability to communicateeffectively at all levels with the technically literateand with non-technical people is a keyrequirement. Computer Systems Engineering isdesigned specifically to address such issues.Alongside information engineering, networking andbusiness studies, for example, you investigatehardware/software trade-offs, design for futureflexibility, and verification and validation at thesystem level.

Pathways in ComputerSystems Engineering

• BEng Computer SystemsEngineeringH600 BEng/CSE

• BEng Computer SystemsEngineering (includingfoundation year)*H601 BEng/CSE4

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What is the MEng route?An MEng is a Masters-level qualification thatprovides an alternative to the traditional BSc-plus-MSc route. Our MEng courses offer you a numberof distinct benefits.The MEng qualifies you forlocal-authority funding in the fourth year, unlike theBSc-plus-MSc route, which means that you cangain a Masters-level qualification at a significantlylower cost to you.The first three years of theMEng courses are the same as Years 1–3 of thecorresponding three-year BSc degrees. In thefourth year the MEng provides you withguaranteed industrial experience working on realcommercial software development projects,heightened development expertise and sought-after business skills which will give you a significantadvantage when seeking employment. In addition,you study relevant computing subjects in moredepth.

What is the foundation route?We offer a range of four-year courses in which thestandard three years of BSc or BEng studydescribed in this pamphlet follow a foundationyear of preliminary studies.

The foundation year is an integral part of four-yeardegree courses, throughout which you areregistered as a student of the University. Studiesduring the foundation year include mathematicaltopics, introductory information technology andprogramming and a choice of options in scienceand technologies.

The courses are designed to provide a route intothe degree-level study of computing for applicantswho do not offer qualifications suitable for directentry but who nevertheless demonstrate thepotential for success.

The three-year BEng degree in Computer SystemsEngineering similarly has a four-year foundationroute option for applicants who do not achievethe required grade in Mathematics A level.

For international students who have not achievedthe required standard in English language (an IELTSscore of 6 or a similar recognised certificate), thedepartment is also able to offer a BSc degree inComputer Science (including Foundation EnglishLanguage).This involves a foundation year ofEnglish language and culture modules with a tasteof computing, followed by three years’ study ofcomputer science. Please contact the departmentdirectly if you are interested in this course.

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Four of our courses have multiple types offoundation year. Foundation English Language isespecially designed for those students who don’tquite have the required language standards, whileFoundation Science is for those who need toimprove their science qualifications.There is also anoption to choose Foundation Science and EnglishLanguage, which helps students to progress in bothareas. For more information on foundation years,please contact the department (details are in the‘Further Information’ section on page 20).

What is a year out?A year out is an explicit part of four of our degreecourses: G403 BSc Computer Science withIndustrial Experience, G404 BSc Computer Sciencewith Study Abroad, G602 BSc Computer SoftwareDevelopment with Industrial Experience and G603BSc Computer Software Development with StudyAbroad. In these courses, the year out earnscredits as a formal component of the studyprogramme which is recognised by local educationauthorities.

All our other degree courses allow forintercalation.That is, you may choose to break yourstudies before the final year to gain appropriateexperience in industry (and perhaps earn somecash!) or to study abroad.

Any student can apply to intercalate.TheUniversity’s Careers Service and the department’sIndustrial Liaison Officer can help you find asuitable work or study placement which –combined with a good academic qualification –can make you more attractive to employers whenyou graduate. Students returning from a year outwill often show the benefit through the highquality of their final-year work.

As well as offering access to industrialopportunities within the UK, the University hasexchange agreements with other universities inEurope, Canada and America, enabling you to gaininternational experience during your year out.Language modules are available from theUniversity’s Language Institute to prepare you for aplacement in a non-English-speaking country.

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Having come from aslightly differentacademic background tomost computerscientists here at Hull, Ifelt I would struggle toadjust. It wasn’t the casein the slightest. Supportis constantly offered forthose who need it, andwork is testing yetrewarding. I feel mydegree has helpedprepare me for a careerin the games industry.

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Honours degrees

• BA Computer MusicW390 S BSc/CM

• BA Creative MusicTechnologyJ931 S BA/CMT S

• BA Creative MusicTechnology (with afoundation year)J932 S BA/CMT4

• BA Creative MusicTechnology and Design forDigital MediaGPW0 S BA/CMTDDM

• BA Creative MusicTechnology with BusinessManagementW3N2 S BA/CMTBM

• BA Creative MusicTechnology with BusinessManagement (with afoundation year)J9N2 S BA/CMTBM4

• BA Design for DigitalMediaW212 S BA/DDM

• BA Digital ArtsW280 S BA/DA

• BA Digital Media StudiesW214 S BA/DMS

• BA Media PerformanceW490 S BA/MP

• BA Theatre and Design forDigital MediaWW42 S BA/TDDM

• BScWeb Design andDevelopmentG451 S BSc/WDD

• BScWeb Design andDevelopment withIndustrial ExperienceG452 S BSc/WDDwIE

Be inspired and create – degrees innew media and creative technologiesThe rapid evolution of digital media devices andproduction tools is enabling people to becomemedia producers as well as consumers. Podcasting,mobile blogging, music production,VJing and thenext generation of the web are becoming lifestylecomponents in the networked, digital world.

To be a practising graduate in the expandingcreative industries sector, a balance between theartistic process and the technical constraints ofmedia access and delivery is required. Equallyimportant is the ability to reflect critically on howthese developments are affecting the way we live,work and play.The degree courses offered at theUniversity’s Scarborough Campus aim to givestudents this balance in an inspirational naturalsetting.

Our suite of degrees in creative technologies arevery much practice-oriented, with the relevanttheoretical concepts being delivered, in context,alongside individual and group work. A large partof the final stage of these courses is an individualproject, which allows you to work in your owninterest area or on a contemporary researchproject. Recent topics have included mobile mediadiscovery, music video production, interactiveinstallations and interface usability studies.

The range of courses offered allows you to chooseto specialise in a particular digital media form,develop entrepreneurial skills, engineer novelpresentation and interaction methods, or reflect on

technologies’ role in society – a unique,personalised mix of art, science, commerce andcritical thinking.

All the courses are supported by excellentresources for the production and manipulation ofdigital media, from dedicated recording studios to adigital media laboratory, both using industry-standard software and hardware.

There is close collaboration between ourcomputer scientists, artists, designers, animators,dancers, video producers, web developers, soundengineers and musicians.Their enthusiasm forcombining the potential of new technologies withartistic creativity is evident in the course structuresand the opportunities for collaboration betweensubject areas.The friendly, compact campus atScarborough, with its creative environment, meansthat it is easy for you to mix with students withdifferent interests and specialisms.

The original aim of the web was for people tocreate and share information, not just consume. Ifyou want to explore this creative process whilegaining a sound technical understanding of manydigital media forms, further details can be found inthe Creative and Digital Technologies subjectpamphlet.You can download or order a copy ofthe pamphlet from the University’s website atwww.hull.ac.uk/prospectus/ug_subjectpam.html.Alternatively, you can call 0870 126 2000.

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Choosing Hull for mycourse is the best thing Icould have done. Itsclose ties with variouscompanies (Microsoft,Black Marble, etc),passion for the latesttechnologies, large-scaleinvestment, enthusiasticlecturers, great coursematerial and lots ofhands-on developingmeant that I not onlyfound the coursechallenging but also veryenjoyable.

The course at Hull putme in a fantastic positionfor my futureemployment.Towardsmy final year I wasinterviewing for andturning down job offersfrom many IT companiessuch as Microsoft, IBMandAccenture.

My experience and skillswere highly sought afterby many companies,especially due to thehands-on experience inthe fourth year of theMEng provided by SEEDand modules incommercialdevelopment.

I am now in full-timeemployment.

Andrew BrighamMEng Computer Science

In the first two years, you attend around ninecompulsory 50-minute lectures per week. InYear 1, weekly programming workshops andlaboratories supplement your lectures. Courselecturers also provide a formal programme ofexamples classes and practicals in both the firstand second years.

Your progress is assessed by a combination offormal written examinations, held at the end ofeach semester, and a coursework or practicalelement.The latter may be based on programmingwork and associated documentation and reports,or assessment may be by submission of solutionsto example sheets, through essays on varioustopics or through team projects.

Practical work is an important feature of all thedegree courses, and assessed coursework andprogramming exercises account for up to 40% ofthe marks in the first two years.

After the first year, a range of options gives youthe opportunity to specialise. In Year 3, you alsoundertake an individual project – a furtheropportunity to specialise in the areas of computingin which you are particularly interested.You canchoose your individual project from a list (which isrevised each year) or, subject to the department’sapproval, you can pursue a topic of your own.Recent project topics have included

• Racing car and circuit simulator• Image metamorphosis• A java painting and drawing package• Animating talking head agents for virtual tourism• A volunteer project database• Parallel algorithm design in SR• Interactive interface to star catalogue• A comparison of sorting algorithms• Fractal terrain generation• Pipe-crawling robots• Full game implementation for pay-per-viewtelevision

• Virtual sensors and bitmap images• Speech synthesis for mobile devices• Performance evaluation of parallel architecture

The department operates an Ordinary degreescheme to which transfer may be recommendedafter the completion of one or two years of anHonours programme.This transfer is available tostudents who are unlikely to reach Honoursstandard in their degree.There is no direct entryto the Ordinary degree, which is based on thecore material of the Honours degrees but includesone or two additional modules.

Computing facilitiesThe department uses a range of workstation andserver platforms to support its teaching andresearch programmes, in addition to the networkof PC laboratories available to all students acrossthe campus and in the halls of residence.Thenetwork offers access to library resources andcatalogues and extends to student residences –giving you continuous access to accounts andresources no matter where you decide to work.

A recently constructed air-conditioned laboratorycomplex – containing approximately 170 PCsrunningWindows XP and NetWare – supportsgeneral coursework in the department.Thelaboratory is connected via the campus networkto the internet using the latest fibre-optictechnology. High-speed laser printers are availablewithin the laboratory complex. In addition, somecourses are supported by smaller, more specialisedlaboratories containing hardware such as gamesprogramming equipment and multimedia support.The workstations runWindows XP and connectto the department’s Active Directoryinfrastructure.

A range of software is available over the variousmachines.This includes software packages forprogramming languages, graphics development anda complete Visual Studio environment. An Officesuite, software development environments andalternative operating system access are standard toall machines. A limited number of machines alsoinclude hardware design simulators.

The department is affiliated with Microsoft’sAcademic Alliance, which allows you to access thelatest Microsoft operating systems anddevelopment software for home use. Onceregistered with the department, you can downloadthe software directly to your home PC free ofcharge. Alternatively, the department can orderyour copies of the software for a small postageand packaging fee.

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Key

CS Computer Science

CSa/i Computer Sciencewith Study Abroad /Industrial Experience

GD Computer Sciencewith GamesDevelopment

GDi Computer Sciencewith GamesDevelopment withIndustrial Experience

SD Computer SoftwareDevelopment

SDa/i Computer SoftwareDevelopment withStudy Abroad /Industrial Experience

BI Computer andBusiness Informatics

ITMB InformationTechnologyManagement forBusiness

CP Computing andPsychology

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Option Optional module

� Module not availablefor this degreeprogramme

The tables below give you a more detailed indication of what you would study on the different degreesthat we offer on the Hull Campus.The structure and content of the courses are not static – and willchange to reflect significant developments in computing – so you should take these tables as a guideonly.

Foundation yearAll courses including a foundation year (except G405) begin with the following study pattern, in whichpathway option A, B or C will be taken according to the student’s background and their prospective futurestudies.

Year 1A common first year for some of our single-subject courses provides you with a strong foundation ofcomputing knowledge and enables you to transfer between our different degree courses during (or at theend of) the first year, if you wish.You take six equally weighted modules.

Programme outlines

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Computer Games Technology A

The Internet: More than Just Surfing and Spam A

Preparing for Learning at HE Level C

IT and Computing C

Foundation Maths 1 & 2 (two modules) C

Foundation Physics 1 & 2 (two modules) B

Foundation Chemistry 1 & 2 (two modules) C

Module CS GD SD BI ITMB CPCSa/i GDi SDa/i

Information Technologyand Professional Skills � � � � � �

Accounting and Finance � � � � � �

Quantitative Methods for Computing Option Option Option Option � �

Free elective Option Option Option Option � �

Programming 1 � � � � � �

Programming Fundamentals � � � � � �

Computer Systems � � � Option � �

Software Engineering and HCI � � � � � �

Introduction to Software Development � � � � � �

Programming 2 � � � � � �

Business Systems � � � Option � �

Management and OrganisationalBehaviour � � � Option � �

Pioneers of Modern Psychology � � � � � �

Theory and Explorations in Psychology 1 � � � � � �

Theory and Explorations in Psychology 2 � � � � � �

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I graduated from theUniversity of Hull with a2.1 in ComputerScience. Like many ofmy coursemates, I leftHull with a tear, to findemployment in London.

Finding a job was nothard. Hull has anexcellent reputationamong employers, andthe Computer Sciencedegree course especially.It covers a vast range ofsubjects, from writing acompiler through tovirtual environments.There are also manyteam-based projects.

The departmental staffare very accommodatingand approachable, withlectures being quiteinteractive and fun toattend.Their supportwas also very muchappreciated when, duringmy third year, I neededto take a year out forpersonal reasons.

Socially, Hull is anexcellent choice,providing all theadvantages of a campusuniversity while beingsituated only a 10-minute bus journey fromthe city centre. Oncampus there is amassive students’ union,with many bars andtheme nights – you’realways sure to bump intoyour mates there.

If I had to do it all again,I’d never consider anyother place than Hull.Those four years werethe best of my life. Enjoyyour own time here – asyou’ll be graduatingbefore you know it!

Adrian Manic

Year 2In the second year, the development of your knowledge of core computing subjects continues andspecialist modules are introduced.You take six equally weighted modules.

Year out

Module CS GD SD BI ITMB CPCSa/i GDi SDa/i

Systems Analysis, Design and Process � � � � � �

2D Computer Graphics and UserInterface Design Option � Option � � �

Information Systems and UserInterface Design Option � Option � � �

Free elective Option � � Option � �

Advanced Programming Option � � � � �

Artificial Intelligence � � � Option � �

E-Commerce and E-Business � � � � � �

Networking and Games Architecture Option � � � � �

Networking Systems and Applications � � � � � �

Networking and Enterprise Architecture Option � � � � �

Software Development Option � � � � �

Database Techniques Option � � � � �

Simulation and 3D Computer Graphics Option � � � � �

Communicating and Teaching Computing Option � � Option � �

Personal and Management Development � � � � � �

Managing Innovation and Change � � � � � �

Learning and Cognition � � � � � �

Social and Developmental Psychology � � � � � �

CSa CSi GDi SDa SDi

Year in industry / commerce � � � � �

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Final year (BSc degrees) / Year 3 (MEng)Specialisation continues with a degree-specific individual project plus specialist taught modules.You takefour equally weighted modules plus a project worth twice the credits of the other modules.

Module CS GD SD BI ITMB CPCSa/i GDi SDa/i

Final Project (double module) � � � � � �

IT Internship � � � � � �

Languages and their Compilers Option � Option � � �

Mobile Devices and Applications Option � � � � �

2D Computer Graphics and User Interface Design � � � Option � �

Virtual Environments and Advanced Graphics Option � � � � �

Advanced Graphics and Games Programming � � � � � �

Strategic Planning and Systems Development Option � � � � OptionNeural, Emergent and Agent Technologies Option Option � � � �

Software Development � � � � � �

Advanced Software Development � � � � � �

Advanced Information Systems � � � � � �

Data Mining and Decision Systems Option � � � � OptionDistributed Systems Programming Option Option � Option � �

Visualization Option Option � Option � OptionCommercial Game Development Process Option � Option Option � �

Psychology andWork � � � Option � �

Business Functions � � � Option � �

Business Project Management � � � � � �

Business Law and Ethics � � � Option � �

Strategic Management � � � � � �

Psychology andWork � � � � � OptionPsychology and Health � � � � � OptionForensic Psychology � � � � � OptionEducational Psychology � � � � � OptionBiological Psychology, Personality and Individual Difference � � � � � OptionLearning in Humans, Animals and Androids � � � � � OptionGender and Social Psychology � � � � � OptionMaking Sense of Hearing � � � � � OptionThe Social Brain and Autism � � � � � Option‘Is It a Bird or Is It a Plane?’:The CognitiveNeuroscience of Object Recognition � � � � � OptionFalse Memories � � � � � OptionSuggestion and Suggestibility � � � � � OptionReading and Memory Development � � � � � OptionCognition and Emotion � � � � � OptionPsychological Aspects of Reproductive Health � � � � � OptionPsychology of Deception � � � � � OptionNeuropsychology � � � � � OptionThe Psychology of Relationships � � � � � OptionGender and Social Psychology � � � � � OptionNeuropsychology of Ageing and Dementia � � � � � Option

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The departmentencourages students toapply for a year out,which gives you workexperience prior tograduation.A studentplacement is the idealopportunity to developyour business, personaland technical skills,enhancing your academicstudy and preparing youfor your future career.

During my second year Irealised how much I hadlearned in a year and ahalf but wanted to knowmore about applicationsin a real-life setting. Itwas then I decided tointercalate for a year andI was offered a positionin the developmentlaboratories at IBMHursley, nearWinchester.It was a greatopportunity to learn,earn and gain an insightthat the classroom couldnever provide.

We were dropped into asea of opportunity andallowed to paddlethrough and gain asmuch out of it as wecould, without anypressure.We weretrusted to manage ourown time and workloadand still had tons ofextra-curricularactivities.There wereabout 70 interns, so youcan imagine what acampus-like place workwas.We partied hard butworked hard too.

It was definitely a life-changing experiencewhich challenged me,gave me moreconfidence and allowedme to build contactswith people of differentlevels and backgrounds.I’ve also built anexcellent CV. I have noregrets. In fact I wouldadvise everyone to dothe same.Take a year outand gain experience. It’sworth it!

Ope-Oluwa SoyannwoBEng Computer SystemsEngineering

Final year (MEng only)Specialisation continues, and you gain experience of working on real commercial software developmentprojects.You take four equally weighted modules plus Commercial Development Practice, which is worthtwice the credits of the other modules.

Module CS GD SD

Commercial Development Practice(double module) � � �

C++ Programming and Design Option � �

Real-Time Computer Graphics Option � �

Simulation and Concurrency Option � �

Component Based Architectures Option � �

Maintaining Large Software Systems Option � �

Distributed Applications � � �

Advanced Rendering and AI for Games � � �

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We do not require you to have studiedcomputing before, although we welcomeapplicants with previous knowledge. Ourexperience has shown that mature studentsgenerally flourish on our courses, and wewelcome applications from candidates who mayoffer relevant career experience rather thanrecent academic qualifications.We also welcomemotivated applicants who wish to begin theirstudy of computing with us.

Should you be interested in studying here, you willusually be invited to visit the department on oneof our open days.This gives you an opportunity tomeet some of the students and staff and to seesome of our facilities.You are also given a tour ofthe campus, guided by current students, whichgives you the chance to discuss our courses andget a student’s view of the University and thedepartment.The tour includes the students’ union,the library and the large on-campus Sports andFitness Centre, plus a visit to some of theUniversity accommodation.

If you are presently undecided about the mostappropriate of our courses for your interests, thenplease apply using the general Computer Sciencecode G400. After your visit to the department anda discussion with our staff, you are able to changeyour course code if you wish. Subject todepartmental approval, it is also possible to changewithin the first few weeks of starting your degreehere – in fact it is usually possible to transferbetween the majority of the department’s coursesduring the first year of study on account of ourlargely common first year.

Scholarships, bursaries and industrialsponsorshipSeveral scholarships based on academicachievement are available each year. Applicationsfor bursaries based on personal circumstancesrather than academic qualifications are alsoconsidered. Please contact the department forfurther details of the scholarships and bursariesavailable for 2009 entry.

We welcome applications from candidates whoare sponsored and who wish to spend a year inindustry during their course. Industrialsponsorships can provide up to £1,000 per year tosupplement normal student funding.

Entry requirementsWe generally look for clear evidence of potentialto succeed in university-level studies, withparticular regard to the intellectual qualities oflogical thinking, methodical working and breadth ofvision which are needed for success in softwaredesign and development work. So we areinterested in your choice of subjects at A level, orin other qualifications such as BTEC orBaccalaureate, and in your achieved or expectedresults.

We normally ask for 200–280 UCAS points at Alevel or equivalent, including two subjects at A2.A pass at grade B or C in GCSE Mathematics (orequivalent) is required for all courses; GCSEEnglish at grade C or equivalent is also expected.

The four-year courses with a foundation year aredesigned for applicants who do not have theconventional background or subject qualifications,so lower attainment (usually around 140 points) inrelevant subjects – or good grades in less relevantsubjects – can be considered for admission.

For international students who have not achievedan IELTS score of 6 or an equivalent recognisedcertificate, the department offers a BSc degree inComputer Science (including Foundation EnglishLanguage).This involves a foundation year ofEnglish language and culture modules, followed bythree years’ study of computer science. Pleasecontact the department directly if you areinterested in this course.

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Why do the degreecourses encompassprofessionaldevelopment?Our courses are technical innature, but it is no longerenough to be just a good‘techie’. Computingprofessionals must be able tocommunicate at differenttechnical and organisationallevels, to work in teams, tobe comfortable givingpresentations and to usemodern communicationstechnology effectively. Inaddition to such transferableskills, we believe it isimportant that graduateshave a firm understanding ofthe legal, moral and socialimplications of their futureactivities.

Do you expect that yourgraduates will have goodemployment prospects?Students who work hard andattain a good degree arevery well positioned to takeadvantage of the excitingopportunities that careers incomputing offer. All of ourdegrees provide a groundingin programming and softwareengineering, whichconstitutes a solid foundationfor traditional computingcareers. Depending on thedegree you choose, you canalso gain a deepunderstanding of specificareas of computing such asinternet technology andsoftware engineering.

How do I get to know other people in thedepartment?Our induction week includes a welcome partywhere you meet staff and other first-years.You willsoon get to know other members of your yearthrough tutorials and practical classes.

What is a typical week like?A typical week in the first and second yearsinvolves around nine hours of lectures and sixhours of support classes such as practicals andtutorials.There is less formal contact time in thefinal year, when students are working on theirindividual projects. In between formal classes, youhave plenty of time to complete your courseworkand pursue all your other interests.

Is there tutorial support?Teaching support is provided in a variety of ways.For example, several tutorial sessions or examplesclasses may be organised per week, each for asubset of students. Alternatively, open-door clinicsessions may be provided to give practical supportwith lab work or coursework.

How do I decide which modules to take?Each year you receive a handbook giving full detailsof each module and showing the compulsory andoptional modules.Your supervisor is also availableto advise you.

How are my modules assessed?The module specifications outline the method ofassessment for each module: normally a mix ofcoursework and written examination at the end ofthe semester in which it is studied.

What happens if I fail a module? Do I haveto leave?No.You may have a chance to retake the module.Most students pass the resit, but even if you findthat you are unable to maintain the level requiredfor an Honours degree, you may be able totransfer to an Ordinary degree.

Can I get help if I am having problems witha module?Our open-door policy means that you can call atany time on any member of staff and seek theirhelp. Staff are busy, of course, but you will find thatwe are approachable and genuinely willing to help.

Who can I turn to for help and advice afterI’ve started?Throughout your time here, one member of staffacts as your personal supervisor.This ensures thatthere is at least one person you can turn to foradvice on any matter, whether academic orpersonal.The Counselling Service, hall wardens andtheir assistants, tutors for student houses and thestudents’ union Advice Centre are also concerned,in different ways, with your welfare.

Can I comment on the teaching I receive?Yes. At the end of each module we collect yourcomments. Staff review a summary of the feedbackand present a report to the next staff andStaff–Student Committee meetings. Comments canbe made in other ways too – through our QualityIncident Book, the Quality Officer, your rep on theStaff–Student Committee, your personalsupervisor, the Director of Undergraduate Studiesor the Head of Department.

Where do I buy books?There is a bookshop on campus, which stocks allessential and recommended titles on our booklists.Second-hand copies can sometimes be boughtfrom other students. Books can also be orderedfrom local bookshops or via the internet.

How easy is it to change degree course?It is usually possible to change registration fromone course to another up to the end of your firstyear and sometimes up to the end of your secondyear, depending on the optional modules you havechosen.

Is there any time for sport or leisureactivities?Wednesday afternoons are free for allundergraduates.The compact nature of thecampus means that you won’t have to spend muchtime travelling around. If you were feelingenergetic, you could even fit in a game of squashbetween lectures!

Can I transfer from a different institution?The Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme(CATS) facilitates such transfers. But in atechnological subject such as computer science, theparticular syllabus content represented by transfercredits – especially its coverage of programminglanguages – is critically important. If you wish toexplore the possibility of a transfer, please contactus to discuss this – even if your present institutionis not operating CATS.

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Careers and further studyThe applications of computers and computingcontinue to grow in industry, in commerce and inpure and applied research. Our graduates havemoved into all of these areas for their firstemployment – joining computer manufacturers,software houses and IT departments – whileothers have undertaken postgraduate study andresearch. Hull graduates have recently gainedemployment with, among others, Sony,Government Communications Headquarters,Logica, Dell Computers, Fujitsu and NewsInternational.

In designing our degree programmes, we aim toprovide you with a good theoretical and practicaltraining which will interest potential employers andequip you with the tools to undertake furtherstudy.

The University has an excellent Careers Service,which gives individual advice to students aboutpossible careers. It also arranges recruiting visits byprospective employers during your final year.TheUniversity does consistently well in the ‘graduateemployment’ category of national surveys, and ithas one of the lowest graduate unemploymentrates in the UK.

Research is an important part of the department’sacademic work, and there are opportunities forgraduates to undertake research leading to an MScor PhD, or both. Current research interests in thedepartment include human–computer interaction,artificial intelligence, virtual environments, local areanetworks, parallel computer architecture, computergraphics, medical imaging, graphical interfaces forspecialist information systems, expert systems andinteractive system design.

AddressesFor general course or admissions enquiries, writeto the Senior Admissions Officer :

Dr M BrayshawDepartment of Computer ScienceThe University of HullHull, HU6 7RX, UK

Joan Hopper (Admissions Secretary)T 01482 465067E admissions@dcs.hull.ac.uk

ApplicationsApplications are made online through theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service(UCAS), either independently or with the help ofyour school or college.There are full instructionsfor all applicants at www.ucas.com, or you can callthe UCAS Customer Service Unit on 0871 4680468 for further information and advice.

And finally …We are a friendly department, and if you decide tostudy at the University of Hull you will have everyopportunity to get to know us inside and outsideof the classroom and lab. One member of staff willbe your personal supervisor from the outset, andyou will remain in touch with them throughoutyour University career. In addition, the Head ofDepartment is willing to see any student at anytime.

We have attempted to tell you as much aspossible about the workings of the department inthis pamphlet. But if you require more information,do not hesitate to send a letter or an email to theUndergraduate Admissions Selectors or totelephone the department directly. If you have aUCAS applicant number, please quote it in allcommunications.

Further information

Staff

Professor of SoftwareEngineeringR Phillips MSc, PhD, CEng,MBCS

Professor of ComputerScienceG R Brookes MA, MSc, PhD,CEng, FBCS, FRSA

ReaderC Kambhampati BE, PhD,MIEE, MIEEE, CEng

Senior LecturersL Bottaci BA, PhD, CEng,MBCSY Papadopoulos BSc, PhDW JViant BScD P MWills BScHWright MA, DPhil

LecturersM Brayshaw BSc, MSc, PhD,MBCSP M Chapman BSc, MSc, PhDD N Davis BSc, MSc, PhDNA Gordon BSc, PhD, MBCS,HETCD J Grey BEng, PhD, AMIEEQ Li BScD McKie BScR S Miles BSc, CEngJ H Purdy BSc, PhDJ D Rayner BSc, PhDP A Robinson BEng, PhDB CTompsett BSc, MSc,EurIng, CEng, MBCSBWang BSc, MSc, DPhil

What sort of subjects can I take?You can take almost any free electivemodule from outside your main course ofstudy, usually at your home campus.You caneven take a module from another faculty.You should discuss your choice of freeelectives with your supervisor. Among manyothers, options available might include

• Computer Games Technology• Quantitative Methods• Introduction to Psychology• Introduction to Business Management• Career Management Skills• modules in modern languages

What are the main reasons forparticipating?• The scheme gives you the opportunityto study a subject without having tocommit yourself to taking furthermodules in that subject area.

• By taking a free elective you are able tofollow up your interests as part of yourdegree.

• With a broader education you mayacquire extra skills that will help youwhen you enter the employment market.

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Studying for a degree at Hull is a unique experience.We aim toprovide you with an education that offers both depth andbreadth of knowledge.To meet these ends the University hasdeveloped an optional Free Elective Scheme.This scheme enablesthe majority of undergraduate students to take one module ayear from outside their main course of study.

So, how does it work?Each year you take 120 credits’ worth of modules.

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Admissions policyAdmissions information provided in this pamphlet is intended as ageneral guide and cannot cover all possibilities. Entry requirementsare generally stated in terms of A level grades and/or UCAS points,but we encourage applications from people with a wide range ofother qualifications and/or experience. Some further details of thevarious entry routes are included in our general prospectus. Pleasecontact the Admissions Office (see below) with any specific queriesabout admissions.

DisclaimerThis pamphlet is intended principally as a guide for applicants.Thematters covered by it – academic and otherwise – are subject tochange from time to time both before and after students areadmitted.While every reasonable precaution was taken in theproduction of this pamphlet, the University does not accept liabilityfor any inaccuracies or changes. Information relating to studyprogrammes is issued for the general guidance of students enteringthe University and does not form part of any contract.The Universityhopes to provide the courses and facilities described, but reservesthe right to withdraw or to make alterations to courses and facilitiesif necessary.

AddressFor general enquiries, please write to

Admissions ServiceThe University of HullHull, HU6 7RXT 01482 466100F 01482 442290E admissions@hull.ac.uk

Dates of semestersFor the current semester dates please visit our website atwww.hull.ac.uk/hulluniversity/semesterdates.