Lecturer in Computer Science

Computing (with Placement) - UH-000075

Requirements apply to students taking a BCS accredited course. Please refer to the Programme Specification Document under Section 18 'Regulation of Assessment' for details.

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications.  Further information for <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">International Students can be found on their website</a>.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in section 3 of the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-3/">Regulations for Awards.</a>
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-1/">Regulations for Awards</a> and the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/media/policydocuments/Admissions-Policy-Taught-Courses.pdf">Admissions Policy</a>
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available on the <a href="https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/disability/">disability services website.</a>    
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our <a href="https://courses.hud.ac.uk/">course finder website page</a>.
However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the course are detailed below.
MSc Computing (with Placement):
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<li>An Honours degree (2:1 or above) in business computing/IS/ICT-related subject or an equivalent professional qualification.</li>
<li>Applicants with other appropriate profession qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.</li>
</ul>

<div>The MSc Computing (with Placement) is awarded when students complete 240 credits on an approved course of study, which consists of,</div>
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<li>180 credits of the MSc, consisting of: 120 credit - taught modules and 60 credit - individual project module - ‘Advanced Technical Project’,</li>
<li>And also 60 – credit Placement module - ‘Professional Development and Practice’.</li>
</ul>
<div>The following regulations apply to MSc Computing (with Placement):</div>
<ul>
<li>The “MSc with Placement” route is full-time and therefore does not apply to part-time students.</li>
<li>In order to be eligible to take up the placement that they have found, a student must pass all 180-credits of the MSc course, confirmed at the appropriate Course Assessment Board (CAB).</li>
<li>Students on the “MSc with Placement” wishing to progress onto the placement module should be in good standing with the University and have confirmed, and had their placement approved, with the School before the end of the 12 month taught period.</li>
<li>September starters will usually begin their placement around October/November after the term 3 CAB.</li>
<li>January starters will usually begin placement around February/March after the term 1 CAB.</li>
<li>Securing a placement is the responsibility of the student. </li>
<li>Placements will be assessed for their suitability by the School in terms of their ability to fulfil the Learning Outcomes for the CSP3501/NSP3501 Professional Development and Practice module.</li>
<li>Placements should last between 18 and 24 weeks.</li>
<li>Students who do not have an agreed placement before the end of the 12-month taught period will exit with the award of MSc Computing. </li>
<li>Any student failing the placement will not be able to retake this module and will be awarded the MSc Computing.</li>
</ul>
PgCert Computing
PgCert Computing consists of a 60-credit taught programme in which students must acquire the following credits: any four 15-credit modules.
PgDip Computing
PgDip Computing consists of a programme in which students acquire 120 credits from the following combination of modules: all eight 15-credit taught modules, or any four 15-credit taught modules plus the project module.
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UH-000075 - Computing (with Placement)

Masters Core

Masters Compulsory

Masters Optional

Masters Level

Structure

An approved exception to the University of Huddersfield's Regulations for Awards is in place to allow this Master's with Advanced Professional Practice course to include "(with Placement)" at the end of the course title, rather than the standard "(Advanced Professional Practice)".
<div>The following course regulation will be applicable from academic year 2022-2023 for those students wanting to partially or fully meet the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng). The regulation is not applicable nor required for meeting requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP).</div>
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<li>A maximum of 15 credits in a Master’s degree can be condoned (termed Compensation by the Engineering Council).</li>
</ul>

Master of Science

Postgraduate Certificate

Postgraduate Diploma

Anticipate and accommodate significant change, and work within contexts of ambiguity, uncertainty and unfamiliarity.

Gain a critical appreciation of the latest and emerging computing technologies to enable critical evaluation of current and emerging technological trends.

Critically analyse and apply a range of concepts, principles and practices within the computing and IT systems domain.

Demonstrate a sound understanding of professional ethics.

Exercise critical judgement in the selection and use of various tools and techniques within the computing and IT systems domain appropriate to the given project.

Gain a critical appreciation of leading developments and issues in software and applications development for technology systems and the need to justify a disciplined, engineering approach.

Use a variety of skills to solve complex problems – demonstrating the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; then to implement and review decisions.

Demonstrate a sound understanding of professional IT practice in the workplace to managerial level.

Investigate approaches to modelling and systems design for the purposes of comprehension, communication, prediction and understanding of trade-offs.

Effectively deploy appropriate tools for the construction, testing and documentation of computer-based applications (mobile, internet, and network) to solve difficult, practical problems.



Two-way communication: listening, negotiating and persuading, or influencing others.

Demonstrate a sound understanding of legal issues arising from any IT-related project or change and the decisions required to resolve them.

Gain a critical appreciation of the analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of large-scale, complex IT, to appreciate key phases in IT development and the many and varied method(-ologies), techniques and tools relevant to this process.

Gain a critical appreciation of current challenges and issues in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) integration, mobile-based and Web-based systems applications and the deployment of emerging approaches for effective delivery of local and global IT systems.

Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis, design, development and implementation of advanced, complex software to meet specifications and quality requirements, including use of programming languages and other software tools.

(Critical thinking and creativity) Deploy appropriate method(s) to manage the creative processes in self and others.

Have a systematic understanding of the capabilities of Information Technology and the complexities surrounding its configuration and management within the organisation.

Critically assess the relevance and importance of the ideas of others to facilitate appropriate team selection, delegation, development and management.

Demonstrate proficiency in professional development planning for career enhancement.

Gather, organise and deploy ideas and information in order to formulate arguments cogently, and express them effectively using a range of media.

Assess and respond to the needs for continuing professional development and lifelong learning in a rapidly changing and evolving industry.

Produce high quality evidence and documentation of the processes and practices of analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of complex IT systems.

Gain a critical appreciation of the security of network systems through monitoring and analysing network traffic.

Evaluate legal/professional issues, risks or safety aspects that may be involved in systems deployment.

Gain a critical appreciation of project management, human communication and relevant subjects allied to business as a systems activity. 

Synthesise a range of information and data from a variety of sources within the programme and subject domain.

Demonstrate advanced problem-solving and evaluation skills in meeting the needs of different stakeholders and to make informed decisions to satisfy them.

Gain a critical appreciation of the management and development of the technical human resource within and across organisations and their teams within – especially with regard to ensuring IT project and change success.

To lead and/or manage IT systems development in a substantial project or IT change context.

Have a systematic understanding of an appropriate range of methods and approaches to Computing research.

Demonstrate proficiency in conducting a self-managed research project, in a professional, disciplined manner, to deliver a working software application of considerable complexity appropriate to M level.

School: 
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<li>The School Teaching and Learning Committee, a sub-committee of the University Teaching and Learning Committee, is tasked with implementing the University’s teaching and learning strategy and with fostering innovation in teaching and learning and the dissemination of good practice</li>
<li>The School Board, via the School Teaching and Learning Committee has responsibility for implementing University policy through school-defined procedures.</li>
<li>Periodic school and subject reviews take place on a rolling quinquennial programme and focus inter alia on the arrangements for quality management and enhancement, teaching, learning and assessment, C&amp;IT strategies, the articulation and assurances of standards, external examiner reports and evaluation and links with professional bodies, employers and other external organisations.</li>
<li>The Course Committee is responsible for the monitoring and development of the course or programme, taking account of feedback from staff, students and external examiners. Feedback is sought as follows:
<ul>
<li>From students through annual course and module evaluation questionnaires.</li>
<li>From external examiners through annual reports, course assessment board minutes, assessment moderation reports and informal verbal communication during the year.</li>
<li>The annual evaluation of the course/programme is the responsibility of the School Board. The Course Committee prepares an annual evaluation report comprising reporting and evaluation, informed by feedback from staff, students and external examiners and by statistical data.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Amendments to course/programme and module documents are validated by the School Accreditation and Validation Panel.</li>
<li>A process for peer observation of teaching is in place with the object of enhancing teaching practice and sharing ideas between staff.</li>
</ul>

UH-000075

The latest subject review for the subject area that includes this course took place in January 2021. The panel commended the subject area for, among others, the strong links with industry which offers clear benefits for students and the ambitious plans for curriculum development.

At course level support is provided as follows:
<ul>
<li>Supporting documentation is provided, online, in the form of Student Handbooks, Module Handbooks, Programme Specification Documents (PSD) and Module Specification Documents (MSD)</li>
<li>The Course Leader is available to provide guidance on academic progress.</li>
<li>Module tutors are available to help with academic problems during term time, either on campus or through electronic means such as Microsoft Teams, to facilitate support for distance learning students.</li>
<li>All modules and year groups are supported on the Virtual Learning Environment</li>
</ul>

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The School of Computing and Engineering provides additional student support using a variety of approaches:
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<li>All students undertake an induction programme at the start of their studies.</li>
<li>All students have a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), with whom they should discuss academic difficulties. The PAT will refer tutees to central help facilities as appropriate.</li>
<li>A Guidance Team supports students with a wide range of Learning and Academic skills development (<a href="https://students.hud.ac.uk/unilife/sce/studentsupport/">Student Support - University of Huddersfield</a>), through seminars, workshops and 1-1 appointments.</li>
<li>A central computer-based attendance-monitoring scheme is operated and students with poor attendance are contacted and advised.</li>
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The School has a specialised placement unit offering extensive support to students undertaking placements within their course. This includes CV reviews, interview practice, placement searching and guidance on all aspects of the application process.