Lecturer in Computing

Software Engineering with Foundation Year - UH-000847

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<li>CC at A' Level</li>
<li>64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.</li>
<li>Pass at T Level with D or E grade on core.</li>
<li>MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.</li>
<li>Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit.</li>
<li>64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualification.</li>
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Other suitable skills or experience will be considered.
In addition you must have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C, or above in the previous grading scheme.
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>.<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international</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>

For the purpose of the degree certificate, the title of the course will appear without “with Foundation Year”, i.e. BSc (Hons) Software Engineering.

UH-000847 - Software Engineering with Foundation Year

Honours Core

Honours Compulsory

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Optional

Foundation Core

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Level

Pre Foundation Optional

Pre Foundation Compulsory

Pre Foundation Core

Pre Foundation Level

Structure

<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 30 credits in a Bachelor’s or Integrated Master's degree can be condoned (termed Compensation by the Engineering Council). If a module is available for Condonement, an opportunity will be given to undertake the appropriate referral assessment/s – if however the respective module is not subsequently assessed as an overall pass, then the condoned pass credits will be awarded, with no further module condonement available in subsequent levels of the course.</li>
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Diploma of Higher Education

Certificate of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science

Knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts, principles and theories.

Analyse if/how a system meets current and future requirements.

Principles of appropriate supporting engineering and scientific disciplines.

Defining problems, managing design process and evaluating outcomes.

Knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles.

Recognise legal, social, ethical and professional issues.

Methods, techniques and tools for information modelling, management and security.

Knowledge and understanding of scientific and engineering principles.

Evaluate systems in terms of quality and trade-offs.

Knowledge and understanding of computational modelling.

Specify, deploy, verify and maintain information systems.

Development of general transferable skills.

Application of practical and analytical skills.

Knowledge and understanding of commercial and economic issues.

Synthesis of information, ideas and practices.

Knowledge of management techniques to achieve objectives.

Deploy theory in design, implementation and evaluation of systems.

Knowledge of information security issues.

Recognise risk/safety for safe operation of computing equipment.

Specify, deploy, verify and maintain computer-based systems.

Specify, design or construct computer-based systems.

Quality and Standards
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<li>The University’s Teaching and Learning Committee has ultimate responsibility for quality and standards of teaching and learning in the University.</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>
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Monitoring, Development and Evaluation
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:
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<li>From students through annual course and module evaluation questionnaires, termly Student Panel meetings, input from student members of the Course Committee and the National Student Survey.</li>
<li>From external examiners through annual reports, course assessment board minutes, assessment moderation reports and informal communication during the year.</li>
<li>From Professional Standards and Review Bodies through quinquennial reaccreditation visits.</li>
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Annual evaluation of the 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.
Validation of Courses, Modules and Changes
Course validation takes place under the University's <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/qa-procedures/">Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Programmes</a>. Amendments to programme and module documents are validated by the School Accreditation and Validation Panel.
Teaching and Learning
The School 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.
Staff Development Priorities Include
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<li>Staff Annual Appraisal and institutional staff development courses</li>
<li>Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy</li>
<li>Updating professional developments</li>
<li>Regular course meetings and annual review and planning for subsequent academic year</li>
<li>Engagement in subject specific research conferences, including pedagogical research.</li>
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The following are used as indicators:
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<li>Reports of validation panels</li>
<li>Annual course reviews</li>
<li>Annual evaluation report</li>
<li>External examiners’ reports</li>
<li>Qualifications and experience of staff</li>
<li>Report on University Review</li>
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Professional body reviews:
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<li>The BSc Software Engineering, BSc Computer Science and BSc Computing courses were last accredited by the British Computer Society in January 2017 for partial accreditation for the BCS's professional entry examinations (CITP) and partial Chartered Engineer (CEng) / Chartered Scientist (CSci) accreditation.</li>
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<li>Year Tutors are available to provide guidance on academic progress.</li>
<li>Module Tutors are available to help with academic problems specific to the modules they deliver.</li>
<li>Supporting documentation is provided in the form of student handbooks, module handbooks, programme specifications and module specifications.</li>
<li>The virtual-learning environment, Brightspace, is used to support all modules and year groups.</li>
<li>Lecture Capture is available for a large number of taught classes to aid student learning.</li>
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Software Engineering with Foundation Year

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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.