Computing & Information Technologies
We will challenge and support you to develop a diverse set of computing skills and capabilities in subjects including green computing, ethical hacking, computer security, database systems and web development.
Engagement in research and commercial activity ensures teaching is aligned with workplace developments, technology tools and techniques. Industry-related projects and activities will foster your professionalism, problem solving and enterprise skills.
You will have access to labs allowing you to install and configure systems, use an extensive range of software applications, build network switches and learn how to configure routers and mobile networks.
Our courses will equip you with practitioner skills and expertise and offer extensive industry links through guest lectures, industry partnerships, local British Computer Society groups and the faculty's commercial division - nti Leeds. Placements opportunities in local, national and multinational companies provide valuable and practical insights into your chosen career.
While Josh was studying on the BSc (Hons) Business Computing - Internet Systems course he also put his skills to work as a freelance application developer, "I have been doing freelance work professionally for the past two years, as well as holding a part-time job doing agency work for the past 3 years. I've created websites for the likes of Cartoon Network, Toddla T and Yorkshire Forward, as well as coding more implicit projects and tools for companies such as Sony Ericsson." Read more about Josh Nesbitt...
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If you have any further questions about Computing and Information Systems, Innovation North academic staff will be happy to help. Please contact the related area of study by email:
Business Information Systems
Computing
Computer Forensics INNComputerForensics@leedsmet.ac.uk
Computer Security & Ethical Hacking INNComputerSecurity@leedsmet.ac.uk
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