Northampton courses Top 20 for Computing

In the recently released Guardian League tables (http://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2016/may/23/university-league-tables-2017#S220) the Computing Course at the University of Northampton are in the Top 20 in the UK.

In the top 10 (out of 102) for Satisfied With Teaching

In the top 5 (out of 102) for Satisfied with the Course 

If you'd like to find out more about Computing at the University of Northampton go to: www.computing.northampton.ac.uk. All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with

Awarding students

Prizes won by Computing Students 2013 from The School of Science and Technology, University of Northampton :

Winner of BCS The Chartered Institute for IT - Best Technical Computing 1^st Year Award. 

 Jonathan Nicholls 

Winner of BCS The Chartered Institute for IT Best Student Performance Prize

Liam Jackson 

Winner of the HM Government Communication Centre (HMGCC) Best Dissertation Prize

Pawel Szczecinski 

Winner of the Best Group Project Prize from HM Government Communication Centre (HMGCC)

Sandro  Olivadoti  

Thomas  White  

Ross  Gamble  

Lee  Rossouw  

Computing Courses

BSc and HND Computing Provision (click on the links below for more details of the courses)

• BEng/MEng Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• BEng/MEng Computing (Computer Systems Engineering) 

• BSc (Hons) Computing (also available part-time)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Graphics and Visualisation)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Mobile Computing)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Software Engineering)
• BSc (Hons) Computing - One Year Top-Up 
• BSc  Computer Games Development
• HND Computing (Compute​r Net​works Engineering)
• HND Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)
• HND Computing (Graphics and Visualisation)
• HND Computing (Internet Tech​nolog​y and Security)
• HND Computing (Mobile Computing)
• HND Computing (Software Engine​ering) 
• HND Com​puting

The University of Northampton's, Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies offers five courses within the MSc Computing postgraduate provision (shown below) all available either part-time or full-time. 

• MSc Computing
• MSc Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• MSc Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Software Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Immersive Technologies)

The contents are the opinion of the author(s) and not necessarily the view of the University of Northampton.

Blast from the Past: Arts vs Computing

Details of a short paper on the motivational differences in learning internet programming between arts and computing students. 

Minai, A, Turner S, and Hill. G (2008) "Motivational Differences in Learning Internet Programming Between Arts and Computing Students" 9th Higher Education Academy-ICS Annual Conference, Liverpool Hope University, 26th August - 28th August 2008. pp. 197 ISBN 978-0-9559676-0-3.

Abstract

This poster discusses the observations on learning differences of teaching internet programming to Arts and Computing students on a common undergraduate programming module

Full details of the paper can be found at:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/31872049_Motivational_differences_in_learning_internet_programming_between_arts_and_computing_students?ev=prf_pub

BSc and HND Computing Provision (click on the links below for more details of the courses)

• BSc (Hons) Computing (also available part-time)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Graphics and Visualisation)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Mobile Computing)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Software Engineering)
• BSc (Hons) Computing - One Year Top-up
• BSc  Computer Games Development
• HNC Computing (part-time)
• HND Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• HND Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)
• HND Computing (Graphics and Visualisation)
• HND Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• HND Computing (Mobile Computing)
• HND Computing (Software Engineering) 
• HND Computing
• HND Computer Games Development

Computing students and Public Engagement Skills

Ed Drewitt, know for his involvement with the Bristol Dinosaur Project, University of Bristol (www.thebristoldinosaurproject.org.uk) and +Nicholas Garrick  from Director of Lighting up Learning Limited (www.lightinguplearning.com ) facilitated a lively, interactive and very fun CPD session on Public Engagement with Primary schools at the School of Science and Technology, University of Northampton, UK on 8th February 2013.

The audience was made of staff and undergraduate students. The majority (around 90%) of the undergraduate students  were on the BSc and HND Computing programmes coming from all three years. Some who are already doing outreach work; some who have ideas that they would liked to do; others who were interested in finding out more about. Feedback from talking to participants was very positive; with a great number of student-lead potential activities being discussed in groups.

What is especially pleasing about Computing students taken an active interest in outreach activities is this coincides with Computing added to the National Curriculum for England and Wales for Key Stage 1 to 3. The draft Curriculum (see http://media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/n/national%20curriculum%20consultation%20-%20framework%20document.pdf) on page 152-156 has Computer Science at its core with less ICT. This welcome change, matches directly with the nature of outreach activities the students were proposing.

Last year The University of Northampton (TUoN) took part in Ed and Nick's Enhancing STEM Academics' Public Engagement Skills adopter programme sponsored by HE STEM South West Spoke to take concepts from their earlier work and for these to be applied in the outreach activity of other Universities.  This involvement lead to Ed and Nick offering this half day session to the The University of Northampton and other Universities involved with the earlier adopter programme.  Details of TUoN's outputs from the adopter programme and links to activities can be found at http://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/junkbot-project-case-study-and-session.html. 


BSc and HND Computing Provision (click on the links below for more details of the courses)

• BSc (Hons) Computing (also available part-time)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Graphics and Visualisation)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Mobile Computing)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Software Engineering)
• BSc (Hons) Computing - One Year Top-up
• BSc  Computer Games Development
• HNC Computing (part-time)
• HND Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• HND Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)
• HND Computing (Graphics and Visualisation)
• HND Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• HND Computing (Mobile Computing)
• HND Computing (Software Engineering) 
• HND Computing
• HND Computer Games Development

Games Courses in Northampton

The School of Science and Technology and the School of the Arts have collaborated to produce three new games courses.

• ·         BSc (Hons) Creative Games Development 
• ·         BSc (Hons)  Computer Games Development
• ·         HND Computer Games Development

The programmes are due to commence in September 2012. 

BSc (Hons)/HND  Computer Games Development



The programme is designed to meet the need for the computing professional and thus has a high degree of vocational relevance.   


It aims: 

•  To provide an up to date programme in the field of computer games development; relevant and responsive to the needs of industry and commerce; 
•  To develop the student’s interpersonal and problem solving skills, together with the ability to undertake sustained academic activity both independently and in groups;  
•  To inform students of current best practice within the institution's developing computer games development field and give an appreciation of likely future developments 
•  Understand the requirements of appropriate computer games development professional institutions and the importance of continuing professional development. 
• To provide an in-depth knowledge of software and hardware aspects involved in contemporary computer systems engineering;  
• To equip students with skills and knowledge to enable them to embark on a range of careers, in the field of computer games development, or allied professions. Also to provide appropriate lifelong skills and the ability to cope with change.

Northampton Computing Graduations

Yesterday (12th February 2012) a number of graduands graduated from the University of Northampton, Uk. The ceremony was held at the Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton. 


 Students from HNC computing to MSc Computing received their qualifications, watched by their parents, academic staff and local guests (including a representative from the Northampton branch of the BCS).