The B.Sc. (Hons) Degree in computing programme aims to provide the students with an opportunity to gain a thorough grounding in Computing with a software engineering bias given particularly the fact that to enter any stream in the IT industry one needs to start as a software Engineer.
We follow the UK credit system, which requires 360 credits for achieving a B.Sc. Honors Qualification. As in the UK, our academic programme is outcome-based and is under continuous review to make it both responsive and proactive.
The “academic” is intertwined with the “practical”, enabling graduates to fit quickly into the world of work both nationally and globally, in industry, commerce and administration as persons capable of meaningful contribution as software engineers, technology managers and leaders. Skills and competencies are built up through interactive lectures, case study analysis and presentations, problem solving exercises, and projects.
Continuous assessment through individual or group assignments is a key feature and is combined with end of semester examinations. The environment facilitates the development of interpersonal skills and an expanding social network that gives one a competitive edge.
The course aims to provide the students with an opportunity
- to gain a thorough grounding in computer science and
- to become competent and responsible software engineers sought after by industry being able to use the tools and techniques for producing reliable application software solutions to problems identified and meet the needs of real users
- so as to be able to move into the world of work both nationally and globally as persons capable of meaningful contribution particularly as computing professionals.
The study programme is well-rounded and supports the building up of:
- Subject knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering and of the broader area of Computer Science
- Intellectual / Cognitive skills
- Subject specific practical / professional skills and attributes
- General / transferable skills and other attributes.
Special features
- Industrial Placement Year
The Institute provides the students the opportunity to spend the 3rd year in industry in 42 weeks of supervised work experience within the nation’s best software firms that in fact cater to the world market.
- Project
Under the guidance of an academic supervisor the student undertakes in the final year a substantial individual computing project. This is so important that it is in fact equivalent to four typical modules/subjects. The aim of the project is to help integrate and further develop the student’s problem solving, investigative, technical, critical, self-appraisal, self-discipline, proactive project & time management, and communication skills through his/her managing and accomplishing such project. In addition to the degree, the project is something they can take into the world of work as proof of their capability & achievement.
Teaching and Learning: The Teaching and learning strategies are designed to promote active involvement on the part of the students. Given the subject area, the use of practical, laboratory sessions and exercises, use of computer/web-based teaching/learning packages and of other online materials such as virtual learning environments, course management systems etc will be introduced in some way already at Level One and will be further expanded later. Progressively in Levels Two and Three, the emphasis shifts from lectures to guided reading, learner-centered resource based activities such as student-led tutorials and seminars, case studies, problem-solving workshops/assignments etc. moving the students to a situation where they begin to bear the responsibility for their own learning, while staff play a facilitating role. The 40-credit dissertation undertaken in the final year is a special opportunity for independent learning and for demonstrating deep understanding of the theories and concepts, research capability, and the application of theoretical knowledge to a real-world problem from business / industry. Right through the course and within each of the modules a mix of opportunities is provided for independent learning, creative and reflective thinking, debate, and discussion so as to help develop both depth and breadth as well as the skills and capabilities expected.
Assessment: Formal assessment includes coursework (generally contributing 30 to 40% towards the module mark), quiz & class tests held under examination conditions (contributing 5-20%) and written examination (contributing to the module mark typically in the 50-70% range). Specific details are in the course document. Assessments of the diagnostic and formative type too are used as needed even if they may not contribute to the overall mark.
And of course … Quality Assurance processes (including Validation, External Examiners from the UK and regular reviews by the University of Wales) are all designed to ensure that the degree one gets here (which – apart from the Law College offering a Masters in Law – is the only center in Sri Lanka officially and directly associated with the University of Wales) is of the same quality as that at Wales.
Entry Requirements
- Two (2) passes at the G.C.E. Advance Level (or equivalent) together with six (6) passes at G.C.E. Ordinary Level including Credits in English and Mathematics, OR
- Three (3) passes at the G.C.E. Advanced Level (or equivalent) together with four (4) passes at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level including Credits in English and Mathematics, OR
- International Baccalaureate with a score of 26, OR
- Other equivalent qualifications approved by the University of Wales.
And
English Language proficiency through a Credit pass in English at G.C.E. "O" Level conducted by London/ Sri Lanka Examination Boards, OR
IELTS band not less than 5.5, OR
TOEFL score not less than 550, OR
Any other English Language Proficiency qualification deemed equivalent to the above.
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