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Online Computer Science and Information Technology courses

The University of Hertfordshire is the UK’s leading business-facing university. That means we are committed to developing new and creative approaches to teaching, learning and research that meet the demands of today’s students and organisations.

The School of Computer Science has run undergraduate and postgraduate courses for more than 40 years and has invested heavily in online materials to create sector-leading distance-learning programmes.
Studying online means you can:

Fit learning around work and other commitments Learn from highly qualified, experienced tutors Access quality study materials via our virtual learning environment, StudyNet Join a like-minded and supportive online student community Pay by the module Learn at a pace that suits you Take your career to another level Undergraduate study- BSc degrees We offer two exciting online undergraduate courses: BSc(Hons) Computer Science BSc(Hons) Information Technology

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The BSc(Hons) Computer Science focuses on technical aspects of computing technology, such as programming and software development.

The BSc(Hons) Information Technology focuses on practical applications of computing technology, such as databases and business.

Each course is divided into three levels, equivalent to the three years of a traditional full-time course. Some modules are shared between the two courses while others are specific to one or the other.

Top-up option
If you already have a diploma in a relevant subject areas, you can take our fast-track top-up option, equivalent to the Final Year of a degree.

Example modules include:

e-Media Design
Programming Principles
Operating Systems and Computer Networks
Data Management and Applications
Business Intelligence
Quantum Computing
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Master’s degrees
If you already have an undergraduate degree and want to enhance your career prospects or further your academic interest in computer science, you can choose from a range of online Master’s courses:

MSc Computer Science
MSc Distributed Data Management
MSc Distributed Systems And Networks
MSc e-Learning Technology
MSc Human Computer Interaction
MSc Mobile Computing
MSc Multimedia Technology
MSc Software Engineering

Career Options
Our graduates can be found in wide range of careers, with many in senior positions in the UK and globally. Roles include programmer, software developer, business analyst, software engineer, webmaster, database administrator, network designer and technical consultant.

Find out more To find out more about our courses and access some of our sample learning materials for free, please visit: http://go.herts.ac.uk/online