Information Systems

Information Systems programmes at Aberdeen are influenced by our internationally recognised research in Personalisation and Advanced Web Technologies.

Why Aberdeen?

Information programmes are influenced by our internationally recognised research in Personalisation, and Advanced Web Technologies

• Study provides a breadth of coverage which encompasses both the theory as well as the practice of Information Systems
• Students are given the opportunity to develop their transferable skills and abilities as independent learners
• Strong links with industry at local, national and multi-national levels lead to industrial placements (in certain programmes) and ensure relevance of the curriculum

Programmes

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BSc Computing Science MA Computing MA Information Systems and Management

Accreditation

The British Computer Society (BCS) recognises our Single Honours degrees in Computing Science for professional membership without additional examinations. We are seeking to extend this recognition to include these new degree programmes.

Study Abroad

Study abroad information

The opportunity to take Enhanced Study options as part of your degree and participate in co-curricular activities. See www.abdn.ac.uk/thedifference for more information.

First Year

First year students focus on the foundations of Computing Science, including: how to design and implement programs (using a web scripting language); a few relevant mathematical concepts, and some of the grand challenges of Computing Science. They also study two other subjects, depending on their degree choice.

Second Year

In the second year, students are introduced to core topics in modern information systems, with courses in E-Society, Data Management, Human Computer Interaction, and Advanced Web Application Development. Business Information Systems students study Business topics as well.

Third & Fourth Year (Honours)

The third year includes a year-long Software Engineering Project. Working in teams, students develop a major information system, from an initial analysis to the final delivery. The project emphasises inter-personal teamwork skills as strongly as technical topics. Taught courses cover essential information systems' topics, with all Single Honours students studying Adaptive Interactive Systems, Enterprise Computing and Security, Languages and Computability and E-Business Strategies.

The fourth year also involves a substantial project, but this time students work individually on a specific topic of interest to them; most projects are industry or research-related. Taught courses include Natural Language Processing, Data Mining and Visualisation, and Semantic Web-Engineering.

The optional Industrial Placement is taken between third and fourth year or after fourth year.

Teaching and Assessment

All courses are supported by web-based material, usually including full course notes. Lectures in the first two years commonly include live computer demonstrations. Assessment is by a mixture of coursework and examination.

Careers

The employment record of our graduates is excellent with the vast majority entering occupations of their choice within three months of graduation. Our graduates have taken up posts in sectors as diverse as banking, pharmaceuticals, and computer game development. Recent employers include IBM, Amazon, BP, Conoco, Hewlett Packard, EDS, LogicaCMG, SAIC, Scottish Hydro Electric, Scottish & Newcastle Breweries, British Telecom, QinetiQ and the Health Service.

Finding your direction

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success.  The Careers Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us – from first to final year – and beyond.

• More information on employability at the University of Aberdeen.
• More information on the Careers Service.
• More information on careers prospects and employability with a degree in Information Systems.

Entrance Requirements

SQA Highers AABB*
A Levels BBB*
IB 30 points overall, 5 at HL
*Including good performance in at least two Mathematics/Science subjects.

Advanced Entry: Advanced Highers ABB or A Levels ABB, or IB 34 points (6 at HL) including a science subject and preferably Computing. Applicants who have suitable qualifications will be advised to pursue advanced entry.

For further details of entrance requirements click here

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