The module aims to provide students with an analytical and practical understanding of data structures and algorithms, including – but not limited to – classification of algorithms, tree storage mechanisms, path finding, and concurrency issues.

1. Discriminate between , and experiment with, different algorithm types such as greedy algorithms, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming algorithms .
2. Appraise, develop and analyse fundamental graph algorithms including graph search, shortest path, and minimum spanning trees .
3. Investigate and experiment with mechanisms for tree storage and balancing .
4. Identify requirements on , and implications for, data structures that must support concurrency and/or parallelism; illustrate how those requirements are met

This subject will extend the learners knowledge of programming through an exploration of continuous integration, build management, automated testing. Learners will design and implement key processes to support an automated software delivery pipeline.

1. Construct software in a collaborative manner using Agile techniques most appropriate to a DevOps environment.
2. Devise an appropriate test methodology for the measurement of code under specific criterion
3. Recognize and mitigate factors which may have a negative impact on the delivery lifecycle.
4. Design and implement the processes appropriate for Release and Change Management in an agile delivery organisation

Software engineering is an engineering discipline which is concerned with all aspects of software production, it is concerned with theories, methods and tools for professional software development . This module builds on what learners have already covered in previous modules and teaches the discipline of software engineering. Learners will evaluate the engineering methods, processes, techniques and measurements which are part of software engineering.

1. Compare and contrast software process models and select a suitable software process model for use on a software project.
2. Evaluate quality in the software process and process improvement initiatives.
3. Appraise software quality models.
4. Establish a software measurement programme.
5. Manage software configuration for a software project.

This module will give students practice in academic research with the freedom to express their personal interests in the field of computing. Students will have an opportunity to critically analyse and synthesise pertinent literature regarding their area of exploration. Students will gain an appreciation of iterative development, critique and an ability to devise a plan for practical development.

1. Appraise and evaluate emerging trends from information sources and present findings.
2. Develop and document detailed aims and objectives from preliminary research.
3. Critically analyse and evaluate pertinent literature succinctly.
4. Analyse advancements in technology with regard to their impact on research and industry.
5. Develop and document a design solution using appropriate methodologies for the field of study.
6. Develop and present a prototype of high academic and technical standard.

To enable the learner to interface with and control the middleware "under-the-hood", thus providing capabilities of producing of more highly optimised and customised artefacts.

1. Construct their own custom shaders.
2. Identify instances where serialisation is required and apply best-practice .
3. Establish how scenes and assets are stored in the game engine and illustrate how to customise the build pipeline and extend the editor.
4. Appraise the performance limitations of games via profiling and apply corrective optimisations.

To place the student in the mobile context. To explain the mobile context is described and understood by interaction modalities and technological advances in data. To demonstrate the difference between traditional games and mobile games. To develop a methodology for deigning games for the mobile context. To introduce the student to user based design strategies. The student will design a mobile based game within tight mobile parameters e.g. without graphics, ubiquitously, through speech, by a series of 5 second plays etc.

1. Write a game treatment for the mobile context.
2. Make reasoned design decisions so as to enhance the users understanding of the underlying conceptual model.
3. Analyse the mobile context and the treatment of the materials that follow such as interactive storyboards
4. Apply user based testing strategies through interviews and user centred practical sessions.

Students should become sensitized to the ethical and social implications of the growing use of computers and will develop an understanding of the legal issues inherent in the discipline of computing.

1. Evaluate the utility of philosophical ethical theories in solving computer related ethical issues.
2. Examine what it means to be professional at work, in conduct and practice.
3. Discuss the consequences of pertinent legal and social issues on software developers and the role of relevant enforcement organisations.
4. Evaluate current computer-based threats.

This module will offer the student the opportunity to present the synthesis of their computing skills through a personally chosen and independently developed software artefact and supplementary document. Project Development will encourage independent investigation, design skills, revision and reflection on a specific area of computer science relevant to the student's course of study. The software artefact should be a direct response to a research investigation carried out in the Research in Computing with Emerging Technologies module.

In the submission of an accompanying document, it is expected the student will evidence the employment of an appropriate software design methodology, critical thinking and problem solving with regard to issues raised during development. The excellent student will synthesise material from modules they have taken over their course of study and bring this knowledge to bear on their chosen topic.

1. Evidence independent technical investigation .
2. Choose and apply an appropriate software design methodology for the development of a software artefact.
3. Evidence good software development skills such as efficient code, code commenting, code revision, extensibility, bug testing and deployment.
4. Explain development activities in a project report adhering to good academic standards.
5. Deliver a comprehensive presentation on the conception, research, design and development phases which led to their software artefact.

To provide the learner with practical development experience in XR (Extended Reality) systems, networked multiplayer games, and analytics .

A dditionally , the learner will develop a significant games-related art e fact , consolidating various concepts and skills from previous and current games modules.

1. Design for different VR and AR platforms.
2. Analyse the technical feasibility of XR projects .
3. Integrate V R and AR systems with the middleware and develop scenes with VR and AR content .
4. C reate a multiplayer sample game .
5. Experiment with analytic tools and interpret resultant data .
6. Design and construct a significant games -related artefact.

1. Compare key game genres in terms of their core game mechanics
2. Develop game concepts for different platforms and audiences
3. Appraise the key mechanics of games
4. Design a balanced game system