BSc HONOURS INTERNET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT DEGREE

Location & map

This course is based at our Hendon campus in north-west London.

Address: Middlesex University, Hendon campus, The Burroughs, London NW4 4BT UK

To find out how to get to the campus see Travel Directions to Hendon campus. The nearest tube station is Hendon Central on the Northern line.

Nearest halls of residence

There are four halls of residence either on or near to Hendon campus. Usher Hall is on campus, opposite the College Building.

Platt and Writtle Halls are at the same location in Colindale, a 20 minute walk from campus.

Ivy Hall is also a short distance away by public transport in Cricklewood.

Open days

Open Days

Open days and Applicant days for this course are held at our Hendon campus in London. See the location and maps tab for information on how to get here.

University Open Days

Open days offer you the opportunity to learn more about Middlesex, and get a feeling for what life is like on our campuses. Open Days include Welcome and Subject talks, campus and accommodation tours and opportunities to find out more about other aspects of studying at university, these include a guide to applying to University, and a fees and funding talk.

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If you can't make our open day, there are more opportunities available for you to come and visit us. Campus tours are available throughout the year if you would like to have a look around. Led by Student Ambassadors, they take place most Wednesday afternoons at 1pm. You will get a feel of the campus atmosphere, plus the opportunity to ask any questions about being a student at Middlesex University. Click here to book your campus tour.

Applicant Days

Applicant Days are specifically for students who have applied to Middlesex and have been made an offer.  The Applicant day is a chance for you to take a closer look at the course that you have chosen to study.  You will attend a taster session, meet your course leader and fellow applicants, meet current students and tour the campus with them.  Invitations will be sent to applicants prior to the events.

Careers

Our BSc Internet Application Development degree prepares you for a wide range of varied careers. As a graduate you will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. There is also the potential to work as a self employed director of your own business. You will be able to work as a web programmer, in contrast to a more graphic/multimedia design-oriented programme that would be more suitable if you are aspiring to work as a web author or designer.

Our careers service offers you a range of support both while you’re studying with us – and after you’ve graduated.

Graduate employment prospects

Based on data from the respondents of the 2009-10 Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey, six months after graduating:

• 75% of Computing and Multimedia Technology graduates were in employment or further study
• 25% were doing something else, such as travelling, or assumed unemployed 

Middlesex graduates from this group have been successful at gaining employment in the following roles: Software Engineer, Data Administrator, FrontLine Support, Junior IT Consultant, Applications Specialist, Mobile Developer, Web Developer, IT Mgr, Systems Admin, Lecturer, IT Consultant, Creative Director, Analyst, Technical Writer, Industrial Trainee, Technical Specialist, Technical Consultant, Infrastructure Engineer and IT Consultant,

In the following companies: Apple, Natural Motion, EDF Energy, Twin Systems, Lanz IT Solutions, E Solutions, Hatton National Bank, SBI, Rainco, Apollo Marine, Virtusa, Central Finance, Westminster Council, West London Women's Aid, Atof Origin, Dell, Asahi Group, and Temmac Technology.

Salary
The average full time salary for graduates from this group was £24,000.

Graduate Roles

Below are just a few examples of the types of careers that you could pursue after graduating with us: 

Applications Developer - An applications developer role includes writing specifications and designing, building, testing, implementing and sometimes supporting applications using computer languages and development tools. Many specialise in a specific development environment, such as computer games or e-commerce, and will have in-depth knowledge of a few relevant computer languages. 

Information Systems Manager - An information systems manager installs computer systems, ensures that back up systems operate effectively, buys hardware and software, provides the ICT technology infrastructures for an organisation, and contributes to organisational policy with regard to quality standards and strategic planning. 
 
IT Consultant - An IT consultant works in partnership with clients to overcome their business challenges through the application of technology. A consultant's work will often be based on the need to improve efficiency and the way a company functions, with IT used as a means to achieve this.

Multimedia Programmer - A multimedia programmer gives a multimedia product its functionality by writing computer programs that draw together multimedia features, such as text, sound, graphics, digital/analogue photographs, 2D/3D modelling, animation, video, information and virtual reality, according to a designer's specification.

Software Engineer - Software engineers research, design, test, implement and maintain software systems to meet client or employer needs. They use a variety of computer programming languages and applications, working in teams with other IT professionals, or alone.

Systems Designer - A systems designer develops and implements information systems in sectors as diverse as finance, communications and retail. The role can involve working on all elements of the system including hardware, software, installation and maintenance. There are a range of opportunities in this increasingly varied industry.

Web designer - Web designers are responsible for the layout, visual appearance and usability of a website. They have knowledge of graphic design packages such as Fireworks or Photoshop in order to produce basic layout and manipulate images.    

Systems Developer - Systems developers test systems, diagnose and fix faults, write diagnostic programs and design and write code for operating systems and software to ensure that they function more efficiently. They may also create systems in response to technical specifications supplied by an IT analyst, often integrating off-the-shelf software packages into existing systems.     
 

Placements

Work placements are proven to increase your success in the job market – as well as being a fantastic experience.  Research shows that 70 per cent of placements result in a graduate job offer.  By making a good impression during your placement year, you greatly increase your chances of securing a job with the company after graduation.

Students find it beneficial to be in a paid full-time job for a year.  They also develop their interpersonal skills, confidence, teamwork and general transferable skills.

We have a dedicated Placement Service, which supports you in your placement job search and recent placement include:

Leon Beckett – BSc Computer Science, Software Engineer at IBM.

"After spending the last 12 months on placement at IBM, I can highly recommend that students undertake a placement year. It is an invaluable experience, helping you build and improve on the knowledge from your first two years at university. I now feel confident about entering my third year, becoming a graduate and applying for jobs after university.

"I would advise any student thinking of doing a placement year to apply early, use the support provided by the placement office as much as possible, to thoroughly research both the available placements and the providing companies and try your hardest in the assessments.

"I believe employees are looking for any student who is willing to listen, work and learn. Employers will understand that you won't have the experience at first. However by listening to what you are told and learning the lessons, you will be able to do the work and become a successful placement student."

Elenia Davis – BSc Internet Applications Development, Mobile Quality Assurance Intern at Yahoo Europe.

"The placement year gives you something that you can’t learn in the lecture theatre – real life working experience and knowledge.
"The placement office is a big help. They don’t just advise you on your CV and cover letter, they also advise you on tasks (eg presentations or extra questions) an employer has set and organise workshops designed to help you in your placement search."

Louise Stanhope –BSc Forensic Computing – Summer Internship at Apple

Based on our ongoing relationship with Apple, our careers department was asked to recruit a number of highly motivated students to take part in Apple’s first project based internship scheme in the UK. 

Students from Imperial College London, Oxford and Cambridge were also invited to apply.  As part of the application process our placement team offered the candidates CV writing and interview workshops.  This assistance and help from careers department helped four of our students to be invited by Apple to visit their Stockley Park base for an interview.

Louise Stanhope was one of the first students in the UK to be offered 11 week internship with Apple.  Louise has thoroughly enjoyed her experience helping enhance Apple sales systems.

Talking about her time at Apple she commented: "It is nice to see how a company as large as Apple works.  It is obviously a great thing to have on my CV and utilize the experience I am getting.  I would love to get a full-time job with Apple when I graduate and this will give me something to help to stand out from the crowd.  It has been really interesting to put my degree into practice and learn how businesses work."

 If you would like to find out more about Placements, please contact eisplacements@mdx.ac.uk

Student Profiles

Lola Aworanti
BSc Honours Business Information Systems Degree, 2007
A major feature of the BSc Business Information Systems degree is that it brings together the two fields of Business and IT, providing a rounded approach to information systems and business  principles. These are two areas that graduate Lola Aworanti is extremely passionate about. "I have a passion for IT and Business and I was convinced that this was the exact path for me."

Lola obtained the Scholarship for “Outstanding Academic Achievement” throughout her entire stay at the University, and was able to graduate with a First class Honours degree in Business Information Systems. During her second year she participated in the Student Exchange programme, at Towson University, Baltimore, Maryland. USA. Lola describes it as being "an amazing experience." In her third year, she opted for a Placement at Investec Investment Bank, "I was in the Asset management application development and support team. This experience really helped me to kick start my career in the right direction."
 
Lola currently works at Dresdner Kleinwort investment bank and intends to purse a masters degree in Computing Science in the near future. "In five years time, I see myself owning my own IT Consulting Company". Currently, in her spare time, she designs websites and is in the process of publishing her own magazine.

Reg Goodwin
BSc Honours Business Information Systems Degree, 2006
Since graduating with a first class honours degree in 2006 Reg has been working as a Human Computer Interaction (HCI) researcher at Middlesex University. 

“The skills I developed during my degree were an excellent preparation for my current job. This includes interpersonal and communication skills needed for organising interviews and usability trials, Java programming for prototype development, report writing and web design skills to present and share our findings.”

A highlight of Reg’s course was working in a group project investigating corporate information systems at Egg Financial Services. The project included organising an interview with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Egg’s head office to learn more about how the bank uses IT and business processes to improve customers’ online banking experience. “The group project work helped improve my team communication, work sharing and time management skills.”

Reg enrolled in 2003 as a mature student aged 30 and studied full-time on the BIS course. He graduated in 2006 winning the School of Computing Science academic achievement award.
 
Reg is currently working on the university’s Advanced Vehicle Technology and Older Drivers project. “My current job is varied and challenging. Working with experienced and generous colleagues I have learned a great deal about how to carry out ethical research and to work successfully with our project’s participants. Middlesex University has helped me broaden my horizons considerably in the last four years, and I am now able to consider a wider range of projects in the IT industry or even a PhD.”

Vikram Mohan
BSc Honours Computing Science Degree, 2005
Vikram Mohan currently works with Asia's largest information technology firm - the Global Consulting Practice of Tata Consultancy services. Vikram was an industry speaker representing his organization at the IEEE industry conference for the Advanced Networks and Telecommunications Systems (ANTS) held at IIT Mumbai. The ANTS conference is a high profile forum for industry participants, researchers and academicians to exchange ideologies, best practices and research concepts. Other participants included Directors, Ctos and VPs of leading organisations across the globe.