University of Derby

Computing Technologies in Society

University of Derby

Course overview

• Digital systems and genocide • Environmental stewardship: The computer life cycle – from inception to e-waste • Long-term data archiving • Server farms and sustainability • Digital shadows and personnel privacy • Empowering digital systems – fully automated processes

Key highlights

  • Examines the role of digital systems in genocide
  • Covers the computer life cycle from inception to e-waste
  • Explores server farms and their environmental sustainability
  • Studies long-term data archiving
  • Addresses digital shadows and personal privacy
  • Investigates fully automated processes in empowering digital systems

Entry requirements

  • HNC / HND — in Computing subject plus at least 3 years relevant work experience in a computing role Evidence of significant work

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000
  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • IT consultant
  • Data protection officer
  • Sustainability analyst (IT)
  • Digital records manager
  • Technology policy analyst
  • Systems analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £905 per year | International: £905 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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