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BSc (Hons)

Computer Science

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

CS10

Delivery

Campus Taught

Foundation entry

Computers have become an essential part of our daily lives. There has never been a better time to design and develop the systems and software that we use in everyday life. This Computer Science degree will prepare you for the many computer science jobs in the future.

The digital revolution is here. Household appliances and vehicles can connect to the internet using software. This rapid data communication provide exciting opportunities for the development of new applications. Our BSc Computer Science degree will prepare you for exactly that.

You will study the theoretical aspects of computer science like computational thinking. You’ll apply your understanding to developing solutions to problems using artificial intelligence.

You'll learn software development, including databases and user interface design. Also, you can choose optional modules to study other subjects of interest.

Why study with us

After completing your second year you can undertake a one year industrial placement. Most of these are UK-based, but our students have worked as far afield as Europe, Australia, Japan and the USA.
You’ll benefit from our international research expertise in user experience, computer security, software engineering and agile project management.
There’s an emphasis on software development, including databases and user interface design, and optional modules covering everything from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the Internet of Things.

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What you'll do

There’s an emphasis on practical work. You’ll develop technical skills including programming, data structure, developing databases and distributed systems.
You’ll apply your software development skills to the challenge of developing interactive games using 3D graphics while working with clients and other developers.
You’ll manage software projects, apply industry-standard software development techniques to modern applications, and learn to program effectively in C++.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

95%Face-to-face

5%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Computer Science facilities

You can take a one-year industrial placement during your studies. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

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Accreditations and Memberships

We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.

Careers in computer science

Qualifying as a Computer Scientist will open doors to a huge range of careers and enable you to make your mark as the digital revolution as it transforms every aspect of the world around us.

The skills you develop could help you to enjoy a successful career in the computing industry in roles such as software architecture and development, database administration, data analytics, mobile application development and IT consultancy.

You’ll be ready for employment in just about any area which requires a technical specialist, including business, finance and the biomedical industry.

Or you could continue your studies with a postgraduate course. We offer MSc courses in Computing or IT Security, an MRes in Child Computer Interaction or User Experience Design, or a research degree: MSc (By Research), MPhil or PhD.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9250 per year

Sandwich year£1000 for the sandwich year

Part-time£1540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

Full-time£9,250 per year

Sandwich year£1,385 for the sandwich year

Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14,900 per year

Sandwich year£2,000 for the sandwich year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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Throughout this course you’ll attend a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions. Independent study is an important aspect of this course.

We emphasise practical-based learning using purpose-built laboratories and the University's general computer rooms. Our laboratories allow you to use specialist software and do things that would not be allowed on a public network: for example, configuring networks or database servers or testing system security. You will use a range of development environments and tools. Where possible, we make software available for use on your own PC.

We’ll assess your progress using a combination of individual coursework assignments, groupwork, presentations and exams, which may be seen or unseen. There is a practical emphasis, with the main contribution to your degree classification coming from coursework.

You’ll get lots of opportunities to develop your software engineering skills, gain vital work experience and boost your employability. A real highlight of the course is our ‘Computing Challenge’, an annual competition where you’ll work as teams to develop a new app and use it in a competitive yet supportive environment.

You’ll also get the chance to work on live projects for real clients. And after completing your second year you can undertake a 48-week sandwich placement in industry – most are based in the UK, but there are opportunities to work abroad as well.

You’ll benefit from being taught by staff who are experts in their fields. Many of your tutors are active researchers in areas such as human-computer interaction (particularly through the university’s Child-Computer Interaction Group), data communications, mobile computing, computer security and software engineering (particularly Agile software development). Our staff have collaborated with overseas universities and global companies such as BAE and Sony. Some have worked in the games industry, aerospace and the defence industry. We are involved in consultancy and develop software for clients.