Computing BSc (Hons)

Our BSc Computing will give you the knowledge and skills to develop your career in computing and the development of software systems. This computing degree enables you to learn the theory and practice of software and how to succeed in a rapidly changing information technology environment.<br/><br/>Relentless innovation in digital technologies means that modern computing and information systems are constantly changing. Our BSc Computing offers a balance between learning current skills, which are important in the marketplace today, and deep understanding of the fundamentals, which provide a strong basis for long-lasting professional success. This computing degree also addresses issues that play a key role in understanding how software and computing contribute to and shape the future of businesses and organisations.<br/><br/>Our world-class research activity informs our teaching and our interactions with business, public and third-sector organisations. Our teaching is specifically designed to support students who are juggling evening study with work and other daytime commitments.<br/><br/>If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didnt achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. <br/><br/>**Highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Birkbeck was ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Computer Science and Informatics research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.<br/><br/><br/>- Birkbeck established one of the first computing departments in the UK in 1957. Today, we provide a stimulating teaching and research environment for both part-time and full-time students.<br/><br/><br/>- Our world-class research activity informs our teaching and our interactions with business, public and third-sector organisations.<br/><br/><br/>- We have four modern computing laboratories, with a total of 133 workstations. The labs have projection facilities and are air-conditioned. Our wide range of software runs on a number of platforms including Unix, Windows and Linux. The local area network is a switched gigabit/10gigabit ethernet. Our computers are connected to the SuperJANET academic network.<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and employability**<br/><br/>Our graduates are ideally suited to IT and computing-related roles in a range of companies. They have gone on to work in software engineering, data analysis, machine learning, finance, telecommunications, and front-end and full stack development. Completing this computing degree, you might pursue a careers path as a:<br/><br/><br/>- systems analyst<br/><br/><br/>- programmer<br/><br/><br/>- software engineer<br/><br/><br/>- web developer<br/><br/><br/>- project manager<br/><br/><br/>- IT consultant<br/><br/><br/>- database developer. <br/><br/><br/>We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.