Computer Science BSc (Hons)

From programming to software engineering, computer science is directly linked to a range of industries such as medicine, education, entertainment, security, and architecture.<br/><br/>Find your place within this diverse course at DMU - with over 50 years of teaching and BCS accreditation, we continue to focus on modern approaches to software systems development as well as the exploration of theoretical and practical programming language concepts and software design methods.<br/><br/>Our facilities provide computer workstations for students to use, with four interconnected computing laboratories with HP PCs running Windows/Linux. Many of the software packages are open source, meaning our students can download and run the software as needed for their course while at home.

DMU’s goal is to help every student reach their goal, whatever that might be. It’s a leading institution in the heart of Leicester, with a 150-year history of academic excellence, industry-driven courses and a distinctive teaching approach.<br/><br/>From day one, your career is DMU’s focus. You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.<br/><br/>DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from an innovative block teaching method. This means you’ll study one subject at a time, gain deeper learning and get better results. <br/><br/>DMU is situated in the heart of Leicester, a student city rich in culture, diversity and the best city in the East Midlands to live and work (Good Growth for Cities Index, 2024).