With the digital era continuing to develop rapidly, the role of computing and its impact on our lives is more important than ever. New and innovative computer technologies are constantly being unveiled, with software engineers, systems developers, programmers and analysts playing a vital role in their creation and development.
From programming to software engineering, computer science is directly linked to a range of industries such as medicine, education, entertainment, security, and architecture.
Find your place within this diverse course at DMU - with over 50 ye...
With the digital era continuing to develop rapidly, the role of computing and its impact on our lives is more important than ever. New and innovative computer technologies are constantly being unveiled, with software engineers, systems developers, programmers and analysts playing a vital role in their creation and development.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Computer science prepares you for a variety of career opportunities, from programming and developer roles to software engineer, systems developer and analyst.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/><br/><br/>- Our diverse curriculum provides students with an equal balance of theory and practice and is embedded with contemporary technologies designed to tackle modern multi-core platforms.<br/><br/><br/>- Important professional issues are covered including computer ethics, law, and security. Final year study includes big data, machine learning, and AI.<br/><br/><br/>- Tailor your learning to your career ambitions through a range of optional third year modules, including: Functional Programming, Advanced Web Development, Fuzzy Logic and Inference Systems, and Privacy and Data Protection.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore professional opportunities with an optional placement year. Previous Computer Science students have spent their third year in industry working in roles such as Placement Developer, Cloud Reliability Developer, Solution Engineer and Business Analyst Intern for organisations including Next, Leicestershire Police, Oracle, IBM and The Walt Disney Company. <br/><br/><br/>- Graduates have gone on to work for companies such as ITN, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, BT, RBS, HSBC, DNEG and Experian.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme. On previous trips, Computer Science students met tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco and put their hacking skills to the test at New York’s Spyscape Museum.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Leicester Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G400
Institution Code
D26
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff112 from at least two A-levels or equivalent. Plus five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Access to HE DiplomaPass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma T LevelM |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |