Course Overview - Computer Science (User Experience) BSc (Hons)
**The BSc Computer Science: User Experience will equip you with the skills to understand users needs, and critique and improve the impact of systems in our society.**
**Why study BSc Computer Science (User Experience)**
This Computer Science pathway gives you specialist knowledge in user experience. Youll learn the methods to explore the needs of users in specific contexts and critique the impact of computer systems on wider society. To facilitate knowledge in this area, youll study statistics in place of algorithms or graphics. In completing this degree, youll learn ho...
**The BSc Computer Science: User Experience will equip you with the skills to understand users needs, and critique and improve the impact of systems in our society.**<br/><br/>**Why study BSc Computer Science (User Experience)**<br/>This Computer Science pathway gives you specialist knowledge in user experience. Youll learn the methods to explore the needs of users in specific contexts and critique the impact of computer systems on wider society. To facilitate knowledge in this area, youll study statistics in place of algorithms or graphics. In completing this degree, youll learn how to: <br/><br/><br/>- Develop computer interfaces designed from a user-centred perspective.<br/><br/><br/>- Measure users’ performance across different computing tasks.<br/><br/><br/>- Conduct user studies to uncover the implications of a new system.<br/><br/><br/>- Consider accessibility and how people with different needs will interact with your interfaces.<br/><br/><br/>- Consider how to systems are build systems that are appropriate for global audiences.<br/><br/><br/>- Consider the ethical implications of modern computer systems and their impact on society. <br/><br/><br/>**Computer Science pathways**<br/>As well as BSc Computer Science (User Experience), we offer several pathways that allow you to focus on the following specialisms:<br/><br/><br/>- BSc (Hons) Computer Science<br/><br/><br/>- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)<br/><br/><br/>- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cybersecurity)<br/><br/><br/>- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)<br/><br/><br/>**Create your own projects**<br/>The degree is hands-on and practical from the start. Youll be creating your own web and mobile applications, data visualisations, and games. Youll also explore your potential through practical projects whilst learning relevant technical skills for your future career.<br/><br/>**Placements**<br/>In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to take a full-year industry placement (making this programme four years full-time, or seven years part-time).<br/><br/>This gives you valuable experience to build confidence, further develop skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects. By the end of your degree, you’ll have built a portfolio of work to kickstart your career in the creative industry.<br/><br/>**MSci study route**<br/>Depending on your academic results, you’ll also have the opportunity to continue your studies to MSci level. This will give you an undergraduate master’s level qualification, and let you delve deeper into your chosen specialism. You can find out more about the MSci study route in the programme specification.