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Computer Science with professional placement or study abroad MCompu (H)
Course Overview - Computer Science with professional placement or study abroad MCompu (H)
Develop theoretical and practical abilities in software design, development and experimentation, to become an innovative computing professional.
This course is for you if you’re interested in studying computer science but want to wait until later in your degree before deciding what area to specialise in. Its a broad-ranging course providing you with the knowledge to apply computer science methods to new and emerging computing problems, and learn skills highly valued by employers.
You will gain a solid foundation in computer science with rigorous theory and practica...
Develop theoretical and practical abilities in software design, development and experimentation, to become an innovative computing professional.<br/><br/>This course is for you if you’re interested in studying computer science but want to wait until later in your degree before deciding what area to specialise in. Its a broad-ranging course providing you with the knowledge to apply computer science methods to new and emerging computing problems, and learn skills highly valued by employers.<br/><br/>You will gain a solid foundation in computer science with rigorous theory and practical experience. The course combines software systems design, software development, interaction design, artificial intelligence, computational mathematics, computer graphics, and vision.<br/><br/>Tailor to your interests<br/>In the first year, you will learn the basics of computer science, including mathematics and programming skills, followed by more advanced and specialised units in the following years. In the second year, youll complete a group project with other students to design and build an interactive application.<br/><br/>You can specialise in a particular field through optional units and an individual project combining your interests in a specific area of computer science. You’ll regularly meet with an academic who specialises in your chosen field.<br/><br/>Computer science masters<br/>The MComp provides you with the same core skills and knowledge as the BSc but with a greater exposure to and integration with our research groups in the Department.<br/><br/>In your final year, you will choose optional units alongside a research project, which will be aligned to one of the research groups in the Department and will be based on your interests.
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
H103
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:42,M:3,P:0 A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 42 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units achieved at Distinction. Our Computer Science courses are academically challenging and require solid foundations of knowledge in Mathematics. We are able to consider Access to HE Diplomas in Science, Engineering or Computing, and we are looking for you to be studying a suitable level of Mathematics to be able to succeed on our course. You will need to have studied Mathematics units worth at least 12 credits. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics. Standard Level in Mathematics If you are studying Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in the Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. We do not accept Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*D D*D*D in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. We prefer the above qualifications in Computing but we are also able to consider those in IT, alongside an A level in Mathematics. We prefer you to have studied some of the following units: Data Modelling, Software Testing, Object-oriented programming, Systems Analysis and Design. Your offer will be based on the type and level of qualifications that you are taking. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers. A levelA*,A*,A Typical offer: A*A*A in three A levels including A in Mathematics. Contextual offer: A*AA in three A levels including A in Mathematics. A level alternative offer: AAA in three A levels including Mathematics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. T LevelD* overall with grade A* in the core component in a T Level plus grade A in A Level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your T Level qualification. We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Digital Production Design and Development or Digital Support Services. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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