Computer Science BSc (Hons)

**What is computer science – and why study the subject at university?** <br/>Instrumental to our day-to-day lives, computers are vital to a progressive society. The study of computation, computer science also focuses on automation, algorithms and programming. Our Computer Science BSc(Hons) course follows a core computing programme in the first year alone, allowing you to gain fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare you for more advanced topics. <br/><br/>**Why Study Computer Science BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>Our Computer Science BSc(Hons) degree allows you to hone vital skills to better succeed in this fast-paced industry – and, like previous graduates, you could go on to secure a role within, for example, AI programming or DevOps. <br/><br/>This course will see you explore subjects including software engineering, object-orientated programming, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). You’ll identify problems and seek solutions, focusing on how to use computing applications, while tackling scientific experiments that could combat environmental problems. <br/><br/>During your first year, you have the flexibility to transfer to other courses sharing a common first year, including Computing BSc(Hons), Software Engineering BSc(Hons), and Computer Science MSci. In your second year and final year on this Computer Science degree course, youll have the chance to take option modules, enabling you to tailor your studies to meet your specific interests. <br/><br/>Is computer science a useful degree? A science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) course can open doors in terms of career progression, thanks to your on-campus learning and placement opportunities and earning potential. Past students enhanced their career prospects by securing placements with IBM, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, and British Airways. <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>Accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT, this course provides an indicator of quality to you and prospective employers. <br/><br/>At Huddersfield, you can study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. <br/><br/>†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Take charge of your future through Clearing and find your place at the University of Huddersfield. <br/><br/>Students can benefit from inspirational teaching, innovative facilities, and resources, all on their amazing, close-knit and friendly campus. Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field with simulated workspaces such as a trading room, mock law court, crime scene suite, concert venues, engineering workshops and more. <br/><br/>100% of undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience whilst at Huddersfield. Students have gained invaluable experience both in the UK and internationally, working for brands such as Puma, Siemens, Boeing, Walt Disney Corporation and Cross Country Rail to name but a few. The University is a top 20 university in the UK for work placement years in industry (HESA Student Record 2020/21). Huddersfield also offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so you can gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>Located between Manchester and Leeds and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield has the second-lowest average student rent in the UK (Save the Student, 2023), meaning you’ll have more to do more!<br/><br/>Apply now to an award-winning university with low-cost living. You could end up where you’re meant to be.