Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Your programme provides a multidisciplinary perspective to Computer Science, giving you an excellent basis for a future career in the field. The course is future-focused, with the development of your digital skills, analytics, and problem-solving at its core. Employability and industry links are integrated into every module to support you in developing workplace skills.<br/><br/>**Course Highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Our course provides in-depth knowledge and skills in computer science, networks, and applications, enabling you to progress into any area of the computing industry.<br/><br/><br/>- You will learn the necessary skills to develop cutting-edge, state-of-the-art innovative applications.<br/><br/><br/>- You will benefit from links to professional and industry bodies, including Cisco Networking Academy and the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.<br/><br/><br/>- You will graduate with an understanding of emerging trends in computer science, such as those in software development, artificial intelligence, and distributed computing.<br/><br/><br/>- A Personal Development Plan (PDP) embedded into each year of study will enhance your academic, personal, and professional growth, ensuring continuous support tailored to your individual needs.<br/><br/><br/>- An optional placement year between Year 2 and 3 provides you with the opportunity to enhance your employability, business understanding, and professional skills.<br/><br/><br/>**Learning Style**<br/><br/>Our aim is to shape confident learners by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies and for your future career. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics in groups. You are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of university services.<br/><br/>**Structure of Course**<br/><br/>In your first year, youll gain essential academic and digital skills, understanding Computational Thinking, mathematical concepts, and system design within organisations. Youll also develop practical programming for software solutions.<br/><br/>During your second year, youll enhance your research methods, including qualitative and quantitative skills and ethical awareness. Youll become a more confident programmer, deepen your database understanding, and explore quantitative models and computer hardware support for operating systems. An optional industry placement year is available between your second and third years.<br/><br/>Your final year offers an in-depth look at distributed systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), alongside high-performance computational simulation for real-world problems. Youll choose one of four Capstone Project options: Dissertation, Placement for Good, Consultancy Project, or Start Up For Good. You can also select optional modules to specialise your studies.<br/><br/>**Facilities**<br/><br/>You will access a wide range of specialist software and tools, including dedicated Cyber Security and Forensics, Networking, and Software Development laboratories in a state-of-the-art building. We tend to favour workshop-style sessions over lectures, allowing you to apply cutting-edge knowledge and skills to real-life scenarios, using live briefs, simulations, role play, and live case studies to recreate workplace conditions.<br/><br/>**Our Connections**<br/><br/>You will benefit from links to professional and industry bodies, including Cisco Networking Academy and the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.