Computer Science: User Experience, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

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. You'll 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, you'll study statistics in place of algorithms or graphics. In completing this degree, you'll learn how to:

• Develop computer interfaces designed from a user-centred perspective.

• Measure users’ performance across different computing tasks.

• Conduct user studies to uncover the implications of a new system.

• Consider accessibility and how people with different needs will interact with your interfaces.

• Consider how to systems are build systems that are appropriate for global audiences.

• Consider the ethical implications of modern computer systems and their impact on society.

Computer Science pathwaysAs well as BSc Computer Science: User Experience, we offer several pathways that allow you to focus on the following specialisms:

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science: Cybersecurity

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science: Software Engineering

Create your own projectsThe degree is hands-on and practical from the start. You'll be creating your own web and mobile applications, data visualisations, and games. You'll also explore your potential through practical projects whilst learning relevant technical skills for your future career.PlacementsIn 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).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.MSci study routeDepending 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.

Modules

Year 1In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules:Introduction to Programming 15 creditsUser Experience and the Web 15 creditsLogic and Computer Architecture 15 creditsComputing Project 1 15 creditsIntroduction to Statistics for Business and User Experience 15 creditsIdentity, Agency & Environment 1 15 creditsIdentity, Agency & Environment 2 15 creditsOptional modulesYou'll then choose a 15-credit optional modules form the following list:Graphics 1 15 creditsAlgorithms 1 15 creditsBusiness Enterprise in the Digital Era 15 creditsYear 2In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules:Software Development and Design 15 creditsComputing Project 2 15 creditsObject Oriented Programming 15 creditsInteraction Design 15 CreditsNetworks and Operating Systems 15 creditsInformation Security 15 creditsThe Goldsmiths Elective 15 creditsGoldsmiths’ Social Change Module 15 creditsOptional placement yearOur degrees include an optional industrial placement year after the second year of study. You'll be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process. Although we encourage you to take the opportunity of a placement year, you can also complete your degree in three years.Year 3 (or year 4 with placement year)In your final year, you'll complete the following compulsory modules, including a compulsory project Computer Science.Final Project in Computer Science 45 creditsDesigning Accessible Interfaces 15 creditsEthical Computing for the Social Economy 15 CreditsDesigning for Global Markets 15 creditsOptional modulesYou'll then take 30 credits of optional modules from a list produced annually by the Department of Computing.*Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

Assessment method

You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects. If you opt for an industrial placement year, your placement tutor will assess your work. If you complete the placement year successfully, you earn the endorsement 'with work experience' on your degree certificate.

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Year 1 In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Introduction to Programming 15 credits User Experience and the Web 15 credits Logic and Computer Architecture 15 credits Computing Project 1 15 credits Introduction to Statistics for Business and User Experience 15 credits Identity, Agency & Environment 1 15 credits Identity, Agency & Environment 2 15 credits Optional modules You'll then choose a 15-credit optional modules form the following list: Graphics 1 15 credits Algorithms 1 15 credits Business Enterprise in the Digital Era 15 credits Year 2 In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Software Development and Design 15 credits Computing Project 2 15 credits Object Oriented Programming 15 credits Interaction Design 15 Credits Networks and Operating Systems 15 credits Information Security 15 credits The Goldsmiths Elective 15 credits Goldsmiths’ Social Change Module 15 credits Optional placement year Our degrees include an optional industrial placement year after the second year of study. You'll be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process. Although we encourage you to take the opportunity of a placement year, you can also complete your degree in three years. Year 3 (or year 4 with placement year) In your final year, you'll complete the following compulsory modules, including a compulsory project Computer Science. Final Project in Computer Science 45 credits Designing Accessible Interfaces 15 credits Ethical Computing for the Social Economy 15 Credits Designing for Global Markets 15 credits Optional modules You'll then take 30 credits of optional modules from a list produced annually by the Department of Computing. *Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.