Computer Science, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

On our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree, you’ll get an in-depth understanding of both the theory and technical aspects of computing, with an emphasis on programming, algorithms, data structures, and computer architecture. We’ve designed the course content to meet the needs of industry, so you can be confident the skills you’re learning are the skills that employers look for. You’ll begin by studying programming, computing mathematics, web development, computer architectures and databases as you cover the fundamentals of computing, developing your team working and communication skills as you go. Then, as you progress, you’ll tackle more specialised areas, like algorithms, data structures, networks, operating systems and the processes used to develop software in industry. By your final year you’ll be ready to take on advanced topics like artificial intelligence and the study of different programming language paradigms. Carrying out a large-scale project will give you the chance to hone the skills you’ve learned and put them into practice. Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Software Engineering degrees share a common first year, allowing you to switch between these courses at the end of your first year. FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• The four-year placement route gives you the opportunity to spend your third year on industrial placement boosting your employment prospects on graduation. This may be subject to availability.

• You will experience what it's like to work as part of a professional team finding solutions to complex problems via group projects. You can also get involved with extracurricular work to further apply your skills, for example, hackathons, gaming events and the Students’ Union Computing Society.

• This course shares a common first year with our BSc (Hons) Software Engineering and BSc (Hons) Applied Computing programmes, allowing you to transfer between these courses after Year 1 as you develop your areas of interest.

• We are investing £115m to transform the way we teach and you learn in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Our new Dalton building will enhance collaboration between students, staff and industry and provide improved teaching spaces, including a new computing and mathematics studio.

• Our excellent facilities include teaching laboratories equipped with high-specification PCs with specialist, industry-standard software running on either Windows or Linux.

• We have a games lab equipped with gaming chairs, keyboards and mice used for our eSports eventsand a user experience lab with an eye-tracking system.

• Our dedicated drop-in lab provides an informal social working space with regular support sessions from our programme support tutors.

• We have a rolling plan of replacement for both hardware and software to ensure the department keeps up with developments in the world of computing and technology.