Computer Science, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Why choose this courseSurrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for computer science, with an excellent employability rate for graduates. The Guardian University Guide 2021 reports that 95 per cent of students find graduate-level employment within 15 months of leaving.Our BSc Computer Science course provides you with a solid foundation for designing the next generation of computational systems. It will also enable you to analyse and resolve issues with today’s software programs.You’ll be taught by academics at the forefront of their field and you’ll have opportunities to attend lectures from industry experts.What you will studyThis course will develop your understanding of the concepts and principles that form the basis of computing systems.We’ll provide you with the balance of knowledge and skills you need to design, implement and troubleshoot software and complex systems to a professional standard.You may choose to complete a Professional Training placement, which will give you invaluable industry experience and opportunities to apply theory to real-world scenarios.You’ll explore a wide range of topics including object-oriented programming, artificial intelligence, computer security and computational mathematics. This will involve using languages and tools such as Java, C++, Android, SQL, Python, MATLAB and assembler, and specialist hardware such as Raspberry Pi computers.