Computer Science, BSc (Hons)

Brunel’s Computer Science BSc equips you to develop software solutions for business problems, teaching you to specify, design, code, modify, and test web-based and mobile systems using contemporary paradigms, commercial development environments, and database tools. You’ll gain expertise in algorithms, design, programming, testing, system architectures, requirements capture, and project management, with a reflective approach to team-based development. The course incorporates emerging technologies like drones and robots, offers flexibility for module selection and transfers between Computer Science and Business Computing up to Year 2 (specialisms to Year 3), and dedicates one-third of each year to projects—team-based in Years 1-2, individual in Year 3—showcased at the Made in Brunel event.A year-long placement is available between Years 2 and 3, enhancing employability with employers like Accenture, Microsoft, and Barclays. Accredited by the British Computer Society for CITP, IEng, and partial CEng, it supports BCS membership. Athena SWAN Bronze award and women’s mentoring underscore commitment to equality. Graduates excel as analysts, programmers, or consultants at firms like Microsoft and Toshiba.