Bachelor's degree

In Plymouth

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Plymouth

  • Duration

    3 Years

Facilities

Location

Start date

Plymouth (Devon)
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Drake Circus, PL4 8AA

Start date

On request

About this course

240 points including two A levels. Remaining points can be made up as you wish. One technical subject preferred. All subjects except General Studies and Key Skills considered. International Baccalaureate: 26 points. Other qualifications (eg Access Courses) will be considered individually

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Course programme

Can you define what a computer is these days? A mobile phone, an iPod, a central heating controller - are they computers? We think they are! Computers are at the heart of everyday life. This course provides a toolkit suited for a career in computing: a sound underpinning in the theory of computer science and the necessary professional skills to succeed.

This course puts great emphasis on combining theory with practice as both complement each other in this subject area.

Course highlights

  • A three-year honours degree preparing students for careers as Computing Professionals
  • Optional placement year in industry for students to obtain professional insight and valuable experience
  • Exciting and challenging Computer Science Workshop in Stage 1, delivered by members of research groups
  • Wide range of topics providing opportunity to specialise in final stage
  • Supportive learning environment to facilitate student-centred learning - we promote learning by doing
  • Modules supported by internationally recognised research and/or industrial collaboration
  • Excellent employment opportunities
  • Computing Research rated 5 out of 5 (denoting International Excellence) in 2001 Research Assessment Exercise

Career opportunities

Employment prospects for Computer Science graduates are excellent. A wide variety of career opportunities exist within this field with roles such as software developer, games programmer, researcher, educator, technological project manager, etc.

The course places great emphasis on employability, through providing subject knowledge and inter-personal skills which employers are looking for in Computing professionals.

Duration

3 years full time or 4 years full time with work placement

Computer Science

Price on request