Computer Science
Bachelor's degree
In Plymouth
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Plymouth
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Duration
3 Years
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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