B.Sc. Computer Science

Year one

In the first year we aim to supply you with the central skills and knowledge that you will need as a computer scientist. The areas covered will include programming, computer systems and networks.

You will specifically focus on the following areas:

• introductory programming
• computer architecture
• foundations of the web
• network fundamentals
• database design and development

Year two

There’s a selection of topics covering more advanced aspects of your first year. You’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in particular areas of interest, such as computer graphics, and developing web-based systems.
You will specifically focus on the following areas:

• software engineering
• data structures and algorithms
• advanced programming concepts
• mathematical foundations of computer science
• operating systems and networks

Year three*

In your final year, you will carry out a final-year project utilising the skills learned during your course and your areas of interest within computer science.
You will specifically focus on the following areas:

• distributed systems and parallel programming
• theoretical computer science
• neural networks and genetic algorithms
• advanced networks
• computer security and cryptography
• fuzzy logic
• data warehousing and mining

*This course is also available as a 4-year sandwich (work placement)