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Type

Bachelor's degree
Location

Edinburgh (Scotland)

Duration

4 Years

Course introduction: Computing science underpins computational applications ranging from computer games and social networking to advanced data analytics. This flexible, negotiated course will involve lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. Students can join the course at all stages and is primarily beneficial for advanced entry and for those looking for a change in direction. The course initially aims to provide you with the core underpinnings of computing science, covering: Software Development Mathematics Interaction Design Database Systems Computer Systems Software Engineering The degree then focuses on more theoretical concepts, such as Design Patterns, Graphics Programming and Algorithms. In the Honours year, you will undertake a major project, as well as advanced level modules including Concurrent and...

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Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)

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Craiglockhart Campus, EH14 1DJ

Start date

On request

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Requirements

Minimum year 1 SQA Higher BBCC Standard Grade 3/National 5 C Maths and English. A Level CCC GCSE grade C in Maths and English. Irish Leaving Certificate B2, B2, C1, C1 at Higher Level. Ordinary Level grade C in Maths and English. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3 Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE grade C in Maths and English. International Baccalaureate points overall to include three HL subjects at grade 5. 4 points in SL Maths and English. European Baccalaureate Pass at % or above with grade 7 in three subjects. Gain...

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Computing
Software Engineering
Database
Database training
Algorithms
Design
Mathematics
Graphics
Project
Systems
Engineering
Programming
IT Development
Computational
GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

This part-time course has been designed to be intellectually stimulating and challenging, allowing you to flexibly learn concepts at the forefront of computing. Opportunities to undertake work-based learning are also available. What you study Year 1 Software Development (Java) Computer Systems Mathematics Human-Computer Interaction Programming Fundamentals Year 2 Software Development (C#) Database Systems Software Engineering Methods Computer Systems Options: Graphics, Mobile Development, Web Development or Physical Computing Year 3 Software Development Algorithms & Data Structures Group Project Options: Physics Based Animation Advanced Web Technologies Software Engineering Parallel Systems Sensing Systems Advanced Databases or Professional Practice Year 4 Honours Project Concurrent & Parallel Systems Data Analytics Computational Intelligence Distributed Services and Applications Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.

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Computing Science covers the core concepts of computing, and you can expect to find employment in software development and engineering, systems analysis, data analysis and numerous other opportunities in technology focused companies.

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