BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Year 1

In your first year, you’ll engage with the foundations of computer science from programming to algorithms and mathematics. We’ve structured the curriculum to accurately reflect the industry and its many areas of specialisation. You’ll study programming techniques, database development, how to capture requirements and what happens inside a computing operating system. A hands-on course from the outset, you’ll benefit from a number of practical workshops as well as preparing for your third year work placement.

Core modules

• BPIE111 Stage 1 Computing Placement Preparation

• ISAD156 Databases: Analysis, Design and Development

• NET111 Computer Systems

• SEC104 Cybersecurity and Networks

• SOFT152 Software Engineering

• SOFT153 Algorithms, Data Structures and Mathematics

• SOFT165 Programme Introduction and Web Development

Year 2

In the second year, you’ll build on the knowledge you’ve already acquired, engaging with new subjects that will help you identify possible career paths. We’ll continue to focus on your employability, introducing you to the wider issues faced by IT professionals and the legislation and ethics that guide the industry. An integrating project combines all the skills you have learnt so far, and allows you to undergo a full software lifecycle, starting with a concept and ending with a product.

Core modules

• AINT252 Computation Theory and Artificial Intelligence

• BPIE211 Stage 2 Computing Placement Preparation

• ISAD251 Database Applications Development

• ISAD260 User-Centred Interface Design

• PRCS252 Computer Science Integrating Project

• SOFT252 Object-oriented Software Engineering with Design Patterns

• SOFT261 Embedded Programming and the Internet of Things

Optional placement year

• This year you’ll do your industry placement – which you’ve been preparing for over the past two years – aided by our network of industry contacts. This extensive training period allows you to learn within a professional context, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in the real world, as well as learning from those around you. Over 48 weeks you’ll gain experience and confidence, as well as a host of contacts – all essential in readying you for employment on graduation.

Core modules

• BPIE330 Computing Related Placement (Generic)

Final year

You’ll now be ready to demonstrate all that you’ve learned over the past three years by undertaking a substantial problem-solving individual project focused on a specific area of personal interest, or one that relates to your intended career. You’ll spend the rest of your time studying your optional modules, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, programming for games development, high performance computing, and how to process big data.

Core modules

• PRCO304 Computing Project

Optional modules

• AINT308 Machine Vision and Behavioural Computing

• AINT351 Machine Learning

• AINT353 Brain-inspired Cognitive Systems

• AINT355 Industry Engagement

• ISAD358 Advanced Databases and Data Management

• ISAD362 Software Project Management

• LAW3239 Cybercrime: Issues and Regulation

• NET302 Distributed Systems

• PRCO308 Work-based Learning

• SOFT352 Client-side Web Scripting

• SOFT354 Parallel Computation and Distributed Systems

Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment