Computer Science BSc Honours

Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Communication and Learning Skills
Computer Systems Fundamentals
Maths for Computing
Programming Methodology (Java)
Software Development Principles
Software Engineering Principles
Web Technology
The first year is shared with the Software Engineering MEng/BEng Honours degree. On completing this year you are free to change to this course.
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Object-Oriented Development
Professional Practice
Software Group Project
and options from one or a mix of the following routes:
Games and Graphics Development (3G graphics and game engines)
Mobile and Web Computing (android development, client and server-side web development)
Multimedia and Creative Computing (HCI, multimedia tools)
Software Engineering and Information Systems (algorithms and complexity, database systems)
Industrial placement year
The course offers you the opportunity to take a 12-month industrial placement between Year 2 and Year 3. This will give you an excellent opportunity to gain valuable industrial experience that will enhance your studies and give you a competitive edge in the job market.
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study include:
Project
Software Security and Forensics
and options from one or a mix of the following routes:
Business Information Systems (database systems and management)
Games and Graphics Development (game engines and physics)
Mobile and Web Computing (iOS development, advanced web development, social web and marketing)
Multimedia and Creative Computing (web analytics and marketing, advanced client side development)
Software Engineering (formal methods)
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules at Level 5 and Level 6. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Professional recognition
The course has British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation.
Additional costs information
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International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who don’t meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements. For more information visit the Kaplan International College's website.