Computer Science (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

London Metropolitan University

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

Our Computer Science (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) degree has a built-in foundation year designed to teach you the fundamentals of computer science, preparing you for the following three years of your course.

If you don’t have the traditional qualifications needed to start an undergraduate degree this course provides the perfect start to your computing career.

92% of students on our Computer Science BSc course say the course has provided them with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth (National Student Survey 2020).

Our Computer Science (including foundation year) degree course has been accredited with full CITP status by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. This accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. As a graduate of this course, accreditation will also entitle you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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31 Jewry Street, EC3N 2EY

Start date

On request

About this course

Our Computer Science (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) degree will help you specialise in the design and implementation of modern software systems.

During your foundation year you’ll learn to use a range of tools and development platforms designed to help you understand the role of computer-based systems. You’ll focus on the fundamentals of programming, cyber-attack prevention, computer networking and mathematics. These skills will help you progress through the following three years of the course.

The foundation year on this course is shared with a number of other computing-related foundation degrees, which allows you to study with students who are interested in a variety of different subjects.

Completing this degree will give you the skills needed to work in a variety of IT professions. You could find employment in computer-aided design (CAD), cyber security, forensic computer analysis, games development, software engineering, search engine optimisation (SEO), IT consultancy, web development and data analysis amongst many others.

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent, eg Functional Skills at Level 2)

Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Systems
  • Accredited
  • Programming
  • CYBER SECURITY
  • Robotics
  • Mathematics
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Architectures

Course programme

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 0 modules include:
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals (core, 30 credits)
  • Introduction to Robotics and Internet of Things (core, 30 credits)
  • Mathematics (core, 30 credits)
  • Programming (core, 30 credits)
Year 1 modules include:
  • Computer Hardware and Software Architectures (core, 30 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Computing (core, 15 credits)
  • Introduction to Information Systems (core, 15 credits)
  • Logic and Mathematical Techniques (core, 30 credits)
  • Programming (core, 30 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
  • Data Structures and Specialist Programming (core, 30 credits)
  • Databases (core, 15 credits)
  • Networks and Operating Systems (core, 30 credits)
  • Professional Issues, Ethics and Computer Law (core, 15 credits)
  • Software Engineering (core, 30 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
  • Distributed and Internet Systems (core, 30 credits)
  • Formal Specification & Software Implementation (core, 30 credits)
  • Mobile Applications (core, 15 credits)
  • Project (core, 30 credits)
  • Creating a Winning Business 2 (alternative core, 15 credits)
  • Work Related Learning II (alternative core, 15 credits)
Assessment

You’ll be assessed through coursework, unseen exams and in-class and lab-based tests.

Additional information

UCAS code - G407

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