Computer Science (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why study BSc(Hons) Computer Science?
Computer science is vital to the economy, both in the UK and worldwide. Online retailing and computer based products - such as games, music, domestic appliances, mobile phones, satellite navigation and logistics services - rely on sophisticated computing. Management information systems underpinned by vast databases are the foundation of large organisations. These all rely on complex computer systems created by a highly skilled workforce. As a result, there is high demand for computer scientists who can apply technology to solve complex problems.
Why study our course?
On this course, you will learn how to analyse complex problems, then design and write programs that solve them. You will develop a solid foundation in object-oriented software development and the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures. Learning from world-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts, you will study and apply AI in a range of environments. As a result, you will be able to design databases and develop cutting-edge programs - from desktop applications to enterprise systems.
During the first year of this course, you'll study in City of Bristol College's advanced IT and computing laboratories. You can access UWE Bristol's Frenchay campus and all the facilities and accommodation available to our students. From the second year of your course onwards you will be based at UWE Bristol's Frenchay campus.
Real world experience
You will hear from visiting industry professionals and apply learning through hands-on projects solving real world problems. Depending on where you want to specialise, work placements in a choice of organisations will be available to you.
Where it can take you
Careers range from software engineers, web and software developers, to business analysts, IT project managers and IT consultants. Sectors include state-of-the-art computing companies, commercial organisations and scientific and industrial research...

Facilities

Location

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Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

Start date

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About this course

Professional accreditation
We are currently seeking accreditation from the British Computer Society (BCS) - the IT industry's professional body.
Placements
Students who complete a work placement are more likely to graduate with a better degree and obtain higher quality work on graduation. So, as well as helping hone your professional skills, industry knowledge and networking skills, a placement will make you highly employable on graduation.
Our students have worked for companies ranging from dynamic start-ups to medium size organisations like Gamma Telecom and large corporations...

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Subjects

  • Systems
  • Design
  • Computing
  • Project
  • Object oriented training
  • Technology
  • Object-oriented training
  • Music

Course programme

Content

You will spend your initial year at City of Bristol College, where studies focus on Programming, Mathematics, Computer Architecture, Internet Systems and Professional and Communication skills. You will also complete a programming project.

In the following year of the course, you will be based at UWE Bristol's Frenchay campus.

You have the option to undertake a placement year before embarking on the final year of your degree.

Foundation year (Year zero)

You will study the Foundation year alongside students from our other Computer Science and Creative Technologies courses, and therefore may be able to transfer to a course in one of these areas at the end of it. Transfer into the Creative Music Technology course is subject to an audition.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Foundation Maths for Computing
  • Professional and Communication Skills
  • Computer Architecture
  • Internet Systems
  • IS Fundamentals
  • Programme Design and Implementation
  • Programming Project.

The normal expectation is that you must pass all Year zero modules before progressing to Year one.

Year one

You will focus on the foundational skills and knowledge that you will use as you progress through the course.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Introduction to Object Oriented Systems Development
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Principles of Computing
  • Computer and Network Systems

You will also be introduced to the relationship between computers and systems, and those who use them, along with the core techniques of computer science.

Year two

You will build on your first year subjects, as well as developing new skills by studying the following compulsory modules:

  • Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Computer Networks and Operating Systems
  • Object Oriented Systems Development 2
  • Hybrid Intelligent Systems.

Final year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Enterprise Systems Development
  • Advances in Artificial Intelligence
  • Computing Project
  • Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing and Digital Media.

In addition, you will study one of the following optional modules:

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Professional Experience
  • Advanced Databases
  • Cryptography
  • Entrepreneurial Skills.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

Students are stimulated and encouraged to become proactive, autonomous learners through a variety of means including face-to-face lectures and tutorials, electronic virtual learning environments, laboratory-based practical work and independent projects.

For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment

The most common method of assessment is via examination and two pieces of coursework. However, some modules are assessed by examination only, while others use coursework only or different methods, such as in-class tests.

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.

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