Computer Systems BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Currie

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Currie (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Home Undergraduate Computer Science Computer Systems BSc (Hons)Computer Systems BSc (Hons) How to apply »UCAS codeI100QualificationBSc (Hons)DurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewOur BSc Computer Systems degree is designed for students looking for a sound foundation and applied skills in computing in addition to other professional skills which will enable them to communicate clearly, work independently and co-operate effectively. If students wish, they can specialise in later years and graduate with a named degree in Games Programming (5Y6J). Teaching excellence and student satisfaction 92% of our 2015 graduates reported in the National Student Survey that they were satisfied overall with their course.  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 You will study three courses on programming in Java, interactive systems, web design and databases, computer systems, and an elective of your choice. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:25% Independent study:75% Placement:0% Assessment Written:30% Practical:5% Coursework:65% Year 2 You will study interaction design, web programming, data structures and algorithms, programming languages, software design and database management systems, and two electives of your choice. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:25% Independent study:75% Placement:0% Assessment Written:50% Practical:0% Coursework:50% Year 3 You will study software engineering, computer network security, artificial intelligence and intelligent agents, operating systems and concurrency, language processors, professional development and two electives. You will also take part in a major group project with an industrial orientation. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:26% Independent study:74% Placement:0% Assessment Written:52% Practical:0% Coursework:48% Year 4 You will study...

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Currie (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Systems
  • Programming
  • Teaching
  • Design
  • Learning Teaching
  • Web
  • Skills and Training
  • Management
  • IT Management
  • Algorithms
  • Database
  • Java
  • Database training
  • Database Management
  • Web Programming

Course programme

Year 1

You will study three courses on programming in Java, interactive systems, web design and databases, computer systems, and an elective of your choice.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning:25%
  • Independent study:75%
  • Placement:0%
Assessment
  • Written:30%
  • Practical:5%
  • Coursework:65%

Year 2

You will study interaction design, web programming, data structures and algorithms, programming languages, software design and database management systems, and two electives of your choice.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning:25%
  • Independent study:75%
  • Placement:0%
Assessment
  • Written:50%
  • Practical:0%
  • Coursework:50%

Additional information

OverviewOur BSc Computer Systems degree is designed for students looking for a sound foundation and applied skills in computing in addition to other professional skills which will enable them to communicate clearly, work independently and co-operate effectively. If students wish, they can specialise in later years and graduate with a named degree in Games Programming (5Y6J). Teaching excellence and student satisfaction 92% of our 2015 graduates reported in the National Student Survey that they were satisfied overall with their course.  Show key data

Computer Systems BSc (Hons)

Price on request