Computing Science BSc (Hons)

You will cover the basics of programming, and start to think about how you can create programs for different purposes. In addition to the modules below, you will also take TWO modules from Mathematics.

• AC11001 - Introduction to Software Development
• AC11002 - Web Authoring
• AC12001 - Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms

• AC12003 - Argumentation
• AC22006 - Physical Computing

In level 2 you will learn about hardware and how your programs are implemented at this level, as well as building on your programming skills. In addition to a Maths module, you will study:

• AC21007 - Algorithms and AI
• AC21008 - Multi-Paradigm Programming
• AC21009 - Computer Systems 2A : Architecture Fundamentals and Unix
• AC22004 - Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• AC22005 - Computer Systems 2B: Architecture and Operating Systems

You will sharpen your degree focus with specialist modules in key areas. At this stage you are given more control over what languages you use and how you approach different problems.

Between Level 3 and Level 4, you can take a Work Placement which contributes to your degree. (see AC41010 Work Placement).

• AC31007 - Agile Software Engineering
• AC31008 - Networks and Data Communications
• AC31009 - Games Programming
• AC31012 - Information Security
• AC32006 - Database Systems
• AC32008 - Theory of Computation
• AC41010 - Work Placement

• AC41004 - Industrial Team Project
• AC42001 - Research Frontiers

Two modules from the following

• AC41001 - Graphics
• AC41002 - Computer Vision
• AC41007 - Technology Innovation Management
• AC41012 - User Experience

We know that the best way to learn how to design good software is to practise designing good software. You will learn to apply good software engineering principles, whatever the language or technology or platform: Java, C++, C#, Unity, ASP.NET, SQL, NoSQL OpenGL, UNIX and many more. Importantly, you will also focus on the theory that underpins all of this, including mathematics and theories of computation.

We also know how important it is to be at the leading edge of computing and so you will learn from research-active staff. Leading researchers teach from your first year through to your final year. Our smaller classes mean that we really get to know you, making for an informal and supportive community.

Industrial collaboration is part of our ethos too, so we regularly include guest experts from industry.

You will be assessed by a combination of practical coursework (20% - 60% of a module mark, typically) and end-of-semester examination.

Coursework is often very practical, e.g. writing computer programs, designing interfaces, writing reports, constructing web sites, testing software, implementing databases, analysing problems or presenting solutions to clients.