Course Overview

Our flagship BSc Computer Science course will provide you with a broad understanding of the field of computing with a core specialism in programming. You’ll develop an understanding of methodical approaches to the analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of object-oriented systems using the Java language. You'll graduate with a solution-focused approach and a critical awareness of applying the right skills to complete a specific goal.

Accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, you’ll be educated to the highest industry standards. The purpose of accreditation is to confirm that our course meets the required standards for entering a career in the IT industry. We’ll ensure you adopt a professional approach, making you aware of laws, regulations and competences needed to work with other IT professionals.

You will:

• Gain programming practice through design, implementation and testing, with appreciation of more sophisticated programming behaviour

• Learn the principles of relational database management system, measuring their implementation and efficiency using emerging trends

• Explore the theory and practice of website design, understanding human-computer interaction and designing and analysing user interfaces

• Use real-time 3D graphics toolkits, and expand your Java knowledge to use C++ programming language

• Become familiar with AI techniques and terminology for knowledge representation and searching, and gain an understanding of data mining algorithms

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

112-120 UCAS points, to include minimum grade C A-level in Computer Science or Computing BTEC or Access to Computing HE course.

A level

112-120 UCAS points, to include at least grade C in A-level Computer Science or Computer Studies

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).