Computer Science (Data Engineering)

Building on our rich history of training the digital skills workforce of the future, we are delighted to launch a new Data Engineering pathway of our longstanding BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme.

Dive into the world of data engineering with this specialised degree pathway! This course will supercharge your knowledge, skills and experience in data science and data engineering, and prepare you to tackle real-world challenges in one of the most exciting fields today.

When you graduate, you'll be equipped with sought-after expertise in data engineering, which is in high demand across industries that rely on big data and analytics to drive innovation. Whether you aim to revolutionise tech, healthcare, finance, or beyond, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future with data.

Course Modules

Year 1
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Discrete Mathematics
Fundamentals of Software Development
Professional Practice
Introduction to Statistics
Data Structures and Algorithms
Year 2
Ethics, Policy and Regulation
Statistics and Modelling
Exploratory Data Analysis
Big Data and Database Systems
Software Engineering
Visual Analytics
Sandwich year

Optional placement year
Year 3/4
Data Scrapping and Text Mining
Data Mining and Big Data Analytics
Big Data Platforms and Applications
Artificial Intelligence
Project