Computer Science

Informed by the latest research and industry trends, our accredited Computer Science BSc will teach you how to apply the latest computing techniques and problem-solving skills to a wide range of real-world problems. With opportunities to spend time in industry and employability focused modules, you’ll graduate with the problem solving, computational thinking and modelling skills that are in high demand across various sectors.

Why choose this course?

• Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT

• Study topics you love by choosing from a wide variety of optional modules including artificial intelligence, data science, cyber security, digital forensics, games and software engineering

• From developing a design for a software item to analysing real data sets, our programme is enriched with opportunities to apply your learning to real world scenarios

• Be career ready by gaining transferrable, professional and employability skills

• Enhance your employability by learning to programme in Python and Java

From the start of your journey with us, you will gain a robust grounding in computational problem-solving skills, programming and fundamental mathematics, to equip you with the skills required for further study.

Building on these foundational topics, you will explore current and emerging areas in the field, including data science, artificial intelligence and software engineering. You can also explore new topics or deep dive into areas you are passionate about by studying optional modules. Throughout the programme, you’ll engage with real-world scenarios to enhance your learning.

From year two you can choose to spend time in industry with full time or modular placement opportunities. You can also develop invaluable professional and employability skills and even pursue a personal interest in computer science by proposing a project that showcases your knowledge and skills.

You will benefit from a variety of teaching and learning activities informed by and involving our partners from industry. This includes a series of guest lectures from organisations such as Microsoft, the BBC, and CapGemini, as well as grouped and individual projects involving real-world data from industry.

In your final year you will unleash your creativity and undertake a substantial piece of research, applying theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a technical, software, research or business problem. Your project is an excellent opportunity for you to draw together skills in experimental study design, critical interpretation of data, presentation and project management.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.