Computer Science

On our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree, you’ll get an in-depth understanding of both the theory and technical aspects of computing, with an emphasis on programming, algorithms, data structures, and computer architecture. We’ve designed the course content to meet the needs of industry, so you can be confident the skills you’re learning are the skills that employers look for.

You’ll begin by studying programming, computing mathematics, web development, computer architectures and databases as you cover the fundamentals of computing, developing your team working and communication skills as you go. Then, as you progress, you’ll tackle more specialised areas, like algorithms, data structures, networks, operating systems and the processes used to develop software in industry.

By your final year you’ll be ready to take on advanced topics like artificial intelligence and the study of different programming language paradigms. Carrying out a large-scale project will give you the chance to hone the skills you’ve learned and put them into practice.

Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Software Engineering degrees share a common first year, allowing you to switch between these courses at the end of your first year.

This course is available with a foundation year.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• The four-year placement route gives you the opportunity to spend your third year on industrial placement boosting your employment prospects on graduation. This may be subject to availability.

• You will experience what it's like to work as part of a professional team finding solutions to complex problems via group projects. You can also get involved with extracurricular work to further apply your skills, for example, hackathons, gaming events and the Students’ Union Computing Society.

• This course shares a common first year with our BSc (Hons) Software Engineering programme, allowing you to transfer between these courses after Year 1 as you develop your areas of interest.

• We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way our students learn. The new Dalton building is equipped with dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities and collaborative study zones. This means you’ll graduate with the skills and experiences employers look for.

• Our excellent facilities include teaching laboratories equipped with high-specification PCs with specialist, industry-standard software running on either Windows or Linux.

• We have a games lab equipped with gaming chairs, keyboards and mice used for our eSports events, and a user experience lab with VR headsets and an eye-tracking system.

• Our dedicated drop-in lab provides an informal social working space with regular support sessions from our programme support tutors.

• We have a rolling plan of replacement for both hardware and software to ensure the department keeps up with developments in the world of computing and technology.