Computer Science

Gain the key skills to enter a fascinating career in software engineering or the general technology industry on this employability-focused computing degree.

This practical degree encourages you to develop an extensive knowledge of computer programming using Java and Python. A range of projects will also help you build practical experience in designing, building and implementing computer systems, culminating in a major final-year software development project.

We believe it is important that you enter the world of work with a range of skills that enable you to succeed, and actively focus on enhancing your employability throughout the degree. You will be supported to gain work experience throughout your degree, and recent students have worked with a wide range of companies including large organisations such as the NHS, General Dynamics, Qinetiq, Garmin, Rackspace, the Met Office, Ordnance Survey and Capita and many more local SMEs such as CleverTouch, Transactor Global Solutions, Zentive, Westermo and MWR Security.

Thanks to the course teams close links with industry, the curriculum is informed through a range of guest speakers, live briefs and access to regular British Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT) meetings, held at the University.

Professional practice also extends into the curriculum with several current staff accredited in Prince2, Oracle Java and SQL, E-C Council Certified Ethical Hacker and through the Solent University Cisco Academy.

Gain industry-recognised professional qualifications such as PCAP Python Fundamentals.

What does this course lead to?
Recent course graduates have gone on to various roles in the software industry, in roles at organisations such as; IBM, Si Digital, LeadStream, Fujitsu UK and Guernsey Post.

Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for those with a passion for understanding and developing software systems, databases, web development and other computing-related disciplines – and who aspire for a career where they support, research, design, deploy and maintain computing systems.

YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Problem solving through Programming
Introduction to Networks and Security
UX
Introduction to Databases
Data Analysis, Tools and Application
Web Technologies

YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
Research Methods Project
Web Application Development
Advanced Database Systems
Analytics and Business Intelligence
Object Oriented Design and Development
Human Computer Interaction

YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Dissertation Project
Data Science
Industrial Consulting Project

YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year)
DevOps
Contemporary Web Applications
Immersive Technologies
UX Strategies

You will be assessed through a mixture of group and individual coursework, report writing, presentations, time-constrained class tests, online tests, portfolios, practical demonstrations and project work.

Our approach to teaching, learning and assessment uses a wide variety of methods to take into consideration the variety of learning styles shown by students. This includes using video capture of lectures, which supports learning needs and is of significant benefit to those studying on a flexible or part-time basis.