Computer Science

Your programme provides a multidisciplinary perspective to Computer Science, giving you an excellent basis for a future career in the field. The course is future-focused, with the development of your digital skills, analytics, and problem-solving at its core. Employability and industry links are integrated into every module to support you in developing workplace skills.

Course Highlights

• Our course provides in-depth knowledge and skills in computer science, networks, and applications, enabling you to progress into any area of the computing industry.

• You will learn the necessary skills to develop cutting-edge, state-of-the-art innovative applications.

• You will benefit from links to professional and industry bodies, including Cisco Networking Academy and the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

• You will graduate with an understanding of emerging trends in computer science, such as those in software development, artificial intelligence, and distributed computing.

• A Personal Development Plan (PDP) embedded into each year of study will enhance your academic, personal, and professional growth, ensuring continuous support tailored to your individual needs.

• An optional placement year between Year 2 and 3 provides you with the opportunity to enhance your employability, business understanding, and professional skills.

Learning Style

Our aim is to shape confident learners by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies and for your future career. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics in groups. You are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of university services.

Facilities

You will access a wide range of specialist software and tools, including dedicated Cyber Security and Forensics, Networking, and Software Development laboratories in a state-of-the-art building. We tend to favour workshop-style sessions over lectures, allowing you to apply cutting-edge knowledge and skills to real-life scenarios, using live briefs, simulations, role play, and live case studies to recreate workplace conditions.

Our Connections

You will benefit from links to professional and industry bodies, including Cisco Networking Academy and the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.