This course is taught from our CU Dagenham and CU Scarborough location.
Build practical computing skills to solve real-world technology challenges.
Computing science is about understanding how digital technologies work, how systems are built and how software, data and connected devices can be used to solve problems. This course is designed to help you develop practical skills in programming, systems, data, web technologies and software development, alongside the professional skills needed for a fast-moving technology sector.
On this course, you’ll explore core areas of computing science, including programming, algorithms, data structures, operating systems, networking, computer hardware, web development, data science, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and information security.
You’ll develop practical and analytical skills by working with computing problems, software solutions, technical reports and project-based activities. The course is designed to help you connect computing theory with practical application, from understanding how systems operate to designing, developing and evaluating technology solutions.
Develop practical programming skills
Build confidence in problem-solving, algorithmic thinking and programming using a high-level language such as Python.
Understand how computing systems work
Explore operating systems, networking, computer hardware, data structures and connected technologies to understand how modern digital systems are designed and supported.
Design and develop technology solutions
Use practical tasks, case studies and project-based work to design, develop, test and evaluate computing solutions.
Build knowledge of data and emerging technologies
Study areas such as data science, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and contemporary issues shaping the future of computing.
Explore user-focused web and interface design
Develop understanding of human-computer interaction, usability and web development to support the design of effective digital systems.
Develop professional and transferable skills
Strengthen communication, teamwork, research, critical thinking, project management and technical reporting skills alongside your computing knowledge.
Study one module at a time
Focus on one 30-credit module over a six-week block. This approach uses practical, exam-free assessments to build your knowledge step by step with regular feedback.
This course is also offered as a degree with foundation year, and includes a sandwich (placement year) option. For the most update to date course details, please visit our website.
Year 1 Modules:
Networking Principles – 30 credits
Operating Systems – 30 credits
Information Security – 30 credits
Problem Solving and Programming – 30 credits
Year 2 Modules:
Computer Hardware – 30 credits
Human Computer Interaction and Web Development – 30 credits
Artificial Intelligence Concepts – 30 credits
Internet of Things – 30 credits
Final Year Modules:
Data Science – 30 credits
Individual Computing Science Project – 30 credits
Professional Communication and Project Management – 30 credits
Contemporary Issues in Computing – 30 credits
*For further information please check the course page on the CU London and CU Scarborough website.
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104 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
Contact us via our website to find out more.
Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Course options| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,575 fee (£1,900 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
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