Computer Science

Prepare for a career in computer science by studying programming, data science, AI, security and software development.

This course is ideal for aspiring technology professionals looking to learn about programming, AI, data science, software development and cyber security. Benefit from hands-on learning, industry-standard facilities and the option to specialise further with an integrated master’s degree (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Key course content

• Become proficient in computer science by gaining knowledge and using industry-standard tools like Python, C++ and machine learning frameworks.

• Develop cyber security and software engineering skills through hands-on projects and collaborative teamwork.

• Enhance your global career prospects with the opportunity to apply for a placement or study abroad year.

Why you should study this course

• Industry-relevant skills: gain expertise in programming (Python, C++), AI, data science, cyber security and software engineering through hands-on projects and cutting-edge curriculum.

• Practical experience: work on case studies, team projects and professional software development using industry-standard tools and labs.

• Career-boosting opportunities: you may have the opportunity to enhance your employability by applying for an optional placement year or study abroad option, supported by our careers team.

• Advanced specialisation: with an integrated master's year, you get the opportunity to study a master’s degree while paying undergraduate fees (subject to meeting progression requirements).

• Deepen knowledge in AI, machine learning and other high-demand fields.

• Ethical and professional development: learn about AI ethics, cyber security risks and teamwork, helping you prepare as a responsible leader in the global tech industry.

This course includes a sandwich (placement year) option.

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Course Modules

In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.

We want your degree to fit around you, so upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first-year courses

Computer Science MSci/BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with AI MSci/BSc (Hons)
Information Technology Management BSc (Hons)
Digital Technology and Computing BSc (Hons)
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Modules
The Web and Human Centred Programming
Computer Systems
Programming and AI
Programming and Software Development

Year Two
In your second year, you can expect to develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with artificial intelligence, theory of computation and advanced algorithms, amongst others.

Modules
Algorithms
Data Science, AI and Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Operating System and Security

Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Final Year
In your final year, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with mobile application development, web application programming interface (API) development, and parallel and distributed programming, amongst others.

Modules
Programming Paradigms and Approaches
Final Year Project
Mobile Application Development
Web API Development

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

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