Computer Science (with Foundation Year)

Why choose this course?
Computer Science is an exciting and dynamic field at the cutting edge of technology, and this creative degree has the vision to provide professionals who can deliver. You will develop programming, data management, hardware and software skills to understand and develop solutions for today’s computer-dominated world.

This Computer Science degree programme will equip graduates with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to analyse, design, develop, test and maintain systems for the future. It also provides an opportunity to participate in the CISCO Academy Programmes in preparation for acquiring CISCO certified accreditation.

You will:

• Be studying a degree which has become part of everyday life.

• Benefit from industrial links the support the degree delivery in the form of guest speakers and placement opportunities.

• Explore the skills mentioned above as well as skills in programming, data management, hardware and software.

Key Course Features:

• The department has been successful in achieving funding for developing a range of intelligent kitchen appliances for use by elderly or disabled people and continues to develop research projects.

• This degree provides an opportunity to participate in the CISCO Academy Programmes and qualify for CISCO accreditation.

• Integrated into this degree is the opportunity to gain first-hand involvement with the workplace, by completing the Industrial Placement at level 5.

• Students undertake an individual project in the final year of their course. Normally each year, there are a number of ‘live’ projects available that involve working with businesses.