Computer Science

Co-designed by Microsoft, the BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree course, gives you access to new and emerging technologies and means you’ll always be bang up-to-date with the latest developments.

With a strong emphasis on core programming skills and applying them to real-life scenarios, our 3-year Computer Science degree takes you through the fundamentals of front- and back-end development and covers core programming languages including Python, JavaScript, PHP and SQL. You’ll get to grips with The Cloud and AI and learn how to identify and address cyber security risk.

There will be opportunities to build your own web applications throughout the course, and in year three you’ll complete a big project to deliver a quality solution to a real-world problem.

If you’re looking for a Computer Science degree in Manchester, check out our BSc (Hons) degree in Computer Science and unlock your greatness at UA92.

Alongside your course modules, you will engage with the 92 Programme, which is built into every degree and tailored to each subject area.

Engaging with the 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and will count towards your overall grade.

Through taught sessions, immersive experiences and coaching, you will build confidence, resilience, wellness, self-reflection and professionalism, skills designed to support your future success.

Level 4 Modules

Front-End Development

You’ll get to grips with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, learning how to design and build a website based using a real-world scenario.

Back End Development

You’ll take an in-depth look at web servers that form the backbone of the Internet. You’ll gain an understanding of Linux system management, the PHP programming language, Structured Query Language (SQL), and database development theory, whilst building a database-based web server app.

Software Design and Development

You’ll take a look at how software systems are developed from inception to delivery and testing. You’ll learn about both the traditional software development lifecycle and the latest agile methodologies.

Computational Problem Solving

You’ll develop the skills to devise efficient algorithms and undertake practical exercises implementing algorithms in the Python programming language. You’ll also learn how to interpret and present data.

Level 5 Modules

Cloud Computing

You’ll study the Cloud, a defining technology of this decade. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands on and develop a Cloud based solution, understanding the methodology required to devise a Cloud strategy.

Cyber Security and Risk

You’ll learn how to identify and mitigate risks and how to build systems that are resilient and robust to threats, using the latest cyber security techniques. You’ll focus on managing SQL injection attacks and how to mitigate Denial of Service attacks.

Databases

You’ll study advanced SQL programming, gaining in-depth knowledge about database technologies used to implement information systems. You’ll also look at the formal processes for documenting system requirements that are used to generate code.

Solution Architecture

You’ll get to grips with how TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) is employed by organisations, and alternatives such as Zachman. You’ll develop your architectural knowledge, an essential skill when joining a large corporate employer.

Level 6 Modules

Applied Artificial Intelligence

You’ll gain an understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts. You’ll cover machine learning and neural networks, with guided practical assessment using Python-based APIs.

User Experience Design

You’ll get a solid grounding in user interface principles. You’ll discover why developing a system following good user design principles is essential for any computing system, public facing website, or internal corporate system.

Contemporary Issues in Computer Science

You’ll take a look at some of the most contemporary issues within Computer Science - such as AI, remote working, automation and automated transport - understanding how ethical and legal issues can impact the process of systems development.

Final project

You’ll undertake a large-scale project based on an actual computing workplace brief. You’ll draw on your knowledge and skills to deliver a comprehensive, quality solution to a real-world computing problem.

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