Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Why study BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Goldsmiths

Develop the skills you need to pursue a career in software design and development, with a focus on software engineering techniques.

• In this BSc Computer Science pathway, you'll become a specialist in software engineering techniques. This is excellent preparation for a career in software design and development.

• On the degree you'll learn to develop software using advanced coding techniques, gaining an understanding of the full power of modern programming languages.

• You'll explore the security issues raised by the development of networked software systems.

• You'll develop databases using advanced data storage techniques (such as NoSQL), and you'll build applications using object-orientated programming languages and dynamic web tools.

• The degree is hands-on and practical from the start. You'll gain experience working on projects using a range of software development techniques, honing technical and teamwork skills for your future career.

• In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long industry placement (making this programme four years full-time, or eight years part-time). This gives you valuable experience to build confidence and contacts, further develop your skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects.

Course Modules

Year 1
In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules:

• Introduction to Programming

• Front End Web

• Logic and Computer Architecture

• Computing Project 1

• Graphics 1

• Algorithms 1

• Identity, Agency & Environment 1

• Identity, Agency & Environment 2

Year 2
In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules:

• Software Development and Design

• Computing Project 2

• Object Oriented Programming

• Algorithms 2

• Networks and Operating Systems

• The Goldsmiths Elective

Optional modules
You'll also take 2 optional modules from the following list:

• Data Programming for Artificial Intelligence

• Human Computer Interaction: Theory, Practice and Application

• Fundamentals of Computer Science

• Information Security

• The Goldsmiths Project

Optional placement year
Our degrees include an optional industrial placement year after the second year of study. You'll be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process.

The industrial placement year is a great opportunity for you to gain work experience, build confidence and contacts, develop your skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects.

You'll be supported throughout your placement year by a placement tutor, who will provide you with guidance and liaison between you and your employer.

Although we encourage you to take the opportunity of a placement year, you can also complete your degree in three years.

Year 3 (or year 4 with placement year)
In your final year, you'll complete the following compulsory modules:

• Final Project in Computer Science

• Databases and Advanced Data Techniques

• Extended Object Oriented Programming

• Network And System Security

• Dynamic Web Applications

Optional modules
You'll then take 1 optional module from a list produced annually by the Department of Computing.

Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.