Computer Science with Sandwich Placement

Are you ready to kickstart a dynamic career in the rapidly evolving tech industry? Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree, created in collaboration with BAE Systems, is designed to equip you with both the technical and professional skills needed to thrive in today’s job market.

Throughout this program, you will dive into exciting areas like software development, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI), all while fostering your creativity through innovation, hands-on experimentation and real-world examples.

By studying our BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with sandwich placement, you'll gain essential work-related experience and knowledge alongside your study to put working skills into practice. You will develop your abilities, attitudes and competencies needed to launch your career in digital and computing.

Course overview

Why choose this course? This programme strikes a perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring you build a strong foundation in computational skills across various disciplines. In your first year, you will establish a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including computer platforms and designing solutions for real business challenges. As you progress into the second year, you will explore deeper into areas such as computer networks, programming, data storage, and analysis, learning to create advanced software solutions. In the final year, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in cutting-edge topics like artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and cybersecurity. Alongside these specialised subjects, you will work on industry-related projects, refining the skills and expertise that will fully prepare you for your future career.

This course also includes the opportunity for you to take a sandwich year between your second and third year of study. This is a year-long period of paid industrial training in the UK where you will hone your expertise, try out a potential career path, get relevant workplace experience that is valued by many.

The majority of your learning will take place at our Lancaster campus, where you will benefit from a dynamic academic environment. Additionally, you will have valuable opportunities to engage with employer networks and participate in live projects through our Enrichment Days at our new Barrow campus.

On this course you will...

• Study in a brand-new, purpose-built facility with emerging technology to support your learning.

• Develop the technical knowledge and commercial and social awareness to be ready for an exciting career in computer science.

• Benefit from access to some of the world's major employers, who are right on the doorstep.

• Develop your professional skills alongside your academic study, with employability skills embedded in every module.

• Explore the broader responsibilities of computer scientists to society and the environment.

• Study a curriculum that was designed in collaboration with BAE Systems to ensure your degree is modern, relevant and future-proof.

Computer science is a fast-paced and highly technical profession that demands a broad range of skills and knowledge. At each level of study, you will explore computers, computer systems, software and programming, as well as selected topics in business, management and leadership. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to contextualise your learning through project modules and enquiry-based learning.

Year one

• Fundamentals of Computer Science
• Computing Platforms
• Problem Solving and Computational Thinking
• Business Requirements
• Designing Computing Solutions
• Technical Project 1

Year two

• Networks
• Data Collection, Storage and Analysis
• Enterprise Systems
• Managing Business Operations and Technology Strategy
• Programming and Developing Software Solutions
• Technical Project 2
• (Optional) Sandwich Placement

Year three

• Sandwich placement year

Year four

• Professional Project
• Data Science
• Cyber Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation

The majority of the assessment is via coursework, which includes project work, reports, computer tests and presentations. Some exams are also used where appropriate to the subject.