Computer Science with Year in Industry

In a world where computation devices are central to political, economic and social cohesion, the activities of computer scientists are playing an ever increasing role in engineering the society of tomorrow. At York St John University, we are committed to inspiring you to become an exceptional graduate with the fundamental practical, technical, cognitive and creative skills needed to succeed in Computer Science today.

With a core focus on your future employability, this programme will cover the fundamentals of computer science as well as practical exercises that will help you understand and develop computer science skills with real world application. You’ll learn to develop systems that meet real business and organisational needs. This focus on practical application will be further enhanced by a work placement module, which will give you the opportunity to use these skills in a professional environment. A year in industry option is also available, for those seeking a more immersive employment experience. You will gain core computational skills in programming, networking and database development, as well as skills in more advanced topics such as artificial intelligence, human computer interaction, cyber security and The Internet of things.

In Computer Science at York St John University we believe in teaching on a human scale. You will therefore be taught in small class sizes and have high contact hours with our Computer Science specialists. We do this because we value the importance of the interaction between staff and students. You will join our nurturing community where we will inspire and grow your curiosity for the subject.

This degree has been accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS.

Modules may include:
Level 1:
Programming 1
Mathematics and Problem Solving
Computer Systems Fundamentals
Programming 2
Software Engineering Technology in Context

Level 2:
Programming 3
Databases
Networking
Mobile Application Development
Professional Project Philosophies of Technology

Placement Year: On achieving a year in industry placement, you will complete a negotiated learning agreement in the form of a learning contract, which will be negotiated with your host firm and agreed by an academic from the York St John University Computer Science Team. This will be logged by the University and you will be expected to demonstrate your achievement while on placement through a portfolio of evidence. In order to undertake a year in industry placement you will need to have achieved the minimum requirements for progression at level 2 and will also have to satisfy the following criteria:
You must have no outstanding modules from level 1 or 2
You must demonstrate a good level of professionalism in your academic conduct within the university, to the point where an academic from the computing team is willing to agree your suitability for the proposed placement
During the year in industry placement you will be allocated a mentor from within the University, who will monitor your progress throughout the placement. This may include Skype/email conversations. You will have a minimum of one field visit which will include a conversation with the employer.

Level 3:
Major Project
Human Computer Interaction
Internet of Things
Artificial Intelligence (optional)
Cybercrime Security (optional)
Advanced Web Development (optional)
Data Visualisation (optional)
iOS Game Development (optional)