BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Entry Requirements

• 280 UCAS tariff points at Level 3, which would normally include at least two subject areas, and include a computing related subject plus GCSE English and Maths (A*-C).
• IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
• Pearson PTE Academic at score 51 or above or an equivalent secure English language test.

Note: We also welcome applicants with no formal qualifications. These applicants will be considered on an individual basis taking into account their professional/work/life experiences and their ability to engage with, and benefit from, the course. These applicants (with no formal qualifications) will be interviewed and invited to discuss their portfolio of work. They will only be offered a place if they are able to demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity and organisational ability such that they have the potential to be successful on the course.

Curriculum

Year One

• Computer Architecture
• Mathematics
• Programming
• Data Communications
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Software Engineering
• Laboratory

Year Two

• Functional Programming
• Distributed Computing
• Mobile Application Development
• Object Oriented Programming
• Web Services
• Group Project

Plus one option from:

• Mobile Application Development 2
• Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Year Three

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Security
• Project

Plus one option from:

• Natural User Interfaces
• Social, Ethical and Privacy Issues