Computer Science, BSc Hons

The computer industry needs adaptable people who are equally at home presenting business solutions to senior management as designing hardware and software solutions.

This degree is ideal for those who are looking to acquire professional as well as academic computing skills and knowledge. With a solid background in computing, students will be in an excellent position to advance to more specialised fields. This programme helps to understand the science underpinning computing and how computer systems are developed,

The programme helps students to understand how computer systems are developed and teaches software engineering techniques. It also includes training in how to design and build computer systems, networks and databases. Students also develop personal and professional skills to help them communicate effectively and make a positive contribution in a mixed-ability working environment. Opportunities exist within the programme to take industrial examinations such as Cisco, Microsoft and Sun Java certifications. All students studying the programme are automatically enrolled as student members of the British Computer Society, the chartered body responsible for establishing and maintaining standards in the profession.

UCAS code

G400 G BSc/CS

School

Computing & Mathematical Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

A minimum of 240 UCAS points

AT LEAST two A-levels, BTEC National, DVCE or equivalent qualifications

PLUS GCSEs in English and mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications.

– Applications from students taking Access to Higher Education courses are welcome.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, coursework and a project.

Professional recognition

This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). The programme can lead to full exemption from the BCS Certificate, Diploma, Professional Graduate Diploma and PGD Project, as well as partial chartered engineer (CEng) status.

Career options

Opportunities exist in areas such as software engineering, business and IT consultancy, networking, Internet and e-commerce applications, and business and IT support. Graduates can expect to work as independent consultants or in teams with other computer professionals to build and support modern computing systems.

Year 1

Computer Programming (30 credits)
Systems Building (30 credits)
Communication Systems (15 credits)
Computer Systems Architectures (15 credits)
Logical Foundations (15 credits)
Analytical Methods for Computing (15 credits)

Year 2

Organisation and Project Management (30 credits)
Computer Programming (15 credits)
Computer Algorithms and Modelling (15 credits)
Formal Methods (15 credits)
Operating Systems (15 credits)
Two 15-credit options from: Advanced Programming; Application Development for Mobile Devices; Computer Forensics; Systems Programming; Visual Application Development (30 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

Individual Project on a topic chosen by the student (30 credits)
Web Application Technologies OR Programming Distributed Components (30 credits)
Two 30-credit options from a list that currently includes: Artificial Intelligence; Web Application Technologies; Modern Database Management; Programming Distributed Components; HCI Interaction Design; 3D Computer Graphics; Computing Education and Communications; Computer Forensics; High Performance Systems Engineering; Network Design and Implementation; Network Management and Security (60 credits)

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Computing

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