BSc (Hons) in Computer Science

Our Computer Science BSc will give you the computing skills and knowledge to help shape the future of businesses and organizations.

Our course covers all aspects of modern computer science and specialised computer science topics, laying the foundations for your success in a rapidly changing environment. A key benefit of our course is its flexibility. You'll be able to build a customised route within computer science, following a pathway in one of several computing areas to suit your interests. You'll develop a wide range of skills and knowledge in areas such as creative computing, information systems, graphics and games development, mobile and web computing, software engineering, design and development, software security, and artificial intelligence.

Why choose this course

1. Choose your own path: -

   Our flexible course allows you to study the areas of computing you are most interested in, while still getting a broad education in computing.
2. Get real-life work experience: -

   Increase your employability and put your problem-solving skills into practice by completing a year in industry during your course. Past destinations for our students include: Apple, AppNexus, Bromley Healthcare CIC, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, PGIM, ServiceNow, Sony, SR Group.
3. Prepare for your career: -

   Career prospects for computer science students are excellent, and our degree will prepare you for graduate roles such as computer programmer, web developer, junior specialist developer, and software developer.
4. Become more competitive in the job market:

   According to global leaders, jobs are evolving and skills requirements are changing. The skills you learn on this course are aligned with what the global industry suggests will be essential skills for employment in the coming years.
5. Start your journey as an IT professional: -

   Our course is intended to fulfill the requirements of the British Computer Society (BCS), which means it complies with rigorous academic and professional standards as set out by the BCS. It also allows graduates to gain registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and partial registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

1. Year 1: -

   • Computer Systems Fundamentals.
   • Mathematics for Computing.
   • Software Development.
   • Trends in Computer Science.
   • Web Design and Development.
2. Year 2: -

   • Object Oriented Programming.
   • Client-Server Architectures.
   • Software Development Group Project (work-based module).
   • Database Systems.

   Options from one or a mix of the following routes:

   • Business Information Systems.
   • Computer Engineering.
   • Data Science.
   • Games and Computer Graphics Development.
   • Mobile and Web Computing.
   • Usability and Interaction.
3. Year 3: -

   • Applied Artificial Intelligence.
   • Computer Science Final Project.
   • Cyber Security.

   Options from one or a mix of the following routes:

   • Business Information Systems.
   • Computer Engineering.
   • Data Science.
   • Games and Computer Graphics Development.
   • Mobile and Web Computing.
   • Usability and Interaction.