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BSc Computer Science

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Computer Science
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
I102
Typical offer
A-level BBC

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional placement year is available, and the course includes both a team project and an independent final-year project combining skills and knowledge from the degree.

Modules

  • Professional Practice
  • Logic and Discrete Mathematics
  • Foundations of Computer and IT Systems
  • Fundamentals of Networks and Security
  • Computer Systems, Data Structures, and Data Management
  • Programming
  • Games Technologies
  • Software engineering
  • Data driven systems
  • Functional Programming
  • Network system development
  • Legal, Ethical and Sustainability Issues
  • Team Project
  • Operating systems
  • Concurrency and communication
  • Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • Individual Project
  • Abstract interaction methodologies
  • Security management
  • Modelling and evaluating emerging technologies