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BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Computer Science with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
I10F
Typical offer
A-level DDD

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP 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: 0, Merit: 24, Pass: 21 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, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Mathematical Modelling, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Data Analysis. The programme includes a Professional Practice placement year and concludes with a supervised Individual Project in the final year.

Modules

  • Professional Practice
  • Preliminary Mathematics
  • Scholarship for Technologists
  • Introduction to Computational Mathematics
  • Technology Project
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • 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