BSc Computer Science (User Experience and Design) with Industrial Placement
Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science)) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBB (Essential subject: STEM or technical subject at Higher).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Research Methods, and Project Management. An industrial placement year may be undertaken before the final year of study. The course concludes with an individual Honours Project.
Modules
- Front End Website Development
- Introduction to Software Development
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Introduction to Generative AI
- Unix Systems
- Embedded Systems Development and Networking
- Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
- Computing and Society
- Personal Development Planning
- Employability for Computing Professionals
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Multi-Paradigm Programming
- Operating Systems
- Software Engineering
- Database Systems
- Modern Web Stack Development
- User Interface Design
- Personal Development Planning
- Information and Network Security
- Design Methods
- Industrial Team Project
- Inclusive User Experience
- Mobile Application Development
- Computing Industrial Placement
- Honours Project
- Information Analysis and Reporting
- Data Visualisation
- Contemporary UX and Interactions