BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Entry requirements
GCSE: GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above are required. A level: 104 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM – in science-related subjects: IT, Humanities, Engineering, Software Development, IT Practitioners, Business, Computing, Science. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly, and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All Access courses: Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject (e.g., Computer Science, Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Technology) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. T level: Merit overall in Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development or Digital Support Services. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional sandwich-year placement is available in the third year, and the final year includes an independent project module.
Modules
- Computing Related Placement (Generic)
- Stage 1 Computing Placement Preparation
- Software Engineering 1
- Computer Systems
- Cyber Security & Networks
- Algorithms, Data Structures and Mathematics
- Computing Practice
- Stage 2 Computing Placement Preparation
- Software Engineering 2
- Information Management & Retrieval
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computing Group Project
- Software Development Tools and Practices
- Computing Project
- Full-Stack Development
- HCI, Usability and Visualization
- Big Data Analytics
- Games Graphics Pipelines
- Immersive Game Technologies
- Computing Product Development, Management & Delivery