BSc Computer Science
Entry requirements
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: Grades BCC or above at A-level Merit Merit Merit (MMM) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology) Access to Higher Education Diploma with 104 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology) Equivalent International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma Grades CC or above at A-level Merit Pass Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology) Access to Higher Education Diploma with 64 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology) Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma You should also have three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C). If you do not have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level, you should have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course features an optional industrial placement year, designated as the Diploma in Professional Studies, which takes place between the second and third years of study.
Modules
- Year 0 (common with BSc Data Science and AI)
- Methods 00: Programming and Computational Thinking
- Critical 00: Optimistic Futures for Computing
- Critical Project 00: The Human Computer Relationship
- Methods 01: Form and Structure
- Critical 01: Real World Patterns in Computing
- Critical Project 01: Building Human Computer Relationships
- Methods 1: Introducing Computer and Data Science:
- Critical 1: Introducing Human Computer Interaction:
- Critical Project 1: Web Programming and Internet Futures:
- Methods 2: Digital Systems
- Critical 2: Security, Trust, Ethics, Risk and Networks
- Critical Project 2: Data-driven Full Stack Development
- Methods 3: Algorithms and Complexity
- Critical 3: Organisations and Computing Entrepreneurship
- Critical Project 3: Interactive Graphics and Sound
- Methods 4: Critical Interfaces for HCI
- Critical 4: Global Perspectives in Computer Science
- Critical Project 4: Software Engineering
- Critical 5: AI and Intelligent Systems
- Critical Project 5: Cybersecurity Lab
- Methods 5: Evaluating User Experience in Digital Technologies
- Methods 6: Professionalism, Aesthetics and Ethics
- Critical Project 6: Final Project
- Diploma in Professional Studies (optional year)