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BSc Computer Science

University of Lancashire

Institution
University of Lancashire
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Computer Science
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
CS15

Entry requirements

64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

About this course

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a foundation year, providing a pathway onto the full honours degree. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The foundation year transitions onto the standard BSc programme, with a group project in Year 1 and an Honours Degree Project in the final year.

Modules

  • Introduction to Software Development
  • Investigating IT
  • Problem-solving for Computing
  • Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
  • Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
  • Foundation Mathematics
  • The Computing Challenge
  • Introduction to Networking
  • Programming
  • Computer Systems and Security
  • Systems Analysis and Database Design
  • Games Concepts
  • Web Technologies
  • The Agile Professional
  • Database Systems
  • Software Development
  • Advanced Programming
  • Computational Thinking
  • User Experience
  • Honours Degree Project
  • Advanced Software Modelling
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Cross Platform Development
  • Computer Graphics
  • Distributed Systems