BSc Computing
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 an integrated foundation year. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year programme includes a foundation year followed by shared first-year modules with other Computing degrees, after which students select from routes including Business, Internet and Cloud, Networking, Security, or Software Development. The course culminates in the Honours Degree Project.
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
- Web Technologies
- The Agile Professional
- Database Systems
- Web Applications
- User Experience
- Advanced Programming
- Computational Thinking
- Network Management
- Digital Evidence and Incident Response
- Cyber Security
- Cloud Computing
- Honours Degree Project
- Cross Platform Development
- Interacting with the Internet of Things
- Secure Software and Malware Analysis
- Wireless and Mobile Networks
- Distributed Systems
- Penetration Testing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Cyber Security
- Data Science