BSc Computer Science
Entry requirements
104-112 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Pass (C or above on the core) in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE in English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. GCSE in Mathematics at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes an optional 30-week industry placement year between Years 2 and 3. Graduates may specialise in Artificial Intelligence or Cloud Technologies depending on optional module choices.
Modules
- Discovering Your Subject
- Computational Thinking
- Secure Systems and Infrastructure Design for Organisations
- Principles of Programming
- Research and Consultancy Skills
- Computing Technologies and Data Systems
- Computer Architectures
- Artificial Intelligence
- Web Development
- Machine Learning
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Optional Industry Placement Year
- Distributed Systems and the Internet of Things
- High Performance Computational Simulation
- Capstone Project
- Developing for the Cloud
- Artificial Intelligence and Creativity