Computer Studies, BSc (Hons)

This exciting course offers students opportunities to study and develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a broad range of careers in the ICT revolution.

Key Information

UCAS code

G401 BSc/CSt

Entry requirements

You will need 240 UCAS Tariff points achieved from a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent, including one Scientific or IT subject at Grade C or above
GCSE Mathematics and English Language at Grade C or above are also required
International students please see the English language requirements section

Course length

Three years full-time/ four years with a placement

Study location

Clifton campus

Fees and funding

Please see our applying and fees section.

Start date

October

Schools

Visit the School of Science and Technology site

Overview

The range of employment opportunities for computing graduates continues to increase. This course provides a thorough and broad education in computing for industry. Graduates have advanced skills in the development of software and are able to design and manage complex information systems.

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) to Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status. Recent research shows that professionals with BCS' CITP are the top earners in the UK IT industry.
This course shares a common first year with BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology, BSc (Hons) Information and Communications Technology and BSc (Hons) Information Systems allowing you the flexibility to review your pathway once you have started studying.
There's the opportunity for a year long paid work placement recent examples have included Hewlett Packard and Siemens.
Students can study and develop skills in the exciting areas of multimedia and virtual reality.
Our student work can be groundbreaking, innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.

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Course

Year One

Audio-Visual Science and Multimedia
Computer Technology and Programming (30CP)
Personal and Professional Development
Systems Analysis and Design (30CP)
Introduction to Networking

Year Two

Information and Database Engineering
Information Systems Development
Interface Technology and Design
Internet Application Development (10CP)
Understanding the IT Industry
Professional Development 2 (Team-based project)
Web Development (10CP)

Year Three

Optional placement year

Final Year

Core modules

Information Systems Management
Serious Games
Project (40CP)
3D Modelling (10CP)
Virtual Reality (10CP)

Optional modules

Business Analysis
Artificial Intelligence (10CP)
Natural Language Processing (10CP)
Communicating Science and Technology
Decision Support Systems (10CP)
Marketing for Entrepreneurs (10CP)

CP = credit points (Modules are 20CP unless stated)

For further details on the modules listed, download the Computing module booklet.

Assessment
Modules are assessed by coursework, examination or both.

Careers

Recent graduates have secured jobs at companies such as Boots, Medoc Computers and the NHS. Typical job titles are support developer, software tester and service desk analyst.

Placements

Length of placement
One year

Placements on this course
After the second year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a placement in industry, including overseas options. If taken, this will give you the chance to gain vital experience and put your knowledge into practice. Recent placement salaries have ranged from £10,000 to £35,000. Many students impress their employers on placement and are offered jobs at the end of their course.

The School has an excellent record of placing students and has good contacts with both local and national industry. A number of placements are available in Europe and worldwide. On completion of a successful placement, you will be eligible for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Studies.

Find out more about placements.

How to apply

You can apply for this course through the UCAS website.