Take a leading role in tackling societal challenges using software engineering, artificial intelligence, mobile and web development, big data and computer vision. Gain technical and business-oriented skills.

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required of a modern IT professional. If you want to study computing but haven't decided on a specific area of interest, this programme lets you personalise your studies and prepares you for a range of graduate roles.

In years 1 and 2 you will study the foundations of computing. In addition you will develop the skills required to build computer systems utilising a range of technologies. In years 3 and 4 you will further develop expertise in core areas while being able to choose elective modules which allow you specialise in your chosen area of interest. Possible specialisations include mobile development, cloud systems development, secure software development, user experience development, advanced project management and Big Data. 

The programme offers the possibility of undertaking an industry placement or to study abroad through Erasmus exchanges. Students are also encouraged to take part in activities with the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE). Our computing programmes are accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS).

You have the opportunity of undertaking a year-long industrial based placement on completion of Year 3 as part of your degree. This is not a compulsory or guaranteed placement.

This will be assessed via an Industry Placement module and successful completion of this module will be included in your final exit award.

Course structure-
Year 1
Fundamentals of Computer Systems; Fundamentals of Software Engineering; Programming 1; Maths for Computing; Fundamentals of Network and Cloud Computing; Database Development; Integrated Project 1

 Year 2
Programming 2; Object Oriented Analysis & Design;Human Computer Interaction; Data Structures and Algorithm; Web Application Development 1; Integrated Project 2

 Year 3
IT Project Management 1; Web Application Development 2; Research Skills & Professional Issues; Integrated Project 3; Option module 1; Option module 2

Choose two* from: Applications Architecture and Design Patterns; User Psychology; DevOps; Mobile Platform Development.

 Year 4
Honours Project; Front-end Web Development; Option module 1; Option module 2; Option module 3
Choose three* from: 
Machine  Learning and Data Analytics; Business Process Modelling; Advanced HCI; Programming Paradigms; Secure Software Development; IT Project Management 2; Management of Innovation and Creativity; Artificial Intelligence; Cloud Platform Development 

*The choice of option modules may vary from year to year

 

Students can choose paths which prepare them for graduate roles such as software developer, web developer, user experience designer or IT manager.