Computer Science - MSci (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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Explore computer science and open up an exciting world of advanced tech career possibilities. Our MSci Computer Science with a Year in Industry will prepare you for success as a leader in our ever-evolving digital world, backed with real workplace experience and industry skills. Study with us and you’ll explore the key components of computer science, computational systems, software engineering and programming. From apps and robotics to software and AI, you’ll be ready for leadership roles in ...Read more

Explore computer science and open up an exciting world of advanced tech career possibilities. Our MSci Computer Science with a Year in Industry will prepare you for success as a leader in our ever-evolving digital world, backed with real workplace experience and industry skills. Study with us and you’ll explore the key components of computer science, computational systems, software engineering and programming. From apps and robotics to software and AI, you’ll be ready for leadership roles in many industries. You'll spend a year working in industry to test-drive career options. This undergraduate programme is fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). You’ll combine analytical knowledge and technical skills as you research and develop software solutions to real-world challenges. Our flexible programme means you can specialise in topics that most interest you and suit your career plans. You’ll work in teams to produce software and learn new styles of programming. With lectures and labs, you’ll develop analytical and practical problem-solving skills ready for graduate roles. Your placement year will show you how to apply your knowledge, develop professional skills and build your networks. In your final year, you’ll deepen your specialist knowledge with a project that will help you establish yourself as an expert in your chosen field. Your modules will be assessed independently through examinations, written assignments, oral and poster presentations, computer-based tests, marked exercises, and laboratory and project reports. You'll receive plenty of feedback to help you progress, ranging from written feedback on your assessments to class feedback sessions and discussions with your tutor. The feedback will highlight the positives of your work as well as any areas that need more attention. You'll be assigned a personal tutor who'll remain with you throughout your studies to help you in three important areas: supporting your academic progress, developing transferable skills and dealing with any welfare issues. You'll also need to undertake a considerable amount of self study. It's an essential part of the programme, which requires self motivation and enthusiasm for your subject. It also allows you to pursue your own lines of enquiry and become an independent thinker.

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23 Jan 26

The best aspect of my university experience has been the academic environment and research culture. The quality of teaching, access to world-class research resources, and the..Read more

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Indiana
22 Jan 26

I’ve really loved my time here at UOB I’ve made friends for life and have always felt really supported by both the university and my course specifically. There a lot of different..Read more

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Students from Scotland

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Students from Wales

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Shalini
23 Jan 26
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The best aspect of my university experience has been the academic environment and research culture. The quality of teaching, access to world-class research resources, and the...
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Mathematics and Computer Science
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