Summary
The course offers a broadly-based education in computing science that will equip you with the necessary skills to apply best practice to the development of a wide range of computing systems in organisations.
You will study the theory and principles of programming and software development and put them into practice using a variety of contemporary programming languages and tools.
You will develop programming expertise in a variety of languages, for example, Python and Java. You will examine areas such as Database Systems, Computer Technologies, Computer Networks, Systems Security, Full Stack Strategies and Development, Algorithms and Data Structures. You will also be able to select modules which align with state-of-the-art research or showcase current advances in computing such as Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Pervasive Computing, Mobile Development, Big Data and Computer Vision.
Given the variety of applications of computing, as a graduate of this course, you will have access to a variety of jobs, for example, programmer, software developer, test engineer or IT analyst.
Job roles
With this degree you could become:
- Programmer
- Automated Test Engineer
- Software Developer
- Technology Consultant
- Web Developer
- Computer analyst
- Data Analyst
Career options
As a graduate with skills in Computing Science, you will have many careers opportunities available to you in a wide range of commercial and industrial organisations developing new software, as data scientist/analyst, project managers, systems analysts in planning and technical management, or information management and database environments. You may also work in marketing and sales or as a consultant.
Average salaries are often higher than those of other graduates and there are also opportunities for postgraduate study in computing, software development, artificial intelligence, IoT or a related area.
Work placement / study abroad
In Year 3 you undertake a year’s work experience, in the UK, Ireland, Europe or USA. This leads to either the Diploma in Professional Practice for a placement year based in UK or Ireland; Diploma in Professional Practice (International) for a placement year based outside the UK or Ireland; or the Diploma in International Academic Studies if Year 3 is spent in study abroad.
