Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Computer science is about more than learning to code. You'll learn how software and computing systems work and how they are designed. You will learn how to take an idea from a problem through development and testing to a working system.

From your first year, you'll program and develop software through practical projects. You'll build foundations across software development, computer systems, algorithms, artificial intelligence, databases and user interface design. From there, you will move into more advanced areas of computer science.

As you progress, you'll develop mobile applications and explore computer networks and security. You will also learn how larger software systems are designed and built.

By the time you graduate, you'll have experience of building software individually and in teams. This will allow you to work across different areas of computing. You will also complete a substantial individual project that demonstrates what you can do.

Build software from day one

You'll start programming and developing software from the beginning of your degree.

You'll learn different approaches to programming, build web applications, and work with databases. You will also learn about the data structures and algorithms that underpin software.

As your skills develop, you'll move on to more complex applications and larger development projects.

You'll work both independently and as part of a team. This will allow you to develop the technical, problem-solving and collaborative skills used in professional software development.

Understand the systems behind the software

Writing working code is only one part of computer science.

You'll explore how computers and networks operate, and how algorithms solve problems. You will also explore the principles that determine what computers can and cannot do. You'll learn how software can be structured to remain reliable and maintainable as systems become larger and more complex. 

You'll also have opportunities to explore areas such as graphics and real-time computing. This will give you experience of applying computer science to different kinds of technical problems.

Prepare for a career in technology

You'll graduate with experience across areas such as:

• programming
• software engineering
• databases
• web and mobile development
• computing systems
• collaborative development

The broad nature of the degree can prepare you for careers including software development and software engineering. It will also give you foundations for further specialisation across the technology sector.