Our courses are designed to help you gain skills such as understanding the requirements of users, creatively and carefully translating them into a programming language and checking to see that the programs work safely, reliably and as intended. You will then study ways in which these principles can be applied, for example in databases, telecommunications, networks, graphics, information retrieval and human computer interaction.

You will begin programming from the point of view of practical problem-solving, fundamental to good program design. Every-day problems are broken down in stages until they can be recreated as programs.

If you progress to Honours you will cover the essential aspects of computing science in breadth and depth by the end of third year. In fourth year you will specialise in chosen areas. Together with team projects and a substantial individual project, the programme provides excellent preparation for professional computing scientists.

Students on the MSci programme follow the BSc Honours degree programme up to the end of their fourth year of study. This is followed in fifth year by additional advanced modules and a substantial research-oriented project. Entry to the MSci is dependent on eligibility for the Honours programme, plus appropriate performance in selected course(s).

Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, small group tutorials, seminars and lab work.

There is a substantial emphasis on programming in first year which we view as a fundamental skill. We also provide a broad introduction to other key areas of the subject, including computer systems, databases, and human-computer interaction.

Involvement in research by senior students is encouraged.

No previous knowledge of computing science is required.

The study of computing science can be combined with another subject: see  [pdf].

Honours graduates are eligible for membership of the British Computer Society (MBCS) and, after relevant industrial experience, they can apply to become Chartered IT Professionals (CITP).

The University also offers degree programmes in Computing Science & Physiology (Neuroinformatics), Software Engineering and Electronic & Software Engineering.

 

Highers: BBBB, including Maths and preferably with one other science subject

A-levels: BBB, including Maths and preferably with one other science subject

IB: 30 points including three science subjects

Full details of Entry requirements: Faculties of Science

 

Some of our graduates go on to undertake postgraduate degrees while others are employed as software architects, software engineers or programmers. Some graduates work in telecommunications, in software houses, consultancy, financial services, engineering or the media. We have very strong links with companies and actively support our students in gaining employment.

 

Departmental information: Computing Science