Course Overview

In the current era of digital revolution, computer scientists and software engineers can be found at the forefront, driving latest developments in a broad range of fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, bioinformatics, healthcare, and data informatics.

Our BSc Computing Science degree focuses on software development and algorithms, with the aim of constructing robust and usable systems for industry and commerce. As well as looking at cutting edge tools and techniques, it’s designed to help you build the next generation of software tools that other system constructors will use. The course aims to give a well-integrated balance of theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, strongly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff.

The programme consists of core computer science, information technology and mathematics units in Year 1 and 2. Students in Year 3 will take highly specialised units including three elective units and will also be conducting a year-long individual final-year dissertation project. Students will also undertake an industrial training programme between Year 2 and 3.

In the final year, students will be able to specialise by taking courses in one of the following three streams: Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or Graphics and Visualisation