**First, you gain a rock-solid grounding in computer science fundamentals.**
Second, you explore specialist areas that could become your future career: software engineering, games programming, web development…
...all while using the latest industry-standard equipment and facilities.
Including 172 PCs, gigabit networking, 3D printers and laser scanners, swarm and humanoid robots, VR headsets, a 3D immersive cube, motion capture, AR and MR.
Third, you get the chance to network, make contacts and test your skills out in the real world on a year-long industry placement. Or through extracurricular opportunities from hackathons to networking events with employers.
Just like past students have for companies like BT, HP, BAE Systems, Microsoft and Virgin Media.
Wait, there’s more…
Fourth, you get to choose from a huge range of modules.
From advanced programming and computational science, to artificial intelligence and computer graphics.
You can even study how to start your own tech business.
And fifth, this degree is accredited to the maximum available level by the British Computer Society.
So you’ll graduate as a well-rounded chartered IT professional and a specialist with standout industry experience.
Extend your studies by spending a year on an industrial placement. Your placement is your opportunity to get some real-world work experience under your belt.
**Official Team GB partners**
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Computer Systems
Quantitative Methods for Computing
Software Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction
Computer Science: The Challenge for Sustainable Computing
Introduction to Programming and Algorithmic Thinking
Object-Oriented Programming and Principles
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Systems Analysis, Design and Process
Networking and User Interface Design
Optional modules
2D Computer Graphics and Simulation
Artificial Intelligence
Information Systems and Web Technologies
Software Engineering
Electronics and Interfacing
E-Commerce and E-Business
3D Computer Graphics
Database Techniques
Agile Software Development
Advanced Programming (C++)
Year 3 (Industrial Placement)
Your placement is your opportunity to get some real-world work experience under your belt.
Just like in the real world, you’ll be responsible for finding and applying for opportunities, with the added benefit of help and support from university services such as the Careers and Employability service based in Student Central.
Year 4
Core module
Honours Stage Project
Optional modules
Communicating and Teaching Computing
Mobile Devices and Applications
Data Mining and Decision Systems
Starting and Managing a High-Tech Business
Languages and their Compilers
Embedded Systems Development
Virtual Environments
Advanced Software Engineering
Distributed Systems Programming
Computational Science
Visualization
Computer Vision
Computer Systems Infrastructure and Management
Parallel and Concurrent Programming
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
G403
Institution code:
H72
Campus Name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from
A levels
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma
Irish Leaving Certificate
Scottish Highers
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Computing/Science/Mathematics, including 23 credits at Merit (including some Science or Maths units)
Applicants must also have GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4
Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test
60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)
Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.