Course Summary

With our BSc Computer Science course, you will study the essential skills for computer scientists, including programming, software design, computer systems, networking and operations, web technology and computer security. Computer science is the study of principles, applications, and technologies of computing and computers. It involves the study of data, data structures and the algorithms to process them. Computer science provides skills and knowledge which are essential in a wide range of computing and computer-related professions. It has a huge impact on modern society as it is the cornerstone of all of the digital technologies that we use in our daily lives. Computer science is the study of principles, applications, and technologies of computing and computers. It involves the study of data, data structures and the algorithms to process them. Computer science provides skills and knowledge which are essential in a wide range of computing and computer-related professions. It has a huge impact on modern society as it is the cornerstone of all of the digital technologies that we use in our daily lives. During this degree, you will study the techniques that underpin such areas as complex computing systems, big data analytics, computer graphics, computer security, web technology, mobile computing and artificial intelligence. You will cover complex computing systems, computer vision, mobile computing, big data analytics and artificial intelligence. Get to grips with several programming languages including C++ and Java. You will also develop your technical skills of programming, software design and operations. In addition, you will acquire a wide range of transferable skills that are sought after by many employers. You’ll be taught by lecturers with expertise across a broad range of areas, with extensive experience in both academic and industrial applications, showing you how to develop and apply your skills. There is a strong career management theme running throughout the degree, with a series of skills development opportunities for you to engage with. In addition to these technical skills, we also teach transferable skills, such as team working and communication, which you will need for a rewarding career in any sector. A wide range of software packages are used to support the computing curriculum, including tools for software/apps development, systems modelling, Computer Assisted Design and 3D printing, mathematical manipulation and more. There is free access to commercial software and servers, and many facilities are available to students in the evenings and at weekends. Our degree programmes are also accredited by the British Computer Society – the Chartered Institute for IT. **Placement** If you would like to complete a one-year work placement in industry, you should consider studying BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year. Our dedicated placement team will help you to secure year-long paid employment during your degree. If you choose a four-year degree with the industrial placement option, we have a dedicated placements team who can support you with placement applications giving you real world experience. Previous and current placement providers include BAE Systems, Bayer, CGI, Clearswift, Eli Lilly, Evertz, Gamma Telecom, Goldman Sachs, GSK, HealthWallace, IBM, PepsiCo and Waterstons. **Careers** This degree will prepare you for your chosen career in this constantly evolving field through the development of transferable and subject-specific skills. Our graduates go on to careers in areas including networking, programming, consultancy, computer security, database management, game development and systems engineering, with companies such as Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, Microsoft and Sage. Some of our graduates go on to pursue MSc and PhD degrees.

Course Details - Modules

Sample modules may include: *Programming in Python for Data Science *Data Integration and Visualisation *Text Mining and Natural Language Processing *Visual Intelligence *Blockchain Computing Check our website for more details of the course structure.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: G400

Institution code: R12

Campus Name: Main Site

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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


Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBC.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 89%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 23700.0 Year 1
International 23700.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
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Reading
RG6 6AH

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