Course Summary

**Computers are an integral part of modern society, with technology touching all aspects of life including commerce, industry, healthcare, communication and recreation. A degree in Computer Science with Salford will provide you with practical skills and knowledge to innovate and use technology to improve the world around us.** Computer scientists design, develop and analyse software and hardware that can overcome commercial, social and scientific challenges. As industry 4.0 heralds the next generation of connected networks and technologies, develop the skill set for the 21st century ready for a limitless career creating applications and networks for the connected, data-driven generation. Our BSC (Hons) Computer Science degree course covers essential and specialist skills needed by industry. Initially, you’ll learn about programming, and database and computer systems. You’ll look at Java, Linux, artificial intelligence, networking and computer graphics. Later, you’ll explore data mining, data structures and design patterns. You can even choose to focus your studies on specific interests, with modules in virtual reality or information security. Accredited by the British Computer Society, you'll be educated to the highest professional standards, studying real-world relevant modules. You’ll graduate equipped with the practical skills ready to build a successful and lucrative computing career anywhere in the world. With our envious campus location, minutes from central Manchester, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get involved in the region’s thriving tech community. With your future career in mind, we’ll encourage you to take an additional placement year to apply what you’ve learnt and develop further skills, adding ‘with professional experience’ to your degree award. There will also be opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities through our computing society, or take part in HackManchester. Features • Gain programming practice through design, implementation and testing, along with an appreciation of more sophisticated programming behaviour • Learn the principles of relational database management system, and their implementation and efficiency, using emerging trends • Explore the theory and practice of website design and development, understanding human-computer interaction and designing and analysing user interfaces • Develop knowledge and understanding of the application pattern-based strategies for resolving common high-level problems • Use high-level real-time 3D graphics toolkits, and your knowledge of Java to develop use of the C++ programming language • Become familiar with AI techniques and terminology for knowledge representation and searching, and gain an understanding of data mining algorithms

Course Details - Modules

Year one modules may include: Programming 1; Programming 2; Database Systems; Professional Development and Practices; Web Development and Human Computer Interfaces; Computer System Internals and Linux. Year two modules may include: Software Project with Agile Techniques; AI and Data Mining; Data Structures and Algorithms; Networking; Software Architectures; Server Side Programming. Year three modules may include: Computer Graphics; Software Quality Management; Project for Computer Science; Optional Modules (choose two) Advanced Web Development; Information Security; Virtual Reality and 3D Games; Mobile Development.

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: G406

Institution code: S03

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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

112- 120 UCAS Tariff Points. A Level grade C in Maths (Maths with Mechanics) or a Numerate Science (Physics/Chemistry) or Computer Related Subject. Pass A Level Science Practical.

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points, from a minimum of 2 A2 subjects or equivalent

112-120 UCAS Tariff Points, Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.

112- 120 UCAS Tariff Points. Qualification not accepted on its own, must be completing a minimum of 2 A2s or equivalent.

Pass with 112-120 UCAS points. QAA Approved in a Computer Related Subject with level 3 Maths content.(offer FY if insufficient maths)

120 UCAS Tariff Points. Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.

Computer Related Subject (or Engineering or Science with distinctions in maths modules)

112- 120 UCAS Tariff Points. Qualification not accepted on its own, must be completing a minimum of 2 A2s or equivalent.

120 UCAS Tariff Points. Qualification not accepted on its own, must be completing a minimum of 2 A2s or equivalent.

30 Points with 14 in Higher Level subjects, including subjects Engineering, Science or Technology

Computer Related Subject (or Engineering or Science with distinctions in maths modules)

120 UCAS Tariff Points Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.

120 UCAS Tariff Points. Qualification not accepted on its own, must be completing a minimum of 2 A2s or equivalent.

120 UCAS Tariff Points, Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.

120 UCAS Tariff Points. Qualification not accepted on its own, must be completing a minimum of 2 A2s or equivalent.

112- 120 UCAS Tariff Points, Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.

120 UCAS Tariff Points, Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 48%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 94%

Go onto work and study: 97%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

The Crescent
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Salford
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