Computing can be amazingly diverse, encompassing computer design, graphics, artificial intelligence, gaming, software engineering, programming, and applications development. Our BSc (Hons) Applied Computer Science degree is designed to offer you a wide choice of career options when you graduate.
Based in our brand new campus at ARU Peterborough, you'll have the latest digital technology at your fingertips, and collaborate with other students on innovative computing projects.
As you study, you can choose to focus on the core elements of computer science, or to specialise in areas such as software development, mobile applications, computer security, cloud computing, network administration and technical support.
Employability is integrated into the curriculum throughout the course, with real-life case studies ('live briefs') being included at each level of the course. This gives you enhanced opportunities to experience real-world professional training as part of your academic course.
As a Computer Science student at ARU Peterborough, you'll spend lots of time in our computing labs.
You’ll have access to Microsoft Imagine Premium’s professional developer and designer tools, VMware IT Academy’s virtualisation software and tools, plus mobile devices for testing and developing mobile applications.
It’s not just about technical skills, though. You’ll benefit from being based in Peterborough – a city with high economic growth and lots of opportunities.
As you study, you’ll learn to work effectively as part of a team and become a creative problem-solver who's aware of social, moral, and ethical issues relating to the impact of computers on our lives.
We’ve developed our BSc (Hons) Applied Computer Science degree in partnership with employers to ensure you learn the skills needed in industry.
Our BSc (Hons) course focuses on equipping you with software engineering skills with a slight edge given to programming languages, so if it’s the ability to bend software to your will that excites you, this is course for you.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Year 1:
Core modules
Mathematics
Fundamentals of Computing and Gaming Science
Year 2:
Core modules
Introduction to Programming
Computer Systems
Software Principles
Operating Systems
Core Mathematics for Computing
Year 3:
Core modules
Database Design and Implementation
Software Engineering
Ruskin Module
Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures
Network Routing
Digital Security
Computing Research Methodologies
Year 4:
Core modules
Professional Issues: Computing and Society
Image Processing
Final Project Applied Computer Science
Optional modules
Artificial Intelligence
Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures
Advanced Network Solutions
Digital and Network Security Forensics
Computer Graphics Programming
Distributed Programming
Cloud Computing
Embedded Computing
Human Computer Interaction
Security Management, Operations and Analytics
Course Details – Assessment Method
Throughout your BSc (Hons) Applied Computer Science course we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. Besides exams, these will include group work, presentations, case studies, laboratory tests and projects.
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:
I111
Institution code:
A60
Campus Name:
ARU Peterborough
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
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
