BSc (Hons) Computer Science

We are actively engaged in Cybersecurity teaching, training, and research

Our research is internationally recognized and regularly represented in mainstream British media. Our robot, Kaspar, has been featured in the BBC 2 documentary 'Six Robots and Us', and online in the BBC News and The Daily Mail

This course is ideal if you have an interest in technology and software development and how they can be applied to benefit individuals and organizations.

Core topics include foundations of computation, programming, multimedia, networks, databases, operating systems, software engineering, and professional issues. In addition, you’ll choose from a wide range of specialist modules to tailor your degree to your interests. As well as gaining an understanding of the wider context in which systems operate, you’ll develop your communication and team-working skills. Thanks to the nature of this degree, you’ll develop the broad skills many employers are looking for while keeping your career options open.

Work placement

You have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement for your third year. We encourage you to take advantage since on average placement students have a greater chance of finding good employment after graduation and achieve higher grades in their final year.

Work placements are spent in a paid job relevant to your degree. You apply in the second year, with support from the University using our extensive contacts with employers.

Recent placement students have worked at large organizations such as Apple, BT, IBM, Intel, GSK, Microsoft, and Xerox. Others have worked for smaller organizations, perhaps family-run or near home.

Study abroad

This course offers you the opportunity to study abroad in the Sandwich Year through the University's study abroad program. Study abroad opportunities are available worldwide and in Europe under the Erasmus+ Programme.