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Computer Science BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2021

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 16,700

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Aston University

    Aston University was founded in 1895, and has been noted for the quality of its research, teaching and industrial cooperation for more than 100 years. Since the turn of the last century, it has been very highly rated for graduate employability both nationally and internationally..

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    Course Summary

    The University of Aston’s BSc in Computer Science will give you a great deal of expertise in applied computer science and software development. It is heavily focused on giving you the skills you’ll need to excel in your career. You’ll learn to create and adapt hardware and software systems to a wide range of commercial or industrial uses.

    On successful completion, you’ll be qualified to take up a role as Graduate Software Engineer, with specialisations in designing and implementing object-oriented software systems. In addition, you’ll have the background theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills you need to deliver these cutting edge systems ready for today’s industrial uses.

    One of the most important choices you’ll make is whether to take the optional year in study or working placement. The real world experience and professional skills you develop during a placement year can be invaluable, making you a much more competitive candidate for your first few key career steps.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    You’ll start with foundation modules on mathematics, coding and computer science more generally. By your final year, though, you’ll be selecting the modules that will define your expertise and future career.

    Year 1 Modules

    • Computational Reasoning and Communication
    • Information Systems and Databases
    • Internet Computing
    • Introduction to Computer Systems
    • Java Program Development
    • Java Programming Foundations
    • Mathematics for Computing Professionals I & II

    Year 2 Modules

    • Computer Graphics
    • Data Structures and Algorithms with Java
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Internet Applications and Techniques
    • Introduction to Computational Intelligence
    • Operating Systems
    • Professional and Social Aspects of Computing
    • Programming Language Concepts
    • Software Engineering
    • Team Project (CS)

    Year 3 (Placement)

    You will spend year 3 in a work and/or study placement with one of the university’s partner organisations. Not only will it look great on your CV, it will give you crucial real world work experience.

    Year 4 Modules

    • Advanced Database Systems
    • Computational Intelligence
    • Computer Animation
    • Data Mining
    • Enterprise Application Technology
    • Enterprise Computing Strategies
    • Game Development
    • Geographic Information Systems
    • Image and Video Processing
    • Information Security
    • Interaction Design
    • Mobile Design and Development
    • Multi Agent Systems
    • Multimedia Information Systems
    • Natural Language Processing an Applications
    • Software Project Management
    • Testing and Reliable Software Engineering
    • Individual Project

    Learning And Teaching

    The University of Aston relies on a wide range of different teaching methods, but the technical nature of this program means there will be a heavy emphasis on practical classes, computer lab work and small group discussion. Other modules will include more traditional lecture classes and seminars as well. Your progress will be assessed by end of term examinations, by your team and individual projects, and of course by your coursework.

    Career Possibilities

    The majority of graduates of Aston’s Computer Science graduates find work very quickly, taking up roles such as Teacher, Systems Engineer, Systems Analyst, Programmer or Software Developer. The most recent study shows that 79% of Aston’s CS graduates had taken on Graduate-level roles in their field within 6 months of completing the program, compared to a UK average of 65%. Others have gone on to higher level studies, including MSc and PhD programs.

    Entry & Credit

    This course grants you a 3 or 4 year BSc on completion.  

    Applicants must typically have achieved 3 A Levels at BBB or higher, or the international equivalent. Other qualifications are accepted, and full details can be found here. The qualification used should ideally include Maths or Computing.

    English language requirements for international students can be found here.

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