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Computer and Data Science BSc

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Computer and Data Science BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 12,800

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Birmingham City University

    The university and its students benefit from a range of partnerships and accreditations with professional bodies. Graduates can expect exemptions form bodies overseeing their subjects.

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    Course Summary

    A BSc (Hons) in Computer and Data Science from Birmingham City University is a great way to learn the latest developments in computer science as well as studying advanced statistical and data modelling techniques. This will give you just the skills you need to meet some of the world’s growing demand for data scientists and prediction modellers, and forge a rewarding career as you go about it.

    You’ll learn advanced mathematical and data mining techniques as well as aspects of teamwork, statistical analysis, data visualisation and software development. You’ll learn how to work closely with academics as well as commercial and industrial specialists of all kinds.

    The degree program contains the option for a year in working placement between years 2 and 3. This is a tremendous opportunity to gain important real-world technical and practical skills, as well as a chance to begin developing your professional network before other candidates get anywhere near the job market.

    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

    This degree program is typically delivered over 3 years at full time, or 4 years with a year in professional placement.

    Year 1 Modules Include:

    • Computer Programming
    • Computer Systems
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Innovation Project
    • Network Fundamentals
    • Website Design and Development

    Year 2 Modules Include:

    • Data Visualisation
    • Database and Web Application Development
    • Discrete Mathematics and Declarative Programming
    • Introduction to Data Science
    • Object Oriented Programming
    • Software Design

    Placement Year (optional):

    You are encouraged to take advantage of the optional year in industrial placement. This is a chance to really set yourself apart from all of the other applicants for the best graduate positions. Not only are the bulk of these positions paid generously, they will give you something not available to most of the graduates in this field – real world experience within your own specialty.

    Year 3 Modules Include:

    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    • Data Mining
    • Data Warehousing
    • Modern Data Stores
    • Individual Honours Project

    Learning And Teaching

    BCU’s Computer and Data Science degree program relies on a range of learning and teaching techniques. You’ll attend large, formal lectures of course. You’ll also take part in smaller seminars and practical skills sessions which will be much more interactive and engaging. There will be a great deal of independent learning at all stages of the program, and an emphasis on teaching you to develop your own independent learning process.

    Career Possibilities

    This degree program is intended to make you into a career-ready graduate, and all stages of the program include employability skills. You’ll be equally capable of continuing on to a Master’s or research degree as you will to enter industry as a highly skilled professional – especially if you have managed to secure work experience with  the likes of Oracle, Apple, Cisco or Microsoft.

    The university’s Graduate+ program will enhance your employability even further by helping you find work placements and extracurricular activities relevant to your career pathway.

    Entry & Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned 112 UCAS Tariff points, or the international equivalent. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no section scoring less than 5.5 would qualify, for example.

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