Computer Science BSc

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Computer Science BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

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    Course Summary

    A BSc in Computer Science from Newman University will ensure that you have the ability to address almost any organisation’s needs for computer security, the creation of safe and efficient business networks, remote access to data, and more. You can specialise in software engineering, embedded devices or the Internet of Things, UX and interface design, data science or even robotics. You’ll also enjoy the benefits of Newman University’s typically small class sizes.

    The degree program includes a Work Based Learning module. As a part of this, you’ll get the assistance of the university to engage in a work-based placement. There you will garner a wide range of practical skills as well as an important new perspective on your field of specialty. No matter what your intended career pathway, real world work experience looks great on your CV and can help you build a professional contact network. Both will improve your employability dramatically.

    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.

    Initially, you’ll be ‘learning how to learn’ by gaining a solid foundation in coding and data science. This will include not merely background knowledge but also core professional skills. In your second year you’ll learn more advanced concepts, as well as undertaking a work placement module. Your final year will see you taking the capstone modules of the program, and see you specialising your learning to suit your chosen career pathway.

    Year 1 Modules Include:

    • Computer Architecture and Networking Fundamentals
    • Database Development
    • Developing as a Computer Scientist
    • Mathematics For a Computer Scientist
    • Programming For a Computer Scientist
    • Web Development

    Year 2 Modules Include:

    • Creative Computing
    • Cybersecurity
    • Human Computer Interaction
    • Machine Learning
    • Mobile App Development
    • Robotics
    • Work Related Learning

    Year 3 Modules Include:

    • Cloud Application Development
    • Communicating Technology
    • Deep Learning
    • Game Design and Development
    • Internet of Things
    • Negotiated Work-Based Research Project
    • Project

    Learning & Teaching

    Newman University’s BA degree in Business Management is delivered primarily through lectures, interactive seminars and practical skills workshops. These methods will see you absorbing a wide range theoretical principles, and learning to apply them in practical ways. Even lecture classes typically only contain a small group of students who will learn to work closely with each other, developing critical teamwork and communication skills. Assessment is primarily through formal examination, in-class tests and coursework.

    Career Possibilities

    What you learn in this degree program will be relevant in many different roles throughout the public, private and not for profit sectors. Because all of Newman University’s undergraduate degree courses include working placements, Newman graduates stand out from the crowd.

    Newman graduates have achieved management and leadership roles in many different industries. Recent graduates of Newman University’s Computer Science BSc program have become Games Designers, Web Developers, Network Managers, Business Analysts, Software engineers and more.

    Entry & Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned 104 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 excellent IELTS score would qualify, for example.

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