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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 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 15,000

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Northumbria University

    Northumbria University’s history essentially begins in 1969. At that time the Municipal College of Commerce, the College of Art and Industrial Design and Rutherford College of Technology were merged to become Newcastle Polytechnic. The City College of Education was added to the Polytechnic in 1964, as was the Northern Counties College of Education in 1976. […]

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    Course Summary

    A BSc in Computer Science in Northumbria University is a great way to enter a rapidly growing specialty which can see you employed in an exceptionally wide range of different industries. In addition to gaining a solid grounding in the computer and data sciences generally, this program will introduce you to a wide range of specialties. Each of these could become the basis of an exciting career working with cutting edge technology and applying it to real world situations.

    You can become a generalist with a BSc in Computer Science, or transfer into any of Northumbria’s sister Programs. These would see you earning a BSc in Computer Science with Animation, Graphics & Vision, with Artificial Intelligence, With Games Development, or with Web Development. Whether you choose to specialise or not, you’ll come to understand distributed real-time systems, operating systems, systems analysis, control systems, computer networks, programming, relational databases and the basics of web development.

    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 BSc degree is delivered over three years at full time, or over 4 years with a year in placement or overseas study.

    Year 1 Modules:

    • Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences
    • Computing Fundamentals
    • Programming 1 & 2
    • Relational Databases
    • Systems Analysis
    • Web Technologies

    Year 2 Modules:

    • Computer Networks, Security and Operating Systems
    • Human Computer Interaction
    • Intelligent Systems
    • Program Design and Development
    • Software Engineering Practice
    • Web Programming

    Year in Placement or Study Abroad:

    • International Academic Exchange (1 or 2 semesters)
    • Engineering and Environment Work Placement Year
    • Engineering and Environment Work Placement Semester

    Year 3 Modules:

    • Advanced Computer Vision
    • Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
    • Cloud Computing and Web API Programming
    • Computer Graphics and Animation
    • Data Security and Governance
    • Distributed Real-Time Systems
    • Games Design
    • Machine Learning and Computer Vision
    • Model Based Design and Verification
    • Smart Technologies and Agile UX design
    • Software Architecture for Games
    • Student Tutoring Level 6
    • Team Project and Professionalism
    • Unilang – Languages for All
    • Web Analytics
    • Web Application Integration

    Individual Computing Project

    Learning & Teaching

    Northumbria University’s BSc in Computer Science is delivered by professional staff who have years of experience, many of whom publish highly specialised research in their fields. You’ll learn in lectures, tutorials, individual and group research projects and of course in the lab, helping to advance the discipline as you go. Your progress will be assessed based on your coursework, your exam results, and on your final Individual Computing Project.

    Career Possiblities

    Computer Science graduates have an excellent 6 month employment rate, as so many different industries need these experts to develop and apply the latest technological and process advancements. Recent graduates have accepted roles in IT Management, Web Development, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Software Testing, Database Management and / or Development, IT Consultancy, Systems Analysis and / or Design and in Software Engineering. Many others take the transferrable skills they’ve gained to careers in business.

    Entry Credit

    This is a 3 year BSc or a 4 year BSc with a year in industry.

    Applicants must typically have achieved GCSEs in Maths and English at 4 (C) or better. Many other qualifications can also accepted. They can be found here.  

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.0 or better overall and no less than 5.5 in any one segment.

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