2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Computer Science

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

A-level: AAA including Mathematics or Computing.
IT or Engineering Diploma: Grade A (plus A or above in A-level Mathematics or Computing).
BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade D*DD with 6 units of level 3 Mathematics.
IB: 35 points overall, with 18 points at higher level to include 5 points in higher level Mathematics.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Computing

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Computing

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Programme specification:

To prepare students for a career in the computing industry or allied research fields, who have the following characteristics:
A mastery of the practical skills and theoretical foundations of Computer Science, as described by the core of the Body of
Knowledge (below).
Recognition of the context in which a computer system may function, including its interactions with organisations, individuals,
and the physical world.
Understanding of how to apply the knowledge they have gained to solve real problems.
Awareness of the rapid technological change in computing, and the necessity of life-long learning.
Recognition of the social, legal, ethical and cultural issues inherent in the discipline of computing.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Awareness of the broad applicability of computing, and the roles and responsibilities of a computing professional.
Knowledge and Understanding:
On completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following
knowledge areas of the Computer Science Curriculum (IEEE/ACM CS2103):
Algorithms and Complexity
Architecture and Organization
Computational Science
Discrete Structures
Graphics and Visualization
Human-Computer Interaction
Information Assurance and Security
Information Management
Intelligent Systems
Networking and Communications
Operating Systems
Platform-based Development
Parallel and Distributed Computing
Programming Languages
Software Development Fundamentals
Software Engineering

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates may study up to a maximum of 20 credits of the following optional modules:

Candidates must also study 20 credits of Optional modules or 20 credits of Discovery modules or 10 of each.

Discovery modules:

Students may choose to study up to a maximum of 20 credits of Discovery Modules.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits of Discovery modules:

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 70 credits from the following optional modules:

Discovery modules:

Last updated: 11/05/2018

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