2022/23 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BSc Computer Science (Digital & Technology Solutions) (Apprenticeship Route)
| Programme code: | BS-CS/DTS | UCAS code: | G404 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Prof Andy Bulpitt | Contact address: | a.j.bulpitt@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
A-level: AAA including Mathematics or Computing, excluding General Studies.
IT or Engineering Diploma: Grade A (plus A or above in A-level Mathematics or Computing).
BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD including a D in Further 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:
QAA Benchmark for Computing
Programme specification:
This programme conforms with the Digital & Technology Solutions Professional – degree apprenticeship standard.
The core academic offering provided by the School of Computing aligns directly with the School’s primary business of training specialists in computer science. It consists of a three-year BSc Computer Science curriculum, interleaving with two summer placements (after end of Year 1 and Year 2), and a one year of Industrial Placement after Level 2. All placements will be hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) who will provide appropriate work-based training.
The four-year programme will produce graduates with core skills in Information Systems, Systems Development, Data, Cyber Security, Business Organisation, IT Project Management, and Computer and Network Infrastructure; technical knowledge informed by School’s research; and core professional, interpersonal and business skills.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| COMP1121 | Databases | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP1211 | Computer Architecture | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP1212 | Computer Processors | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP1421 | Fundamental Mathematical Concepts | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP1511 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP1711 | Procedural Programming | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP1721 | Object Oriented Programming | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP1911 | Professional Computing | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP1921 | Programming Project | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP8001 | Placement (Year 1) | credits | 01 Jun to 31 Aug |
Optional modules:
Students may study up to a maximum of 20 credits of the following optional modules:
| COMP1012 | Introduction to Programming | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP1021 | Introduction to Web Technologies | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students will be required to study 20 credits of discovery modules in the Enterprise and Innovation theme or in the Learning a language subtheme.
Students will be required to study 20 credits of discovery modules in the Enterprise and Innovation theme or in the Learning a language subtheme.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| COMP2211 | Operating Systems | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP2221 | Networks | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP2321 | Formal Languages and Finite Automata | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP2421 | Numerical Computation | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP2611 | Artificial Intelligence | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP2711 | Algorithms and Data Structures I | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP2721 | Algorithms and Data Structures II | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP2811 | User Interfaces | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP2912 | Software Engineering Principles | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP2913 | Software Engineering Project | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP8002 | Placement (Year 2) | credits | 01 Jun to 31 Aug |
Optional modules:
Students may study up to a maximum of 20 credits of the following optional modules:
| COMP2011 | Web Application Development | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP2121 | Data Mining | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP2932 | Compiler Design and Construction | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may choose to study up to a maximum of 20 credits of Discovery Modules from the Enterprise and innovation theme or from the Learning a Language subtheme.
Students may choose to study up to a maximum of 20 credits of Discovery Modules from the Enterprise and innovation theme or from the Learning a Language subtheme.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| COMP8003 | Placement (Year 3) | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| COMP3911 | Secure Computing | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP3932 | Synoptic Project (EPA) | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study 70 credits from the following optional modules:
| COMP3011 | Web Services and Web Data | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP3211 | Distributed Systems | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP3221 | Parallel Computation | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP3223 | Cryptography | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP3611 | Machine Learning | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP3631 | Intelligent Systems and Robotics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP3736 | Information Visualization | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP3771 | User Adaptive Intelligent Systems | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP3811 | Computer Graphics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP3910 | Combinatorial Optimisation | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP3940 | Graph Algorithms and Complexity Theory | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP5122M | Data Science | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP5123M | Cloud Computing Systems | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMP5125M | Blockchain Technologies | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS3990 | Innovation Thinking and Practice | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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