2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MEng, BSc Computer Science

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

A-level: AAA including Mathematics
IT or Engineering Diploma: Grade A (plus A or above in A-level Mathematics).
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 Computer Science

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Computer Science

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Computing

Professional Body Offering Accreditation:

British Computer Society (BCS)

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/2024 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme:

MEng, BSc Computer Science (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Computer Science is a dynamic and fast-moving area of study which opens opportunities in many different industrials sectors. Developments in Computer Science are radically changing the way that we interact with each other, process data and make decisions.
The programme covers the broad range of topics and application areas of Computer Science with a focus on the research specialisms of the School of Computing. The curriculum is aligned with the ACM/IEEE/AAAI Computer Science Curriculum specification (ACM/IEEE/AAAI CS2023) and the Computing QAA Subject benchmark statement.
Topics delivered in the curriculum include;
• Algorithms and Complexity
• Architecture and Organisation
• Artificial intelligence
• Data Management
• Foundations of programming languages
• Graphics and interactive techniques
• Human-computer interaction
• Mathematical and Statistical foundations
• Networking and Communication
• Operating Systems
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Security
• Society, Ethics and professionalism
• Software development fundamentals
• Software engineering
• Specialised platform development
• System fundamentals
Either an industrial placement, or a study abroad year is available as part of this programme studied between year 2 and year 3, or between year 3 and year 4.
The primary focus of the programme is to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge and behaviours required of a Computer Scientist to allow both opportunities of further study and a career in industry. Graduates from this programme should be able to;
• Practice computer science in an industrial/commercial context, demonstrating awareness of legal, social, ethic and professional considerations.
• Demonstrate a mastery of the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills across all core areas outlined above by applying them to real world problems.
• Advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

In the final year of the programme advanced and contemporary topics in Computer Science are introduced with a focus on applications and impact on society. The final year will primarily be research led and will aim to develop skills that are highly sought by potential employers.

Year1 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory 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:

Year4 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 90 credits from the following optional modules:

Last updated: 19/09/2024 16:36:14

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