Computer Science BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
With the digital era continuing to expand rapidly, the role of computing and its impact on our lives is more important than ever. New and innovative computer technologies are constantly being unveiled, with software engineers, systems developers, programmers and analysts playing a vital role in their creation and development.
Benefiting from more than 50 years of successful teaching, our Computer Science course focuses on modern approaches to software systems development, allowing you to explore both the theoretical and practical skills needed to understand programming language concepts, software design methods, secure web systems, computer architecture and computer networks.
The course prepares you for a wide variety of career opportunities, from programming and developer roles to software engineering, with computer technology closely linked with an extensive range of industries such as medicine, education, entertainment, security and architecture.
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Curriculum
First year
- Computer Programming I
- Computer Programming II
- Computer Ethics
- Computer Law and Cyber Security
- Computer Systems
- Computer Networks
- Mathematics for Computing
- Database Design and Implementation
Second year modules:
- Software and Security Management
- Object Oriented Design
- Object Oriented Development
- Web Application Development
- Agile Team Development
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Concurrent and Parallel Algorithms
- Introduction to Research
Third year modules:
- Computing Project
- Systems Building: Methods
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Career Opportunities
Computer Science graduates have gone on to work as associate software engineers, computer engineers, systems engineers, database managers, software developers and web developers for companies including HSBC Bank, Sainsbury’s, MMT Digital, RR Donnelley and Serck Controls.
Graduates can also continue their academic careers by embarking on postgraduate study in either research or taught areas, which provides opportunities for further specialisation and the enhancement of existing skills.