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Loughborough University BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Loughborough University

Loughborough University

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Loughborough, United Kingdom

BSc

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The BSc (Hons) Computer Science program provides a thorough grounding in computer science principles and practices. Students will explore programming, algorithms, and software engineering, while also gaining insights into data analysis and cybersecurity. This degree typically spans three years and emphasizes practical application through individual and group projects.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as software developers, data analysts, or cybersecurity specialists. The skills acquired also prepare students for positions in IT consulting and system analysis, fulfilling the industry’s growing demand for qualified professionals.

Our BCS-accredited Computer Science degree equips you with practical and theoretical computer science skills that are highly sought-after across a range of industries.

Computer technology pervades almost every aspect of our modern lives - from the increasingly sophisticated electronic devices and software applications we use to the way we gather, store, process and analyse data. We are living in a powerful digital age with new technological advances on the horizon.

Computer Science graduates with up-to-the-minute skills and abilities are therefore in high demand across a diverse range of industries. Our BSc in Computer Science course can equip you with the practical and theoretical skills needed to pursue the challenging and rewarding careers that exist in computing.

This British Computer Society (BCS)-accredited course provides you with a strong foundation in the critical areas of computer science, with core modules in such areas as logic, programming and software engineering, while also giving you the opportunity to tailor the degree to your own strengths, interests and career aspirations through specialised optional modules covering areas like robotics and network security. You will conduct your own research project supervised by a member of our academic staff.

You can choose to add additional value to your degree by taking the placement year option and spending a year on professional placement gaining work experience that could give you a competitive edge in the graduate jobs market.