BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Richmond American University London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 15,645 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* EU, INT & US | UK : £9,250
Introduction
At Richmond we aim to provide a unique experience. Studying Computer Science with us, in a new IT lab at our brand new campus building in Chiswick Park, you will gain cutting edge technical skills and transferable knowledge which are in high demand from industry.
With emerging tech that influences everything from healthcare to agriculture, you could be at the heart of the latest innovations. By the time you graduate as a skilled computer scientist, you’ll have had the opportunity to develop the skills that employers want, as well as the connections and experience to stand out in the jobs market.
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Scholarships and Funding
A range of scholarships are available for both undergraduate and master's students, see our website for details.
Curriculum
Year 1
Modules
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Environment
- Functions with Applications
- Tools for Change
- Visual Thinking /Narratives of Change
- Research & Writing I
Year 2
Modules
- Introduction to Programming
- Operating Systems
- Data & Algorithms
- Front End Web Design
- Probability & Statistics I
- Maths of Argument and Reasoning
- Social Change in Practice
- Research & Writing II
Year 3
Modules
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Computer Networks
- Programming for Industry
- Sustainable & Ethical Computing
- Cyber Security
- Social Change Options
And one of the following:
- Advanced Computer Applications for Business
- Data Science
- Database Systems
Year 4
Modules
- Senior Project 1
- Senior Project 2
- Artificial Intelligence
And 4 of the following:
- Internship
- World Internship
- Project Management for IT
- Data Mining
- Computer Graphics
- Games Technology
- Human Computer Interaction
- Brain & Cognition
Program Outcome
- Get ahead in the graduate jobs market and increase your earning potential. Graduate roles in computer science often have relatively high starting salaries
- Our strong focus on the sustainable and ethical implications of computer science will help you make informed choices about innovation and development as a future computer scientist
- Gain invaluable knowledge in highly current, industry topics from artificial intelligence to cyber security
- Combine Computer Science as your major with a minor in a subject of your choice, which could be International Business, Marketing or Psychology, opening up multiple career choices when you graduate
- Capitalise on internship opportunities created by our excellent industry contacts, making our students highly employable
- Gain a global education by studying abroad through Richmond’s international partner organisations – choose from a wide range of destinations from the US to Australia, Thailand to Spain