Bradford, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 24,180 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international / home: GBP 9,462 | part-time: home: GBP 4,732
Key Summary
Introduction
Computer science is the foundation of many exciting and cutting-edge topics, technologies, and applications. This covers AI, Big Data, and Cybersecurity, which span almost every aspect of our lives; from smartphone app development to the self-driving assistance that revolutionizes the safety and efficiency of our transport systems.
Due to the pandemic, computer-related skills have become more and more important with the requirements of working remotely. Converting to Computer Science could develop your problem-solving and practical skills. You will also establish specialist knowledge of tools and techniques for creating intelligent algorithms and software.
On this conversion course, you will benefit from over 50 years of academic experience in computer science. You will also learn how to integrate a diverse set of skills from a variety of topics into real-world applications, through our industry-focused curriculum.
Combining computer science with subject knowledge from your first degree will make you a unique, highly employable graduate.
You will study topics such as:
- Programming
- Applied machine learning
- Big data strategy
- Access to Amazon’s AWS program
- Machine learning
- Networks
- Intelligent systems
You will be challenged to combine and apply these topics on practical projects with career-launching outcomes. As an extension, the delivered computer science principle will also support social science-relevant topics including ethics, social enterprise, or social justice.
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Curriculum
What you will study
Core:
- Software development
- Applied machine learning
- Mobile application development
- Applied topics in computer science
- Dissertation
- Networks
- Introductory workshops in Weeks 4-5
Option:
- Cloud AI
- Network Security
- Big data visualisation
- Applied machine learning and big data strategy
- Industrial big data analysis and mining
- Business system security
Learning and assessment
You will experience a range of teaching and learning environments. Concepts, principles, and theories are generally explored in formal lectures, demonstrated in laboratory classes, and practiced in associated tutorials and seminars.
Career Opportunities
Career Support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programs. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work, and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.
Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans by exploring options and refining job-hunting skills. In most of our programs, Career Development Advisers directly input the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.
Career Prospects
The obtained skills can accelerate your career development as you are likely to use computers in all places of work. Once you have completed this course you could continue working in your current position with the addition of computer-related skills.
These skills are noted as important for lifelong learning. However, the conversion course also develops opportunities to convert your career. Using your new computer science skills, you could explore new positions as a milestone in your career path.
Throughout this course, we will demonstrate and offer guidance to illustrate how your skill development will enhance your employability.