Computer Science - BSc (Hons)

Gain the key skills to enter a fascinating career in software engineering or the general technology industry on this employability-focused computing degree. This practical degree encourages you to develop an extensive knowledge of computer programming using Java and Python. A range of projects will also help you build practical experience in designing, building and implementing computer systems, culminating in a major final-year software development project. We believe it is important that you enter the world of work with a range of skills that enable you to succeed, and actively focus on enhancing your employability throughout the degree. You will be supported to gain work experience throughout your degree, and recent students have worked with a wide range of companies including large organisations such as the NHS, General Dynamics, Qinetiq, Garmin, Rackspace, the Met Office, Ordnance Survey and Capita and many more local SMEs such as CleverTouch, Transactor Global Solutions, Zentive, Westermo and MWR Security. Thanks to the course teams close links with industry, the curriculum is informed through a range of guest speakers, live briefs and access to regular British Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT) meetings, held at the University. Professional practice also extends into the curriculum with several current staff accredited in Prince2, Oracle Java and SQL, E-C Council Certified Ethical Hacker and through the Solent University Cisco Academy. Gain industry-recognised professional qualifications such as PCAP Python Fundamentals. What does this course lead to Recent course graduates have gone on to various roles in the software industry, in roles at organisations such as; IBM, Si Digital, LeadStream, Fujitsu UK and Guernsey Post. Who is this course for This course is ideal for those with a passion for understanding and developing software systems, databases, web development and other computing-related disciplines – and who aspire for a career where they support, research, design, deploy and maintain computing systems.

112-128 UCAS tariff pointsA minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, T-level Merit or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 112 UCAS points.A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications.Note: Students should have a strong interest in learning computer programming as this forms a large part of the course.Direct entry to year two may be offered to holders of an HND or HNC in an appropriate subject.IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual componentTOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component