BSc (Hons) Computer Science

You'll learn how to understand the theoretical issues underlying a problem and how to engineer a solution. You can experiment with speech recognition, voice synthesis, text summarisation, machine translation, robot learning and control, computational biology or virtual reality. Embark on a transformative journey with our innovative and comprehensive three-year BSc in Computer Science. Delve into the core concepts of computer science to develop your problem-solving skills, and learn how to apply your knowledge to engineer solutions that shape our digital world. In this ever-evolving field, there are no shortage of subjects to explore, and you will have the chance to experiment with cutting-edge technologies to develop your skills. These include speech recognition, voice synthesis, text summarisation, and machine learning to name a few. Core modules in years one and two will provide you with the foundations of computer science, while in the final year a range of optional modules will allow you to tailor your studies to your own interests. These include topics such as software reengineering, cyber security, and more. On top of these specialised modules, the focus of your final year is a dissertation project, where you will have scope for creative and intellectual exploration through a year-long individual project, guided by one of your lecturers. As well as learning to program and think critically, you will be encouraged to work in teams, develop your communication skills, and think about the impact of your work in a real-world context. These are essential for a career in industry or research, and demonstrate the well-rounded education our programme will provide you.

The A Level entry requirements for this course are: A*AA; AAA A*AA, including Maths; AAA, including Maths and Computer Science A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification AAA, including Maths + A in a relevant EPQ; AAB, including A in Maths and B in Computer Science + A in a relevant EPQ; AAA, including Maths + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths; AAB, including A in Maths and B in Computer Science + A in AS or B in A Level Further MathsInternational Baccalaureate 38, with 6 in Higher Level Maths; 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and Computer Science; 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths, and A in a computer science-based extended essay; 34, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and 5 in Higher Level Computer Science, and A in a computer science-based extended essayBTEC Extended Diploma D*DD in Engineering, Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science and Physical Science streams), IT or Computing + A in A Level MathsBTEC Diploma D*D in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level MathsT Level Distinction in the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level MathsScottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s AAAAA + A in Maths; AAABB + AA in Maths and Computing ScienceWelsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels A + A*A, including Maths; A + AA in Maths and Computer ScienceAccess to HE Diploma Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include 18 credits in Maths) and 3 at Merit