This course is ideal if you have an interest in technology and software development and how they can be applied to benefit individuals and organisations.
Core topics include foundations of computation, programming, multimedia, networks, databases, operating systems, software engineering and professional issues. In addition, you’ll choose from a wide range of specialist modules to tailor your degree to your interests. As well as gaining an understanding of the wider context in which systems operate, you’ll develop your communication and team-working skills. Thanks to the nature of this degree, you’ll develop the broad skills many employers are looking for while keeping your career options open.
University of Hertfordshire
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Entry Requirements
| UCAS points | A Level | BTEC | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112-120 | BBC - BBB | DMM - DDM | Overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3 | 112-120 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 4 or above |
GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics.
All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
Career Prospects
There are careers opportunities in many employment sectors, including the IT industry, business, education and government. Our graduates have become software developers, programmers, web developers, business analysts, database administrators, project managers and IT consultants, or have studied for postgraduate degrees.
Recent graduates have become software developers, programmers, web developers, project managers, software engineers and IT consultants, or have gone on to postgraduate study. Graduates have landed jobs at companies such as FDM, Deutsche Bank, Oracle, Ford and many other world-class organisations.
Course Details
Computer Science is both an academic and a practical subject so you will be taught in different ways such as lectures, smaller group tutorials, supervised practicals (labs) and self-study including experiential learning. Assessment is by a mix of in-class tests, exams, and coursework.
The School has well equipped laboratory facilities, with PCs running Windows 7 and/or Linux and a whole range of industry-standard and educational software from Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, and others. There are specialist labs for networking, multimedia, devices, robotics, and projects.
In addition to scheduled classes, about 16 hours per week in Year 1, you will be expected to spend the same amount of time in self-study taking advantage of the University's extensive and up-to-date facilities. These include the Learning Resource Centres (LRCs), open 24x7, with over 1,200 computer workstations and wifi access, Studynet our versatile online study environment accessible on and off campus, and open access to our labs.
Most of our students own their own PC or Mac, but this is not essential since you can use the university facilities. StudyNet allows you to access electronic learning resources, electronic discussion with staff and other students and, for some modules, submit coursework 24/7 from anywhere in the world!
What you will learn
You will be taught the fundamental principles of the subject, which will be illustrated with current real-world technologies and applications wherever possible.
First Year
You will be taught the foundations of Computer Science, including a problem solving approach to programming, modelling and representing data, computer design, networks, operating systems and devices.
Second Year
You will deepen your understanding and develop more advanced skills. You will study contemporary issues in the social, professional, ethical and legal aspects of computing. Modules also cover software development, databases, algorithms and data structures, operating systems and networks. The Second Year gives you the opportunity to choose two additional modules.
Work placement/study abroad year
You may choose to undertake a paid work placement or study abroad at one of our worldwide partner universities.
Final Year
There are core modules on computer security, project planning, the user experience and concurrency, plus two modules of your choice. You will also undertake an individual project, typically an extensive piece of practical and written work.
Year 1
Human dimensions of computing
Programming
Models and methods in computing
Platforms for computing
Year 2
Contemporary issues
Database concepts
Computer science development exercise
Algorithms and data structures
Operating systems and networks
Optional modules
Artificial intelligence
Computer architecture
Cognitive and social robotics
The c family
Year 3
Project planning
User experience
Computer systems security
Concurrency
Computer science project
Optional modules
Artificial life
Software quality
Embedded systems development
Machine learning and neural computing
Programming paradigms
Quantum computing
Mobile computing
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