Computer Science BSc (Hons)

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Overview

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Degree

UCAS code: 1K45 112 UCAS points
  1. BSc (Hons) Computer Science

    • Home Applicant
    • Full time, 3/4 years
    • 9250 Per year
  2. BSc (Hons) Computer Science

    • Home Applicant
    • Part time
    • Pro-rata full time fee
  3. BSc (Hons) Computer Science

    • International Applicant
    • Full time, 3/4 years
    • 14580 Per year

Degree with foundation year

UCAS code: 1M58 64 UCAS points
  1. BSc (Hons) Computer Science

    • Home Applicant
    • Full time 4/5 years
    • 9250 Per year
  2. BSc (Hons) Computer Science

    • International Applicant
    • Full time 4/5 years
    • 14580 Per year

What makes this course different

  • Highly rated by our students

    90% of students surveyed on this course responded positively to questions on “The Teaching on my Course” in the 2023 National Student Survey. (NSS 2023, Results published 10 August 2023)

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  • Ranked 2nd

    Our Computer Science courses ranked 1st in London and 2nd in the Country for “The Teaching On My Course” and “Assessment and Feedback” (National Student Survey 2023, Results published 10 August 2023)

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  • Recognition in the industry

    We have Microsoft IT Academy and CompTIA Academy status, so your qualification will be recognised and valued anywhere in the IT sector.

Accreditation

British Computer Society (BCS)

We are accredited by British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, meaning your degree will be recognised worldwide.

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Course modules

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Key Skills

Mental Wealth; Professional Life (Group Project)

Level 4 Primers

Applied Maths

Introduction to Computing

Business Information Systems

Throughout the course, you'll be encouraged to apply your skills to a range of practical problems. In your first year, you'll gain a solid grounding in computer science fundamentals, including information systems modelling and design, software development, networks, web technologies and mathematics tailored to computing.

Information Systems Modelling and Design

Software Development

Maths for Computing

Computer Systems and Networks

Web Technologies

Mental Wealth; Professional Life 1 (IT Project Pitching)

In your second year, you'll learn about databases, web and mobile applications development, and data structures, and will complete a 70-hour work placement.

Database Systems

Data Structures & Algorithms

Web and Mobile App Development

Mental Wealth; Professional Life 2 (Computing in Practice)

Advanced Programming

Data Communications and Networks

Optional placement

For your final year, you'll have the chance to specialise in areas such as mobile application development, network security, distributed systems and artificial intelligence. You'll be encouraged and supported to find work experience to enhance your practical skills, and we'll help you find a work placement if you choose to work for a year in the industry during your course. In addition to your practical skills, you'll learn about the social and cultural implications of the digital revolution, gaining an understanding of professional and ethical issues in computer science.

Computer and Network Security

Artificial Intelligence

Mental Wealth; Professional Life 3 (Project)

Mobile and Distributed Systems

Advanced Topics in Computer Science

NOTE: Modules are subject to change. For those studying part time courses the modules may vary.

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Your future career

A computer science qualification opens doors across various sectors, not just in technology. Our BCS-accredited degree, together with our Microsoft IT and CompTIA Academy status, ensures your IT degree is highly respected globally. Whether you aim for postgraduate studies, cutting-edge research, or launching a startup, we provide comprehensive support. With us, you're not just earning a degree; you're investing in limitless opportunities and a transformative future

Industry links

We have links with Microsoft, Cisco and Amazon.

Graduate employers

Some of our graduates have gone into computing roles at Amazon, Zara, Hilton Hotels, Poundland and Sainsbury's.

Job roles

You could go into roles in the following areas: information security, software design, data analytics, software engineering, network, system or database administration, systems architecture, education or technical sales.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.

It is a huge privilege and honour to be able to make a difference to people's lives, from all backgrounds, and to be part of a university that offers these transformational opportunities to students that may have not been given these opportunities before."

Dr Aaron Kans

Head of Department (Computer Science & Digital Technologies)

How we support your career ambitions

We offer dedicated careers support, further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed. You can focus on building interpersonal skills through group work and benefit from our investment in the latest cutting edge technologies and facilities.

Career Zone

This digital platform provides you with careers and employability resources, including:

  • Jobs board for internships, placements, graduate opportunities, flexible part-time work 
  • Mentoring programmes for insight with industry experts 
  • 1-2-1 career coaching services 
  • Careers workshops and employer events 
  • Learning pathways to gain new skills and industry insight

Mental Wealth programme

Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you've mastered. Some of these are externally validated by corporations like Amazon and Microsoft.

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We are careers first

Our teaching methods and geographical location put us right up top:

  • Work-based projects
  • Networking and visits to leading organisations
  • Support in starting a new business
  • London on our doorstep

How you'll learn

When not attending timetabled lectures or workshops, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. This will typically involve skills development through online study, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects and preparing coursework assignments and presentations. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities including online resources, specialist facilities, such as game labs, the library, the full Microsoft Office software, including MS Teams, and Moodle: our Virtual Learning Environment.

    Guided independent study

    We encourage an educational experience that is active, social, collaborative, engaging and student-owned. You will have access to a variety of resources ensuring your learning experience goes beyond the classroom.

    When not attending timetabled lectures you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. As a computer science student, you'd expect a lot of your learning to take place via technology, and you'd be right!

    Our Docklands campus has excellent computing resources, including specialised labs to study networking and operating system environments such as Windows and Linux.

    You'll be given software tools for programming, database development, computer-aided software engineering, internet access and web-based development.

    You'll gain insights from our industrial partners through guest lectures and visits which ensure that you stay on top of what this dynamic industry demands.

    A significant proportion of your time will also be spent working in groups with your fellow students. Experience in group work is essential for graduates who wish to work in the IT industry.

    Academic support

    Our teaching staff will give you a great deal of personal attention and feedback as you get to grips with the course content. You'll have an academic adviser to oversee your progress, module leaders for different parts of the course and tutors for each year group. If you need a bit of extra help with certain skills such as academic writing, English, maths or statistics,  our Academic Tutors offer workshops, drop-in sessions and one-to-one appointments to help our students achieve their potential.

    Dedicated personal tutor

    Our teaching staff will give you a great deal of personal attention and feedback as you get to grips with the course content. You'll have an academic adviser to oversee your progress, module leaders for different parts of the course and tutors for each year group. If you need a bit of extra help with certain skills such as academic writing, English, maths or statistics,  our Academic Tutors offer workshops, drop-in sessions and one-to-one appointments to help our students achieve their potential.

    Workload

    Each year you will spend 120 hours of timetabled learning  and teaching  activities. This includes lectures, tutorial classes, practical hands-on computer lab classes and weekly catch up sessions.

    These are contact hours with tutors, teaching staff and your group members.

    • Year 1: schedule teaching  - 288 hours; guided independent study -912 hours. 
    • Year 2: schedule teaching  - 288 hours; guided independent study -912 hours. 
    • Year 3: schedule teaching  - 288 hours; guided independent study -912 hours.

    Your timetable

    You will receive your personalised timetable at the beginning of the academic year depending on your course. Whilst we make every effort to ensure timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week between 9am and 6pm.

    Class sizes

    The size of classes can vary depending on the nature of the course, module and activity. This can range from large groups in a lecture theatre setting, to smaller groups taking part in seminars and collaborative work.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course. 

All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. You will always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face-to-face assessments.

Campus and facilities

Docklands Campus, London, E16 2RD

Who teaches this course

This course is delivered by the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.

The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.

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What our students and staff say

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The curriculum is delivered by highly skilled and qualified lecturers who are always willing to help us not only in the areas pertinent to their modules but also in our endeavours outside of the classroom. The assessments are well-planned for the overall development of our ability to think outside the box whilst working on real-life projects. The world-class facilities and support I have received as an international student from Nepal have made me realise that choosing UEL to mould my career path was the best decision that I’ve ever made."

Roman Shrestha

BSc (Hons) Computer Science graduate

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I enrolled on a foundation year and left with a first-class honours degree. A huge thank you for the opportunities given to me and many others a chance to achieve and learn. The supervisor who taught me in my first and final year and my final project supervisor genuinely cares and takes pride in his work. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher."

Mohammed Yasin Ali

BSc (Hons) Computer Science