1 minute read
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Designed in consultation with industry, our professionally accredited Computer Science degree will equip you with a strong knowledge of the key concepts of computing, software and systems.
Creating links between theory and practice, the course covers the theoretical foundations of data and computation, computer architectures, the construction of computers and their operating systems. You will build on these theories to develop a broad range of practical programming and software development skills, along with highly transferable computational thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
You will examine how professional software code is best organised and will begin working at the boundary where software and hardware meet to understand how software can interact with the physical world.
Place of study: Llandaff Campus
Course length: 3-5 years fulltime, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 166) and/or year-long sandwich placement
Entry requirements:
Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS Points
Typical modules*
The degree is based on several compulsory modules across the three years that include, but not limited to:
• Principles of Programming
• Architectures & Operating Systems
• Building for the Web
• Developing Quality Software and Systems
• Object-Oriented System Design
• Cyber Security and Cryptography
Broadening options in year two and three will allow you to specialise in areas such as Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things.
*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up to date information before making an application.
Your future
• Real world experience can be obtained by completing an optional sandwich year placement or industrial internship. Over the past few years, our students have been successful in obtaining placements in nationally competitive schemes with Microsoft, HP, General Electric and the Met Office.
• Specialist pathways in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Robotics and Mobile computing broaden your career options and you will be well placed to fill important gaps in the growing tech sector job market on graduation.
• Professionally accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT, meaning graduates can fulfil part of the criteria to achieve Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
