COMPUTER SCIENCE BSC (HONS) Our Computer Science degree provides you with a balance of knowledge and skills to design and implement software systems to the high professional standards demanded by industry. You will study object-oriented software design, learn systems development skills and how to apply them in practice. This will form the basis for a career as a professional software developer who can work effectively on a wide range of computing platforms.
CAREER OPTIONS
The course is designed to equip you for a career at the cutting edge of developments in software and information technologies. There is a strong emphasis on programming modern computing platforms, ranging from embedded systems through industry-standard PCs to highly distributed systems.
This course provides you with a range of technical and interpersonal skills that will prepare you for a variety of careers at the leading edge of computing. Our collaboration with industry and the industrial placement scheme will provide you with the opportunity to be involved in new developments in the very dynamic and fast-moving IT industry. Graduates from this course are highly sought after by a range of employers, including software houses, computer and electronic equipment suppliers and manufacturers and IT service providers for business and industry. As a graduate of the course you could find employment developing software applications for industry, providing, managing and supporting the range IT services required by industry.
SCHOLARSHIPS
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
TOTAL The opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading oil and gas groups reflects the strong industrial ties of this course. To find out more please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships
The programme aims to provide you with a balance of knowledge and skills to design and implement software, as well as hardware, systems to a professional standard. It is designed to equip you for a career at the cutting edge of developments in software and information technologies.
ACCREDITATION Nvidia, the world leader in visual computing technologies, has accredited our module on Parallel Computing.
REWARDING PLACEMENTS
Year 1 Your first year will introduce you to the creative, practical and intellectual skills you will need as a computing professional. You will learn skills in problem solving and modelling in a computing environment, skills in collaborating with others as part of a team, skills in software design and development and an understanding of how information technology is used in industry and commerce.
“ Studying Computer Science at RGU has definitely prepared me for all aspects of the working world, opening the doors to further my career. I am now enjoying working with Hewlett Packard developing web based systems, performing database management and supporting our customers infrastructure.” Andrew Allan, Computer Science
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