Computer Science BSc (Hons)
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Duration and mode of study: Full time: four years including a placement year. Fees: This is a resource intensive course, so it costs £8,600. Start date: You can start this course in September.
As part of my course, I took part in a placement year at Chiasma Data. This was extremely useful, not just for learning new programming languages and techniques, but also finding out more about me and my preferred style of work. Michael Powell
About the course On this course, you will study Computer Science and learn to become a computer programmer. Throughout the course you will gain the knowledge and develop the skills that the industry are looking for. You will learn the foundations of computer science, software development and programming.
Autumn Spring
Stage one
Programming I
Subjects in Computer Science
Foundations of Computer Science
Programming II
Autumn
Stage TWO
Software touches almost every aspect of our daily lives. Software is made by computer programmers, and those who get the best jobs and make the best software have a deep understanding of Computer Science.
Computational Mathematics
Networks and Security
Databases
Graphics I
Spring
Entry requirements: You will usually need 260 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list).
Introduction to Computer Science
Team Project
Software Engineering
Application Development
Placement Year
Autumn
UCAS code: I100
Videogames, word processors, websites and mobile apps are all different kinds of software. Software is what makes computers useful and the internet possible, but did you know that many appliances and even modern cars wouldn’t run without it?
Study modules
Stage THREE
Where you will study: Derby Campus, Kedleston Road
Why choose this course?
Spring
Factfile
Systems Programming
Distributed Systems
Enterprise Systems
Language Design and Implementation
Independent Studies
Teaching and learning You will study computer science with a strong emphasis on practical programming skills, by using cutting-edge software development tools in our industry standard labs.
What you will cover You will explore the core topics of computer science including computer graphics, software engineering, databases, enterprise systems, systems programming computer language design and implementation. You will also spend a year in industry on work placement. You will work alongside industry professionals and you will see how the knowledge and skills you’ve learnt are put into practice, giving you a distinct advantage when applying for graduate jobs.
You will also spend a year in industry on placement, working alongside industry professionals, enhancing your career prospects and giving you a distinct advantage in the job market.
Additional information This course is taught by experienced computer scientists and ex-industry professionals who continue to maintain active links to the industry. You will also study a common year which is
shared amongst all our technical degrees to ensure students possess the foundational knowledge needed to complete their studies. Your career Upon graduation, you will discover industry demand for your new, highly developed skills in software development. The majority of computing jobs require software development abilities and experience, so whether you want to be a software engineer, project manager, technical architect or chief technology officer, this degree will help you get there. This programme is geared toward careers in the software industry or further education in computing.