Computing & Web

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

  • UCAS code: G400 BSc/CpS
  • Length: 3-4 years
  • Not available part-time

2013 entry

 

Choosing computer science here at Teesside University gives you the chance to study a number of subjects from programming, mobile development, artificial intelligence, cloud and web services through to embedded systems and software architecture. This degree gives you the opportunity to choose your specialty via themes, which are based on traditional areas of computer science. You also take part in a business project - an opportunity to undertake a industry-relevant development work.

There are a number of subject areas to select from including:

  • programming
  • networks and computer security
  • systems design and databases
  • artificial intelligence
  • embedded systems
  • software architecture

How you learn

You attend a combination of lectures and practical sessions for each module. Lectures concentrate on teaching the principles while practical sessions allow you to put these principles into practice in purpose built labs. Throughout your practical sessions you receive feedback on your work and progress. You often work on a piece of work for several weeks building a deeper understanding of the subject as you work. The feedback you receive will help you to get the most out of your learning.

In your final year you also undertake a personal project which integrates much of the work you have studied in previous years.

How you are assessed

A variety of assessment methods are used. Your assessments are designed to build on the work you undertake in class, because your learning continues through the assessment period. An in-course assessment often consists of a practical exercise and an associated report helping you to develop both technical and business skills.

Professional placement

During the course of the Computer Science degree you have the opportunity to do an industrial placement.

A placement year offers you a fantastic opportunity to work for a year in the industry, developing knowledge and understanding in a professional environment. You get hands-on experience that will improve your employment prospects when you graduate. Our placements team offer help and support throughout the placement process including guidance on applications and interviews, to help you get a placement that suits you.

Career opportunities

Our computing students go into a wide range of careers, both nationally and globally. Graduates have gone on to work in the power industry, avionics and the pharmaceutical industry.

The degree also provides an excellent basis for postgraduate study and research.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 280 tariff points from at least two A levels (or equivalent). You're expected to come for an interview.

For additional information please see the entry requirements in our admissions section

International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting Your Country

More information

  • Computing and Web Teesside has fantastic state-of-the-art facilities for web and computing students including a wide range of web, multimedia, network and programming studios. This environment prepares students for work in industry by promoting team work and the use of case studies, problem solving and methods such as peer programming. (2 mins)
  • School of Computing facilities The School of Computing has fantastic state-of-the-art facilities including a green screen sound stage and recording studio, laboratories equipped to industry standard and running the latest software, and a motion capture studio – giving student s the experience and skills needed in industry. (5 mins)
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