Computer Science (User Experience) BSc (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
St Mary's University's Computer Science (User Experience) program equips students with the skills to design and evaluate user interfaces. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, and hands-on projects, students gain expertise in user research, design, and programming. Graduates are prepared for careers in UX design, technology, finance, and healthcare.
Program Outline
Outline:
Course Content:
- User research and analysis
- User interface design
- Advanced user experience design
- Object-oriented programming
- Web design and development
- Data structures and algorithms
- Artificial intelligence
- Data visualisation
- Software testing and quality assurance
- Usability testing and evaluation
- Advanced topics in computer science
Course Structure:
The program is a 3-year full-time or 6-year part-time degree. The modules listed are available to students in the 2023/24 academic year and may be different for 2024/25.
Individual Modules:
- Year 1:
- Computer systems and networks
- Mathematics for computer science
- Programming principles and techniques
- Database systems
- Year 2:
- Object-oriented programming
- Web design and development
- Data structures and algorithms
- Artificial intelligence
- User Research and Analysis
- Year 3:
- Team project
- Data visualisation
- User Interface design
- Individual project
- Software testing and quality assurance
- Usability testing and evaluation
- Advanced topics in computer science
- Advanced User Experience design
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
The program utilizes various assessment methods, including:
- User experience (UX) projects
- UX portfolios
- User interaction case studies
- Written assignments
- Computer-based tests
- Group design projects
- Peer assessments
- Dissertations
- Poster presentations
Feedback:
Feedback is provided on assessments within 15 working days, adhering to the university's policy.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program is taught at St Mary's campus in Twickenham, London, through lectures and workshops.
Faculty:
The faculty consists of experienced professionals in user experience and computer science.
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
This degree equips graduates with transferrable skills, opening up potential careers in UX design and sectors like technology, finance, and healthcare. Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- UX designer
- UX architect
- Database UX developer
- UX/UI developer
- Product designer
Other:
- The program offers optional industrial placements and internships in UX and computing.
- Students have access to modern UX labs, industry software and platforms, and a rich resource library.
- One-to-one support is available from dedicated lecturers.
Disclaimer
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- Home: £9,250
- International: £16,320
- Please note: these fees are annual and may increase in line with inflation each year subject to the Government's review of Higher Education Funding.
