BSc (Hons) Computer Science Degree

Program Overview

This practical degree in Computer Programming emphasizes Java and Python proficiency. Students gain hands-on experience through projects and industry collaborations, preparing them for careers in software development. The program is accredited by the British Computer Society and offers optional modules in DevOps, Immersive Technologies, and UX Strategies. Graduates have secured roles at leading organizations such as IBM and Fujitsu UK.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This practical degree encourages you to develop an extensive knowledge of computer programming using Java and Python. A range of projects will also help you build practical experience in designing, building and implementing computer systems, culminating in a major final-year software development project. We believe it is important that you enter the world of work with a range of skills that enable you to succeed, and actively focus on enhancing your employability throughout the degree. You will be supported to gain work experience throughout your degree, and recent students have worked with a wide range of companies including large organisations such as the NHS, General Dynamics, Qinetiq, Garmin, Rackspace, the Met Office, Ordnance Survey and Capita and many more local SMEs such as CleverTouch, Transactor Global Solutions, Zentive, Westermo and MWR Security. Thanks to the course team's close links with industry, the curriculum is informed through a range of guest speakers, live briefs and access to regular British Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT) meetings, held at the University. Professional practice also extends into the curriculum with several current staff accredited in Prince2, Oracle Java and SQL, E-C Council Certified Ethical Hacker and through the Solent University Cisco Academy. This course is part of the South Coast Institute of Technology (IoT), a partnership of colleges, universities and industry-leading employers to create new career opportunities in the technology sector. IoT courses like this one are precisely tailored to the needs of employers in the maritime, engineering and digital industries – industries which are hungry for talented new engineers, technologists, technicians and creatives like you.

Outline:

Year One

• Core Modules:
• Problem Solving though Programming
• Introduction to Networks and Security
• UX
• Introduction to Databases
• Data Analysis, Tools and Application
• Web Technologies

Year Two

• Core Modules:
• Research Methods Project
• Web Application Development
• Advanced Database Systems
• Analytics and Business Intelligence
• Object Oriented Design and Development
• Human Computer Interaction

Year Three

• Core Modules:
• Dissertation Project
• Data Science
• Industrial Consulting Project
• Optional Modules:
• DevOps
• Contemporary Web Applications
• Immersive Technologies
• UX Strategies

Assessment:

You may be assessed by a combination of:

• Coursework
• Individual presentations
• In-class tests
• Project work
• Practical activities

Teaching:

You will learn by:

• Collaborative learning
• Directed learning
• Guided learning

Careers:

Recent course graduates have gone on to various roles in the software industry, in roles at organisations such as IBM, Si Digital, LeadStream, Fujitsu UK and Guernsey Post.

Other:

• The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).
• The course is part of the South Coast Institute of Technology (IoT).
• The course has access to specialist facilities, including a usability lab with eye-tracking facilities.
• The course team has wide-ranging experience of business computing, computer systems, networking, web development and software engineering.

• UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,250 per year
• International full-time fees: £16,125 per year