Computer Science BSc(Hons)

Overview

Information and communications technologies are the basis of many systems in all aspects of life. At the centre of these systems are software components whose correctness and reliability are crucial. The specialists who develop these software components need to be skilled in the design of algorithms and data structures, and knowledgeable about the hardware with which the software will interact.
This course develops such specialists in software/hardware interface design, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges presented by the expanding use of the internet.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
Sandwich: 4 years

UCAS code G400
Course content

Course structure

A distinctive feature of the programme is the third year which is usually spent on a paid professional placement in a leading organisation. This enables students to use their accumulated specialist skills, and provides invaluable experience when approaching the job market on graduation.

Areas of study

This course is part of the computing undergraduate programme which offers a range of different specialist degrees. A common first semester allows you to become familiar with the different specialisms before making a final choice about which one to follow.
Among the subjects explored are object-oriented software design and implementation, formal specification, computer systems architecture and operating systems.

Syllabus

Year 1: common modules
Programming
Databases
Web Design
Internet Applications
Requirements Analysis
Human Computer Interaction
Professional Practice
Computing Context
Year 1: course-specific modules
Mathematics
Maintaining Computer Systems
Year 2
Object-oriented Software Design and Implementation
Specification and Reasoning
Computer Systems Architecture
Models of Machines and Computation
Languages and Machines
Operating Systems
User-centred Design for Interaction
Research Methods
Year 3
Placement
Year 4
A major project
Specification and Refinement
Rigorous Object-oriented Modelling
Computer Graphics Algorithms
Real-time Systems and Concurrency
Options
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.
ND/C (Level 3):
DMM.
International Baccalaureate:
32 points.
QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
Foundation degree/HND
direct to years 2 or 3. HNC may also count towards direct entry.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
Location

Location Moulsecoomb
Career opportunities

Graduates with this degree have become software developers and real-time system designers.

Visit the careers centre website.
Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

BSc Hons Computer Science [J4EG011]

UK/EU 9,000 GBP
Island Students 9,000 GBP
International 12,500 GBP

When on a placement (sandwich) year, students pay a reduced fee in the placement year of this course. This is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee is likely to increase with inflation.