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Computing degrees

Study computing degrees in the city of Brighton & Hove, one of the UK’s leading centres for creative technology and benefit from our partnerships with employers, our well-established professional networks in the city and beyond.

We'll help you think like a computer scientist, to solve problems in a unique way. You'll develop the confidence and knowledge to respond to the challenges and issues that face society today - and the ability to react to future developments. 

These include cyber security, mobile and cloud computing, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and new apps for social media.

In computer science and informatics, 100% of our research impact is assessed as outstanding or very considerable in terms of its reach and significance in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

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Our computing degrees

Undergraduate degrees

Our computer science courses focus on programming techniques and details of how to construct an operating system and how they work. We also offer computer science courses that specialise in artificial Intelligenc or cyber security. The software engineering course focuses primarily on designing big systems, orientated towards business because enterprise is where large scale systems are built.

On undergraduate computing degrees you'll work with programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, and operating systems including Lenox, iOS, Windows, and Android.

  • Computer Science BSc(Hons)
  • Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons)
  • Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons)
  • Software Engineering BSc(Hons)

Our games courses show you how to create software to design and develop games, understand the technology behind them and making the best use of it. You'll use programming languages including Java, C++ and C#, JavaScript.

Computer Science for Games focuses primarily on the programming side of game development. It’s for people who want to write games engines, and understand the fundamentals of games engines. Digital Games Development focuses more on the design side of game development and is for people who build games on top of games engines, creating and importing 3D models and how to get them work within a games engine.

  • Computer Science for Games BSc(Hons)
  • Digital Games Development BSc(Hons)

Higher technical qualifications (HTQs)

HTQs are Level 4 and 5 qualifications such as CertHE, DipHE, HND or foundation degrees.  They are approved against occupational standards decided by employers so you can be sure that what you are learning is relevant to industry.

We offer the following higher technical qualifications:

  • Business Analyst CertHE
  • Data Analyst CertHE
  • Cyber Security Technologist DipHE
  • Software Developer DipHE

Postgraduate degrees

We offer postgraduate study in UXD.

  • User Experience Design MSc

Our accredited course fosters innovation and creativity in interactive design. You'll develop your knowledge of human-computer interaction and design for interactive products in a range of application areas.

During your postgraduate computing degree you'll work alongside researchers in our Centre for Secure, Intelligent and Usable Systems (CSIUS) that explore the interaction between people and software systems from the perspectives of analysis, design, evaluation and visualisation.

With a flexible timetable to suit full-time or part-time students and commuters, and lecturers available to support you in your module choices, there are different study routes available to you.

Professional accreditation

Our Computer Science BSc(Hons), Computer Science for Games BSc(Hons) and Software Engineering BSc(Hons) courses are accredited by BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT.

As well as ensuring that course content provides a foundation to underpin a future career in IT, accreditation also means that a graduate of our degrees in computing meets some or all of the educational requirements for registration with BCS as a:

  • Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and/or
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng / IEng) and/or
  • Registered IT Technician (RITTech)

British Computer Society logoHTQs are approved against occupational standards decided by employers

My career goal was to be a software engineer and before I’d even officially graduated I found the perfect role. I’m a full-time software developer, working mainly in Python. I couldn’t ask for a better job! I started working and straight away I was using theories we’d learned at uni.

Jade, Computer Science BSc(Hons) graduate

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Apply your learning

Work on live client briefs and projects where you'll use your knowledge and skills in real situations and begin to build your own portfolio. 

Study computing degrees at university and choose to do a paid placement year, you'll gain valuable work experience and build confidence as well as a network of contacts.

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Close links with industry

With a digital economy worth over £1bn a year, the city of Brighton & Hove offers opportunities for networking, internships and placements on your doorstep.

Get involved in our regular game jams and Codefest events and develop your skills in programming, teamworking and problem-solving. Events are supported by Brighton companies including Hangar 13, Unity Technologies, Studio Gogo, Electric Square and Brandwatch, who mentor and judge the events.

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 Professional facilities

Get creative with our specialist software and facilities such as our usability lab with eye-tracking technology, HTC Vive, robotics lab, immersive workspace, digitisation/VR lab, 3D graphical software, sensors, 3D printing and visualisation technologies, and games studios.

What jobs can I do with a computing degree or masters?

The world we live in needs computer scientists - nine out of the ten top companies in the world are technology companies.

There is a big community of software engineers, computer scientists and games designers in Brighton, providing you with opportunities for placements and jobs when you graduate.

10 jobs you could do with a computing degree or masters:

  • Applications developer
  • Cyber security specialist
  • Data analyst
  • Forensic computer analyst
  • Game developer
  • IT consultant
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Software engineer
  • UX designer
  • Web designer

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