Skip to content / Skip to navigation

BSc Honours Computer Science

Length of Course:

Three-year, full-time; four-year, full-time sandwich; four-year, full-time with Foundation

UCAS code

G402; with Foundation G401

G402H; with Foundation G401H

Location

Central London (Cavendish).

This degree will give you the right IT skills and knowledge to be able to shape the future of businesses and organisations. The broadly-based course covers the areas of computer science, software development and information systems, providing an excellent basis for a rapidly changing environment. The key aspects of this course are its flexibility and the ability for the students to build customised courses within the broad area of computer science. Students will be able to follow recommended pathways in a range of computing areas.

Course Content

Year 1 (Credit Level 4)

The course shares this year with BEng Software Engineering and BEng Mobile and Web Computing. On completing this year you may change to either of these two courses. Subjects of study include:
  • Computer Organisation
  • English Language Skills
  • Information Modelling
  • Mathematics for Computing
  • Programming Methodology
  • Software Engineering Principles
  • Web Technology

Year 2 (Credit Level 5)

Subjects of study include:

  • Database Fundamentals
  • Object-Oriented Development
  • Professional Practice
  • Project Management
  • Web Programming

plus two options from one of the following pathways:

  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Intelligence
  • Multimedia, Network and Security

Year 3 (Credit Level 6)

Subjects of study include:

  • Project

between two and six options from one of the following pathways:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Information Systems
  • Multimedia, Network and Security
  • Other Options

Sandwich placement year

The course offers you the opportunity to take a 12-month placement between Year 2 and Year 3 (Credit Levels 5 and 6). This will give you the practical skills to accompany your theoretical knowledge, and bring you a competitive edge in the job market.

Teaching and assessment

The course combines lecture, tutorial and practical laboratory elements. Formal exams are supported by continuous assessment.

Associated careers

You may find employment in multimedia production houses, corporate environments (marketing, communications, information technology, and training departments), in educational institutions, the media and film industry and in entertainment. Employment possibilities include multimedia authoring specialist, website developer, interface design, project/production manager. You may also apply for a research degree in a relative area.

Entry Requirements

Qualification type Grade/points

  • A Levels CCC/AA
  • International Baccalaureate 28 points
  • BTEC National Diploma/Certificate MMM/DD
  • Advanced Diploma Grade C in IT or Engineering and relevant ASL at Grade C

If you do not have the required qualifications you should consider our Foundation Course.

Further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries

Course Leader

Phil Trwoga

Email: trwogap@wmin.ac.uk

Admissions Office

Tel: +44 (0)20 7911 5883
Fax: +44 (0)20 7911 5079
Email: cav-admissions@westminster.ac.uk


Apply