Department of Computer Science

Our unique undergraduate courses - all you need to succeed

A degree from our Department of Computer Science is an excellent investment for your future. It will sharpen your analytical skills, stretch your creative talents, and equip you with the technical ability you need to succeed in a computing career. You'll have the chance to learn about how computers are used to design programs and to understand cognitive abilities such as language, speech and hearing. There are chances to work in robotics, computational biology, 3D graphics and virtual reality. We can even teach you how to run your own IT-based business, or how to manage someone else's.

Stand out from the crowd

What makes us unique? We believe in giving you hands-on experience in a real professional environment. So, by the time you graduate you're more than ready for the world of work.

In the careers market, you'll stand out from the crowd. It's not unusual for our students to be offered well-paid jobs before they graduate. According to the 2007 National Student Survey, 100% of our graduates find employment within six months of completing their degree course.

• Experience with external business clients in our unique Software Hut
  
  
• Genesys Solutions - the only student-run software company in the UK
  
  
• World-class facilities including virtual reality suite and robot labs
  
  
• Research-led teaching, giving you an insight into future technologies
  
  
• Excellent career prospects after graduation
  
  
• Business programmes and dual degrees with mathematics and languages
  
  
• British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation for the majority of our courses
  
  
• Links with leading companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Daimler, GlaxoSmithKline, Motorola and Nokia
  
  

Find out more about our degree programmes

Year in industry

You have the opportunity to include a year in industry (a work placement year) as part of your degree. Even better, "with Employment Experience" is added to the degree name, thus giving full credit to the added experience.

A degree with Employment Experience offers the chance to spend one year on work placement and provides an opportunity to experience the work that you like in practice. Apart from experiencing how to solve real world problems, you will be able to develop your transferable skills, put academic theory into practice and - very importantly - substantially increase your value on the job market.

We have a dedicated officer who can help you find a placement. You'll be paid a salary and your University fees are reduced for that year.

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