Undergraduate degrees

We offer a wide range of highly regarded degrees, most of which can be studied as a three-year Bachelor's degree (BSc/BEng) or a four year Master's degree (MComp/MEng). Depending on your interests, you can select a course in computer science or software engineering, or artificial intelligence.

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Teaching and learning changes for 2020-21

Due to the coronavirus pandemic we have made some changes to teaching and learning for some courses in the 2020-21 academic year. 

Computer science degrees

Software engineering degrees

Artificial intelligence and computer science degrees

Degrees with a foundation year

Year in industry

All of our courses are available with a one-year extension year in industry. You will have the opportunity to put your academic studies into context and enhance your employability prospects. With help from our careers and placements team we will help you find and secure your own placement. You'll have a placement in industry for at least 38 weeks.

Computer science degrees

Undergraduate

Computer Science BSc

Through the study of computer science, you'll learn how to understand the theoretical issues underlying a problem and how to engineer a solution. You can experiment with speech recognition, voice synthesis, text summarisation, machine translation, robot learning and control, computational biology or virtual reality.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years
  • UCAS code: G402
Undergraduate

Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc

You'll have the chance to arrange a year in industry. This will put your academic studies into context, improve your skills and enhance your employment prospects. As well as being paid a salary during your placement you will pay reduced tuition fees for that year.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: G403
Undergraduate

Computer Science MComp

Our four year degrees are a one year extension to our BSc degrees which allows further specialisation. You can decide if you want to develop your research skills by working alongside our academics and researchers on one of their projects or you can join our student led software organisation, Genesys, where you will be able to put your academic skills into context by working on solutions for clients.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: G400
Undergraduate

Computer Science with a Year in Industry MComp

You'll learn to understand the theoretical principles underlying a problem, and how to engineer a solution. You'll also become familiar with the practical issues involved in developing reliable, effective software systems in business or industry. As well as being paid a salary during your placement you will pay reduced tuition fees for that year.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 5 years
  • UCAS code: G404

Software engineering degrees 

Undergraduate

Software Engineering BEng

Our software engineering degree focuses on the art of engineering complex software systems. The course not only teaches you state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies, but also lets you practise your skills in project management, teamwork and working with customers - skills expected by employers.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years
  • UCAS code: G600
Undergraduate

Software Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng

You'll learn state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies, and also practise your skills in project management, teamwork and working with customers - skills expected by employers. You'll get a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science and the opportunity to explore aspects of artificial intelligence.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: G604
Undergraduate

Software Engineering MEng

Our four year degrees are a one year extension to our BSc degrees which allows further specialisation. You will gain industrial experience and engage with real customers when you join Genesys, our student led software development organisation. In your fourth year you will learn about agile software engineering practices and make use of tools used in industry.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: G650
Undergraduate

Software Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng

You'll learn state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies, and also practise your skills in project management, teamwork and working with customers - skills expected by employers. You'll get a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science and the opportunity to explore aspects of artificial intelligence.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 5 years
  • UCAS code: G654

Artificial intelligence and computer science degrees

Undergraduate

Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science BSc

This course is about biologically inspired algorithms, their relationship to living biological intelligence and the nature of consciousness itself. Some modules overlap with the main Computer Science degree, so you get the same solid grounding in the fundamentals. You'll get the chance to specialise in speech recognition, language processing or robotics.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years
  • UCAS code: GG74
Undergraduate

Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc

This course is about biologically inspired algorithms, their relationship to living biological intelligence and the nature of consciousness itself. Some modules overlap with the main Computer Science degree, so you get the same solid grounding in the fundamentals. You'll also have the chance to arrange a year in industry.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: GG75
Undergraduate

Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science MComp

Our four year degrees are a one year extension to our BSc degrees which allows further specialisation. In your fourth year you will develop research and analytical skills. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a publication of your research findings and will also take part in a conference style presentation where you present your work.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: G700
Undergraduate

Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science with a Year in Industry MComp

This course is about biologically inspired algorithms, their relationship to living biological intelligence and the nature of consciousness itself. Some modules overlap with the main Computer Science degree, so you get the same solid grounding in the fundamentals. You can specialise in speech recognition, language processing or robotics. We encourage you to take optional modules in psychology and philosophy to enhance your understanding.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 5 years
  • UCAS code: G704

Degrees with a foundation year

Undergraduate

Computer Science with a Foundation Year MComp or BSc

If you want to study computer science but don't meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you. You'll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years or 5 years
  • UCAS code: G401
Undergraduate

Software Engineering with a Foundation Year MEng or BEng

If you want to study software engineering but don't meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you. You'll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years or 5 years
  • UCAS code: G651

Our degrees - 2020 entry

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We’re number one in the north for graduate employment. Find out why at our online open day on ​​​Saturday 17 October.

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