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MComp in Computer Science

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Many of our modules feature external speakers who can give first-hand accounts of how the latest computing innovations are used in industry.

You will work on a project commissioned by a real client and gain insight into design, implementation, and professional project management practices. You will be taught how to specify, design, and develop software systems, gaining the technical skills and insights employers highly value.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: ABB. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-level. General Studies accepted.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.

GCSE: Grade B/5 in Maths.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30. A minimum of 4 in HL Maths, or 5 in SL Maths, or 6 in Maths Studies is required if a grade of B/5 is not held at GCSE.

BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with D*D*D*. BTEC must be in IT, Science or Engineering.

T Levels: Distinction in either: Digital Production, Design, and Development (with an Occupational Specialism in Software development technician) or Digital Business Services

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Algorithms, Data Structures, and Advanced Programming

  • Computer Architecture

  • Computing Fundamentals

  • Foundations of Computation

  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

  • Mathematics Fundamentals

  • Programming Fundamentals

  • Requirements Engineering and Professional Practice

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Databases and Domain Modelling

  • Operating Systems and Networks

  • Software Architecture and System Development (double module)

  • Software Engineering Project (double module)

  • User Interface Design and Evaluation

Option modules

  • Data Analytics

  • Functional Programming

3 Year 3
  • Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)

4 Year 4

Core modules

  • Computer Science Project (double module)

  • Computers, Society and Professionalism

Option modules

  • Communication and Concurrency

  • Internet and Cloud Computing*

  • C++ Programming

  • Software Measurement and Quality Assurance

  • Mobile and Web Applications

  • Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering

5 Year 5

Core module

  • Computer Science Project (double module)

  • Personal and Group Skills (taken in either semester)

Option modules

  • Advanced C++ Programming

  • Advanced System Design

  • Agile Cloud Automation

  • Internet and Cloud Computing*

  • Interaction Design (ID) & User Experience (UX)

  • Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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