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BSc (Hons) Computing Science

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BSc Computing Science will give you a wide-ranging understanding of computing in a variety of disciplines. Study topics include software development processes and technologies; foundations of programming; software modeling tools; object-oriented analysis and design; databases; and web service development. Careers available in a dynamic industry include software developer or software engineer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator, database designer, IT consultancy, and technology sales. This course (Paisley & Lanarkshire deliveries only) is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and, on behalf of the Engineering Council, as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Part-time students must complete their studies within 6 years to gain BCS recognition.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Studies include an introduction to software development processes and technologies, including the foundations of programming in a modern programming language and the development of applications. 

2 Year 2

Core modules include object-oriented analysis and design. You also learn how to use modern software modelling tools and development environments. Databases are introduced, and you will learn more about how web-based and mobile applications are developed.

3 Year 3

You will enhance technical skills in web service development and applications, and the database systems that underlie many of them.

4 Year 4

You will study in more depth the areas which interest you and undertake a substantial individual project.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

Additional Information

5 years full-time (sandwich), typically 6 years part-time

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