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BSc (Hons) Computer Science

London South Bank University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The demand for high-level computing skills has never been bigger, and it shows no signs of slowing down. This course covers both the theory and the practical application of computing systems, all taught in a location at the heart of London’s fast-growing tech industry. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the areas you like and the skills to pursue your passions, whether you’re interested in computer engineering, big data and business intelligence, collaborative computing, or devices and sensors.

The course is based upon the internationally recognized Association of Computing Machinery recommendations for Computer Science curriculum guidelines. It equips students with the solid base of computing knowledge required in this fast-moving field.

General Eligibility

In order to be considered for entry to the degree course applicants will be required to have the following qualifications:

  • A Level BBB or;

  • BTEC National Diploma DDM or;

  • Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits including 3 Merits in Maths and 12 Merits in ICT or;

One of the following T-Levels with a pass of Merit:

  • Digital Production, Design, and Development

  • Digital Business Services

  • Digital Support Services

  • Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 122 UCAS points

  • Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Fundamentals of computer science

  • Fundamentals of software development

  • Professional practice

  • Data structures and algorithms

  • Discrete mathematics

  • Requirements Analysis and UCD

2 Year 2
  • Big Data and Database Systems

  • Object-oriented programming

  • Operating systems

  • Principles of data networks

  • Software engineering 

  • Advanced programming

3 Year 3 (Optional Placement Year) & 4

Year 3

Optional sandwich year

Year 4

  • Honours computer science project

  • Systems and cyber security

  • ICT project management in practice

Plus one option from:

  • Mobile computing

  • Data Mining and Big Data Analytics

And a final option from:

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Smart internet technologies

  • AR/VR technologies

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0

English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

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