Computer Science with Industrial Placement

St Mary's University, Twickenham

Explore technology’s potential through hands-on industry experience, and develop the skills needed for the future. You will learn on a course constantly adapted to meet the ever-changing industry challenges. You will gain detailed knowledge of computing, covering: - data - cyber security - computer programming - cloud computing - IT service management - AI - financial operations.

Based in London, you’ll have access to the largest and fastest growing tech hotspot in Europe. Throughout your degree you can work closely with big tech companies and build networks with industry professionals to support you in your career growth.

Learning takes place in state-of-the-art facilities like our brand-new

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to learn and develop.

Our industry-focused curriculum ensures you gain future-ready expertise, offering specialist pathways aligned with evolving industry demands. With a strong reputation for academic support and teaching quality, we offer personalised guidance to help you succeed. The program includes an industry work placement between levels 5 and 6, which is officially recognised in the degree title, enhancing your CV. Additionally, strong industry involvement through guest lectures, networking events, and industry collaborations ensures real-world exposure throughout the course.

You can opt for either a general Computer Science degree with a "pick and mix" approach to module selection or a specialist pathway with a defined curriculum that grants a specialist degree title - providing both flexibility and the opportunity to stand out in a chosen field.

With our computer science course, you can gain added qualifications associated with: - BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT - Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) - The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).

A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.It will enable you to:- apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting- build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in- develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace- get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.

Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.

in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.