Computing BSc (Hons)

This practical programme focuses on software development for mobile, desktop and web platforms, with emphasis on constructing effective, efficient, robust, and maintainable solutions. Our computing degree is designed to equip you with high-level subject-specific knowledge, as well as the practical and transferable skills you need to gain a foothold in the computing industry or proceed to further advanced study. This programme is regularly reviewed to keep up-to-date with current professional technologies.

Learning and Assessment

You’ll spend between 12 and 16 hours per week in lectures, tutorials and computing lab-based practical activities. Lectures are used to present the key concepts, theories and techniques throughout the course.

Tutorials and lab-based activities increase your understanding of the subject and allow you to develop your competence and confidence in technological and theoretical work.

During the course, you’ll also participate in team-based activities, including a group project in year 3 where you’ll specify, plan and implement a software product.

Throughout the programme, there’s a mixture of coursework, project, class test and closed-book examinations.

Approximately 20% of assessment is by examination.