Computer Science

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution, or a minimum of five years relevant industrial work experience.

Months of entry

February, April, June, August, October, November

Course content

This course is ideal for computing graduates who want to prepare for a career in computer science without the need to focus solely on one particular subject at this stage. Subjects range from networking and data modelling to intelligent systems, equipping you to fully understand the application of computing technology in real-world situations.

Key features

• Each taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode of six weeks
• Gain in-depth skills in network management and administration
• This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT

Career opportunities

The course will equip you with the technical, practical and business skills needed to pursue a career in the technology domain. There is a wide range of IT careers open to you such as system/data analys; programmer; IT project manager; web application developer or manager; database architect; or system administrator. You can also pursue further research in the continually expanding areas of computer science.

Areas of study may include:

• Distributed and parallel computing technologies
• Intelligent systems and data mining
• Network systems and administration
• Research methodologies

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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