www.derby.ac.uk/computingEducation with the personal touch

Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Computer Science BSc (Hons)

As part of my course, I took part ina placement year at Chiasma Data.This was extremely useful, not justfor learning new programminglanguages and techniques, but alsofinding out more about me and mypreferred style of work.

Michael Powell

Why choose this course?Videogames, word processors, websitesand mobile apps are all different kinds ofsoftware. Software is what makes com-puters useful and the internet possible,but did you know that many appliancesand even modern cars wouldn’t run with-out it?

Software touches almost every aspect ofour daily lives. Software is made by com-puter programmers, and those who getthe best jobs and make the best softwarehave a deep understanding of ComputerScience.

What you’ll cover

About the courseOn this course, you will study ComputerScience and learn to become a computerprogrammer.

Throughout the course you’ll gain theknowledge and develop the skills that theindustry are looking for. You’ll learn thefoundations of computer science,software development and programming.

How you’ll learnYou’ll study computer science with astrong emphasis on practicalprogramming skills, by using cutting-edgesoftware development tools in ourindustry standard labs.

You’ll also spend a year in industry onplacement, working alongside industryprofessionals, enhancing your careerprospects and giving you a distinctadvantage in the job market.

Your careerUpon graduation, you’ll discover industrydemand for your new, highly developedskills in software development. Themajority of computing jobs requiresoftware development abilities andexperience, so whether you want to be asoftware engineer, project manager,technical architect or chief technologyofficer, this degree will help you get there.

This programme is geared toward careersin the software industry or furthereducation in computing.

Additional informationThis course is taught by experiencedcomputer scientists and ex-industryprofessionals who continue to maintainactive links to the industry. You’ll alsostudy a common year which is sharedamongst all our technical degrees toensure students possess the foundationalknowledge needed to complete theirstudies.

What you’ll coverYou’ll explore the core topics of computerscience including computer graphics,software engineering, databases,enterprise systems, systems programmingcomputer language design andimplementation. You’ll also spend a year inindustry on work placement. You’ll workalongside industry professionals and you’llsee how the knowledge and skills you’velearnt are put into practice, giving you adistinct advantage when applying forgraduate jobs.

Where you will study: Derby Campus – Kedleston Road site

Entry requirements: Academic – 260 UCAS tariff points, ofwhich at least 220 must be from yourInternational Baccalaureate or equivalentqualification.

Language – A qualification such as IELTS6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas) orTOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213(computer based), 80 (internet based).See our website for other acceptedqualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698.

Duration: 4 years full time, including a placement year.Course fees: £10,225 per year**These fees apply if you are starting this course betweenSeptember 2013 and August 2014. We recommend youcheck fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

Start date: September

UCAS code: I100

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Independent Studies

Systems Programming Distributed Systems

Enterprise SystemsLanguage Design and

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Team Project Software Engineering Application Development

Networks and Security Databases Graphics I

Introduction to ComputerScience

Computational Mathematics Programming I

Subjects in Computer ScienceFoundations of Computer

ScienceProgramming IIST

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Placement Year

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