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Computer Science
BEng(Hons), BSc(Hons)
UCAS code: BSc G401, BEng GG4T
Key features
Placement year
The backbone to all computing awards
The award is accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS) and by the Institute For The Management of Information Systems (IMIS)
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What our students say
"The placements scheme is a rewarding experience and the best opportunity to secure a job offer after graduation".
Christopher Nixon, Final Year, BEng (Hons) Computer Science
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What it’s about
Computer science is the study of computers – the physical components (hardware) that make up a computer, the operating system that allows programs to run and the software (programs) that control what a computer does. You will learn how these work together and interface with the world outside the computer, to make computer systems such as desktop systems, games consoles, computer networks and intelligent controllers for production lines and aeroplanes.
What you do
In your first two years you will obtain a firm foundation in computing topics such as computer architecture, operating systems, networks, procedural and object-oriented programming, algorithms, systems analysis and design, and mathematics. You will study low-level and system programming and computer control and you will have a choice of further modules such as Software Development, Graphics and Forensic Computing.
If, like the vast majority of our students, you enrol on the sandwich degree, you will spend your third year on placement, applying your knowledge in the workplace and gaining valuable experience.
The final year introduces you to advanced subjects such as real-time systems, distributed computer systems, computer security and high-level computer systems design. You will also undertake a substantial project, which could involve solving a technical computer science problem or developing a computer system to solve a real-world problem.
Where next
With this degree, you will obtain the technical knowledge, skills and background to design, create and support many types of computer systems. A typical career could be as a Computer Scientist, Technical Support Engineer or Embedded Software Specialist.
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Fact File
| Qualification: | BEng(Hons), BSc(Hons) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September The course also starts in January, except for level 1 entry. |
| Course Length: | BSc(Hons)/BEng(Hons) – normally three years or four years with a placement.
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| Entry Requirements: | All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience. However, a typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma offer will be 240 UCAS tariff points.
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| Application: | Application for this course is through UCAS. For guidance on the application process click here |
| UCAS Code: | BSc G401, BEng GG4T |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Standard undergraduate tuition fees and bursaries.
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Contact
For more information about Computer Science (BSc G401, BEng GG4T) please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1785 353565
t: +44 (0)1782 294717
f: +44 (0)1785 353552
e: fcet@staffs.ac.uk
