Course summary
Computers are at the heart of modern society, with technology touching all aspects of life including commerce, industry, healthcare, communication and recreation. Gain the practical skills and knowledge to innovate systems and further enhance our world with a BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree with Salford. Computer scientists design, develop and analyse software and hardware that can overcome commercial, social and scientific challenges. As industry 4.0 heralds the next generation of connected networks and technologies, develop the skillset for the 21st century ready for a limitless career creating applications and networks for the connected, data-driven generation. Develop in-demand knowledge and skills Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for I.T, you'll be educated to the highest professional standards, studying real-world relevant modules. You’ll graduate equipped with the practical skills ready to build a successful and lucrative computing career anywhere in the world. Our course covers essential and specialist skills needed by industry. Initially, you’ll learn about programming, and database and computer systems. You’ll look at Java, Linux, artificial intelligence, networking and computer graphics. Later, you’ll explore data mining, data structures and design patterns. You can even choose to focus your studies on specific interests, with modules in virtual reality or information security. Get closer to industry With our envious campus location, minutes from central Manchester, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get involved in the region’s thriving tech community. With your future career in mind, we’ll encourage you to take an additional placement year to apply what you’ve learnt and develop further skills, adding ‘with professional experience’ to your degree award. There will also be opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities through our computing society. We are a fast-growing centre for computer and data science. Our research and industry partnerships have influenced the development of commercial software products, and we work across multiple industries to unlock the potential of data and AI. We are also a co-founding member of both the Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry and the Greater Manchester AI Foundry. Through these initiatives, we support the city region’s ambitions to be a digital leader - and help it continue to be a great place for our computing graduates to build successful careers. Our new home for computing In Autumn 2022, we opened our new £65 million hub for science, engineering and the environment - and our new home for computing. Sustainability-designed and 100% electric powered, the building offers unrivalled teaching, learning and research facilities and provides exciting new spaces for industry collaboration. Features • Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for I.T • Gain programming practice through design, implementation and testing, along with an appreciation of more sophisticated programming behaviour • Learn the principles of relational database management system, and their implementation and efficiency, using emerging trends • Explore the theory and practice of website design and development, understanding human-computer interaction and designing and analysing user interfaces • Develop knowledge and understanding of the application pattern-based strategies for resolving common high-level problems • Use high-level real-time 3D graphics toolkits, and your knowledge of Java to develop use of the C++ programming language • Become familiar with AI techniques and terminology for knowledge representation and searching, and gain an understanding of data mining algorithms
Modules
Year one modules may include: Programming, Computer System Internals and Linux, Database Systems, Professional Development and Practices, Web Development and Human Computer Interfaces. Year two modules may include: Server Side Programming, Software Project with Agile Techniques, AI and Data Mining, Data Structures and Algorithms, Networking, Software Development Techniques. Year three modules may include: Project for Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Software Quality Management, and a choice of two from: Ajax and Smartphone Development, Document Analysis and Semantic Web, Internet Security and Computer Forensics, Virtual Reality and 3D Games.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G400
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
Clearing contact details
Clearing Line
0300 555 5030
Additional information
Friday 5 July 9am to 5pm, Monday 8 July until Wednesday 14 August, 10am to 4pm, Thursday 15 August, 7.30am to 7pm, Friday 16 August, 8am to 6pm, Saturday 17 August, 10am to 2pm. Also Clearing Visit Day, Sunday 18 August, Closed, Monday 19 August, 9am to 5pm (and from this date on).