Course summary
The Computer Science with Industrial Placement course prepares you with the key knowledge and skills required by the industry related to the field of Computing and Information Technology. It incorporates employability skills and soft skills, alongside technical competence. It improves your skills and work readiness. Work placement provides work experience that is relevant to your course and your future career and enhances your CV. After the completion of your second year of the degree programme, the work experience you have gained helps you select your final year project. On this course you will learn about the fundamentals and science behind computing and software development, ranging from mobile devices to large scale systems for enterprise applications. A degree in computer science will help you gain the key skills and knowledge for designing and developing software systems for a variety of applications, ranging from mobile systems to large scale applications for enterprises. As part of this course you will cover the concepts and the basis for producing sound and demanding applications. Our course focuses on practical skills, influenced by research, and by industry and market requirements, helping you prepare for employment. The first year of the course focuses on the fundamentals with laboratory sessions. The second year covers the core concepts for producing applications for mobile and businesses, with the final year of studies covering the advance topics in artificial intelligence and computer security. The third year project allows you to design a comprehensive and sophisticated software application.
How to apply
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:
- I107
- Institution code:
- W05
- Campus name:
- Main site - West London
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE (or recognised equivalent) English and Mathematics at Grade C or above
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £16250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of West London
St Mary's Road
Ealing
W5 5RF