Middlesex University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Overview Why study computer science with us Our course offers the foundation for a diverse range of computer-based careers, spanning software development to systems engineering and beyond. This course also equips you with essential skills, knowledge, and real-world experience that are highly sought after by employers in the computer science industry. From day one, you'll be involved in project-based learning, building your programming and system engineering skills. Our strong industry connections and opportunities for paid work placements ensure you'll be well-prepared for a successful computer-based career. What will you learn? Gain expertise in computer science fundamentals through project-led activities, tailored for individual progression. Develop crucial skills in systems engineering techniques used in industry. You can decide to opt for a year-long industry placement after the second year, with tuition fees covered. In your final year, choose specialized topics and undertake an individual project guided by a leading supervisor. Access online labs and simulations for practical learning, ensuring a well-rounded education. How do we support your career development? You'll receive personalized support from a team that includes a Personal Tutor, Student Learning Assistant, and Graduate Academic Assistant, all with a deep understanding of your field. Leveraging our industry connections with giants like Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, IBM, and more, you'll have extensive career prospects and opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Our state-of-the-art internetworking labs, Cisco Academy certification, and access to industry-standard equipment further enhance your expertise. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/
Modules
BSc modules Year 1 - Compulsory Programming (30 credits) Systems and Architecture (30 credits) Foundations of Computer Science (30 credits) First Year Project (30 credits) Year 2 - Compulsory Object-Oriented Programming (30 credits) Operating Systems and Computer Networks (30 credits) Software Engineering Management and Development (30 credits) Web Applications and Databases (30 credits) Placement Year - Optional Industrial Placement (120 credits) Year 3 - Compulsory UG Individual Project (30 credits) Year 3 - Optional Testing and Verification (30 credits) Business Intelligence (30 credits) Web-Based Mobile App Development (30 credits) Enterprise Networking and Automation (30 credits) Digital Media Technology (30 credits) UX Design (30 credits) Artificial Intelligence (30 credits) Designing Secure Systems (30 credits) Computer Graphics (30 credits) Novel Interaction Technologies (30 credits) Advanced Web Development with Big Data (30 credits) Teaching Computing in the Secondary School (30 credits) Systems Engineering for Robotics (30 credits)
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- G404
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- Hendon Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page at: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/computer-science We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate/entry-requirements-for-undergraduates
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 51 | With at least 51 in all components |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16600 | Year 1 |
| International | £16600 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT