28Nov
UndergraduateLondon South Bank University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The demand for high level computing skills has never been bigger, and it shows no signs of slowing down. This course covers both the theory and the practical application of computing systems, all taught in a location at the heart of London’s fast-growing tech industry. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the areas you like and the skills to pursue your passions, whether you’re interested in computer engineering, big data and business intelligence, collaborative computing or devices and sensors. The course is based upon the internationally recognised Association of Computing Machinery recommendations for Computer Science curriculum guidelines.
Modules
Year 1 • Fundamentals of computer science • Fundamentals of software development • Professional practice • Data structures and algorithms • Discrete mathematics • Requirements Analysis and UCD Year 2 • Big Data and Database Systems • Object-oriented programming • Operating systems • Principles of data networks • Software engineering • Advanced programming Year 3 • Optional sandwich year Year 4 • Honours computer science project • Systems and cyber security • ICT project management in practice Plus one option from: • Mobile computing • Data Mining and Big Data Analytics And a final option from: • Artificial intelligence • Smart internet technologies • AR/VR technologies
How to apply
29Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
International applicants
English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or TOEFL IBT 80 ( the minimum score required in each skills areas are: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) or Pearson Test of English Academic 59 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 59)
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Applicant must hold GCSE Math Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
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
Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Provider information
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA