23Nov
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
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Course summary
This integrated master's degree is ideal if you are interested in how software technologies are built and work. You’ll learn about programming languages, coding and solving computational problems. An optional work placement, master’s level study and professional accreditation all boost your employability. This course is suited for those looking for a rewarding career in a diverse and rapidly changing environment, from the highly technical to the business-drive, in roles that are both creative and highly valued. It is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and fully meets the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. City's MSci (Hons) Computer Science degree covers core foundational skills such as programming, progressing to cover a range of computing topics with a focus on professional application, while maintaining a strong theoretical underpinning. You’ll become proficient in computing, coding, programming and problem-solving, as well as developing management and communication skills.
- Develop systematic knowledge of computer science, with a focus on how software and programming can be used to solve real-world problems
- Boost your professional credibility, employability and earning potential with a degree that satisfies the academic requirements for CEng status
- Learn to code creatively and use programming languages accurately
- Study in City’s computing labs, which include the latest hardware and software, such as state-of-art NVidia GPUs
- Gain practical work experience with an optional one-year work placement
- Study at master’s level in your fourth year, learning alongside our internationally renowned researchers at the cutting edge of the subject
- Get three years of professional experience with our innovative Professional Pathway Scheme, combining paid employment and study.
Modules
During your four years of study on this Computer Science MSci, you’ll work individually and in teams to solve real-world computing problems, developing communication and collaboration skills. Year 1 Study our common first year for all our computer science students, learning six core topics including operating systems, web development and Java. -Introduction to Algorithms (15 Credits) -Mathematics for Computing (15 Credits) -Systems Architecture (15 Credits) -Programming in Java (30 Credits) -Databases (15 Credits) -Operating Systems (15 Credits) -Computer Science, Ethics & Society (15 credits) Year 2 Deepen your knowledge of computer science with core modules such as C++ and data structures. Boost your professional skills with a team project or a work-based project. -Data Structures and Algorithms (15 credits) -Language Processors (15 credits) -Computer Networks (15 credits) -Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (15 credits) -Professional Development in IT (15 credits) -Team Project (30 credits) -Programming in C++ (15 credits) Year 3 Research and develop systems in an area of specialist interest to you with a large individual project. Tailor your degree to your interests with a broad range of elective modules to suit your career aspirations. -Theory of Computation (15 credits) -Advanced Programming: Concurrency (15 credits) -Functional Programming (15 credits) -Games Technology (15 credits) -Advanced Databases (15 credits) -Computer Graphics (15 credits) -Advanced Games Technology (15 credits) -Professional Placement and Career Development (30 credits) -Data Visualization (15 credits) -Digital Signal Processing and Audio Processing (15 credits) -Network Security (15 credits) -Project Management (15 credits) -Cloud Computing (15 credits) -Information Security Fundamentals (15 credits) -Computer Vision (15 credits) -Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits) -Programming and Mathematics for AI (15 credits) -Agents and Multi Agents Systems (15 credits) -User Centred Systems (15 credits) -Semantic Web Technologies and Knowledge Graphs (15 credits) Year 4 Continue tailoring your studies to your career aspirations with four elective modules from across our specialisms. Showcase your skills with a large individual project. -Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures (15 credits) -Individual Project (45 credits) -Software Systems Design (15 credits) -User-centred Systems Design (15 credits) -Advanced Databases (15 credits) -Project Management (15 credits) -Computer Graphics (15 credits) -Digital Signal Processing & Audio Processing (15 credits) -Data Visualization (15 credits) -Neural Computing (15 credits) -Cloud Computing (15 credits) -Machine Learning (15 credits) -Big Data (15 credits) -Information Security Fundamentals (15 credits) -Network Security (15 credits) -Cryptography (15 credits) -Computer Vision (15 credits) -Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits) -Programming and Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence (15 credits) -Computational Cognitive Systems (15 credits) -Agents and Multi-Agent Systems (15 credits) -Advanced Games Technology (15 credits) Students have the opportunity to follow two placement routes: a one year placement or the Professional Pathway scheme. The one year placement can be undertaken following successful completion of year 2. Students can join the Professional Pathway scheme after successful completion of year 1 (early entry) or after successful completion of year 2 or a one year placement (late entry).
Assessment method
The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2019/20 entry is as follows: Year 1 Written examination: 41% Coursework: 59% Year 2 Written examination: 35% Coursework: 65% Year 3 Written examination: 50% Coursework: 50% Year 3 Written examination: 25% Practical: 6% Coursework: 69%
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
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
- Course code:
- G401
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We do accept applications from students who are completing a combination of qualifications. For this course, this would be something like: D* in IT with a grade B in ‘A’ Level Computer Science and a grade B in another ‘A’ Level. We may also take ‘AS’ Level grades into consideration.
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 |
| EU | £20080 | Year 1 |
| International | £20080 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £20080 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £20080 | 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
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB