Course summary
With the digital world rapidly evolving in every industry, find yourself at the forefront of today’s biggest technological issues. Is blockchain the future? Can we predict when the next big earthquake will happen? How can we stop the next major cyber-attack? Will artificial intelligence have the answer to humanity’s major problems? Technology is part of our future, and it is up to people like you to decide how it will impact and shape our world. Machine learning, data science, web programming, computer networks and security engineering – these are just a few of the areas you could examine. With your new skills, figure out how to design software that’ll solve the latest problems in science, engineering, healthcare and so many other areas. Open the doors to a lucrative career Taught by our award-winning and research-leading academic team, you’ll be able to choose which areas to specialise in. Link your modules to your interests and career aspirations, such as big data, computer games or social network analysis. Ranked 6th for computer science in the UK by Times Higher Education and joint 1st for impact in the last Research Assessment Framework, the research that underpins our course really has been built to reflect the global challenges of today. We’re also accredited by the BCS, meaning that what you learn here meets the high standards of industry. After graduating, a career in computer science could see you testing trading systems at an investment bank, designing artificial intelligence algorithms for healthcare, or researching innovations in computer vision, music and speech. What will take your fancy? Our Computer Science BSc has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. This programme is also accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Our MSci Computer Science programme has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. It has also been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
YEAR 1 Semester 1 ECS401U - Procedural Programming (15 credits) ECS404U - Computer Systems and Networks (15 credits) ECS407U - Logic and Discrete Structures (15 credits) ECS427U - Professional and Research Practice (15 credits) Semester 2 ECS414U - Object Oriented Programming (15 credits) ECS417U - Fundamentals of Web Technology (15 credits) ECS419U - Information Systems Analysis (15 credits) ECS421U - Automata and Formal Languages (15 credits) Find out more about module descriptions and assessment in our module directory. Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June. Individual and group projects are assessed through a written report, practical demonstration and oral examination.
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:
- G40Y
- Institution code:
- Q50
- 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 - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/index.html#
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 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Queen Mary University of London
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