Aston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our BSc Computer Science course is offered as either a three or four year course with integrated placement year. We aim to produce graduate software engineers who specialise in object-oriented software design and implementation. The practical orientation of our programmes will enable you to gain the range of professional and technical skills you will need to design and deliver the next generation of high-quality software systems. Throughout the course, you will develop expertise in software development and the key applications of computing science in each year of the programme. Particular emphasis is placed on applications in industry and commerce. The final-year project and options will enable you to follow specialisms of particular interest or career relevance. Career prospects continue to be strong for our computer scientists with their sound understanding of the principles and practical applications of computing. The majority of our graduates find stimulating and rewarding positions in computing related activities with suppliers and users or within a wide range of careers for which a university degree is a prerequisite e.g. programmer, systems analyst, systems engineer or teacher. Key course benefits:
- Accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP), the British Computer Society's Chartered qualification, this gives students the right to join the British Computer Society (BCS), the principal organisation for IT professionals in the UK
- Ranked Top 20 in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (The Guardian University Guide 2023)
- Our Computer Science degree is Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Prospects “On-Track (Complete University Guide, 2023).
- Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects.
Modules
Year One Computer Systems Internet Applications and Database Design Mathematics for Computing Professionals Object Oriented Programming Business Aspects of Computing Professional and Social Aspects of Computing Year Two Software Engineering Data Structures and Algorithms in Java Human Computer Interaction Information Security Programming Language Concepts Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Team Project Year Three Optional Placement Final Year Core modules: Individual Project Software Project Management Select four of the following optional modules: Computer Animation Mobile Design and Development Interaction Design Computational Intelligence Multi-Agent Systems Advanced Database Systems and GIS Techniques for Data Analysis (Data Mining) Game Development Operating Systems Image and Video Processing Multimedia Information Retrieval Computer Graphics Enterprise Computing Strategies Please Note: All modules are based on the current academic year. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.
How to apply
31Jan
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Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
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 |
| International | £21100 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For Sandwich courses the placement fee is £1250 for Home/UK students and £2,500 for International students.
For Home students: Tuition fees for UK/Home students may change in line with government policy. When undertaking a placement year, a placement year fee applies.
For International students: The International students fee is a fixed annual fee for the duration of the Programme, except whilst on placement when a placement year fee applies.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET