Program Overview

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Computing Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

The growth of digital technology has led to demand for skilled professionals who understand core computing technologies and have the hands-on expertise to tackle software challenges effectively.

This course will provide you with the opportunity to explore Computing Science from both an academic and a practical perspective. You will draw upon and develop a detailed knowledge of subject-related theory, technology, development methods and a range of professional and intellectual skills.

The degree is designed to introduce you to work in this exciting and constantly changing field. Throughout the programme, we teach the academic, professional and personal skills required to develop within this evolving industry.

With a computer science degree, you can explore a range of specialisms depending on your career goals. Industries looking for talented programmers include AI, computer security, machine learning, healthcare, and financial services.

Why You Should Study This Course

We offer a style of education which is flexible and designed to fit around your life, allowing you to benefit from a modern, forward-thinking higher education institution, reinforced by the quality and reputation of Coventry University.

We aim to provide career-focused courses, coupled with placement opportunities to help prepare you for the world of work.

We are dedicated to making higher education accessible and enjoyable to everyone, so we keep our fees low.

We've made it a policy to cover one module at a time, allowing you to study each topic in each topic before moving onto the next.

Learn in our Cyber lab, a dedicated teaching space designed to give computing and cyber students a practical learning experience for conducting research, testing and experimentation related to cyber security.

What You'll Study

Year One

• Networking - 30 credits
  • This introductory module aims to provide knowledge of key networking and computer architectures.
• Operating Systems – 30 credits
  • In this module you will learn basic operating system concepts including processes, memory management, drivers and file systems, while examining security risks and security management strategies.
• Information Security – 30 credits
  • This module will cover the issues of IT security and risk.
• Problem Solving and Programming – 30 credits
  • Basic problem-solving and algorithm design techniques will be studied in this module, alongside programming and programming language concepts.

Year Two

• Computer Hardware – 30 credits
  • This module focuses on computer architecture and operations, particularly as it affects the support of operating systems and applications.
• Human Computer Interaction and Web Development – 30 credits
  • During this technical module, you will be set a number of increasingly challenging communication, interface and application design problems commonly faced in modern day society.
• Algorithms and Data Structures – 30 credits
  • In this module, you will extend your programming and algorithm design skills and gain the ability to structure and manipulate intricate data sets through extensive work with complex software.
• Communications – 30 credits
  • In preparation for the final year project, this collaborative module aims to enhance your skillset by developing key skills such as communication, team working, co-operation and collaboration, project planning, commercial awareness, cultural awareness and distributed working.

Placement Year

• EU Work Placement– 0 credits
  • This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme.
• International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
  • This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme.

Final Year

• Big Data – 30 credits
  • You will work with databases and datasets of varying sizes and levels of complexity in this module, from small scale use to enterprise-scalable implementations.
• Internet of Things – 30 credits
  • The underlying principles, technologies and architecture of wireless sensor networks will be examined in this module along with current practical applications and future trends.
• Contemporary Issues in Computing – 30 credits
  • You'll look at a range of contemporary and emerging technologies, applications and professional issues in computing.
• Project – 30 credits
  • You have the opportunity to focus on an area of interest within the field of Computing Science, which may be aligned to your future career interests.

How You'll Learn

Our teaching methods are varied.

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 30 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching Contact Hours

Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and Independent Study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online Learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. The Assessment methods may include:

• phase tests
• essays
• group work
• presentations
• reports
• projects
• coursework
• individual assignments.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements:

• EU
• International

Polish Requirements

The candidate should be able to demonstrate one of the following diplomas:

• Polish Matura Exam
  • Pass Matura (Świadectwo Dojrzałości) poziom podstawowy/basic level with satisfactory grade 40% or better
• Polish Matura Advanced Level
  • Pass Matura poziom rozszerzony/advanced level with a grade of 55% in two subjects. Obtain 75% in Matura extended level English Language Exam OR IELTS 6.0 overall OR equivalent.
• A Level
  • BBB
• International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)
  • 28 points

EU Requirements

• EU exams
  • We're here to help you understand which qualifications, diplomas and certificates you can use from your own country to meet our entry requirements.

International Requirements

For international students and regional specific information, find your home country on our regional entry requirements page.

English Language Requirements

A telephone interview to assess English language skills will be arranged for non-native English speakers.

If you hold IELTS Level 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5) or equivalent, you will not have to complete the telephone interview.

Fees and Funding

Student | Full-time | Part-time
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EU | 27,500 zł (EU) per year | Not available
International | 46,000 zł (non-EU) per year | Not available

Facilities

Located on the two floors of a state-of-the-art building, the Coventry University Wrocław campus supports the needs of students and provides facilities to complement the current courses being taught.

• breakout social spaces
• a library that includes loan laptops
• open access computers with internet
• purpose-built IT suites
• access to printers
• student support

Careers and Opportunities

On completion, you should be able to:

• Use an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to computing science.
• Develop practical skills to solve complex workshop-based problems.
• Appraise a problem and debate alternative, sustainable solutions.
• Develop key practical and transferable skills to enhance your long-term employability or to progress to specialist, postgraduate study.

Globally recognised, the technology industry boasts several compelling benefits. In addition to impressive graduate prospects and elevated salaries, computer science graduates could have numerous opportunities in a diverse range of fields.

This varied industry means you can expand into several specialist areas. Possible career paths include Mobile and Software Application Development, Video Game Designing, Database Administration, Web Development, Network and Computer Systems Administration and IT Security.