BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Why study this course with LJMU?

We have hundreds of established collaborations and associations with international, national and local organisations including major tech companies, banks, police forces and government agencies Opportunity to undertake a year's paid industrial placement Practical, hands-on experience incorporated into modules wherever possible State-of-the-art computing facilities, including dedicated labs, available to students on site Excellent career prospects Start Month: September Campus Location: City Campus

About your course

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Liverpool John Moores University is informed by industry requirements and internationally important research. There are many exciting paid placement opportunities, thanks to our extensive links with employers.

About the BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree

You will gain the required academic and theoretical skills to pursue a career in computer science plus advanced practical skills relating to the theory, practice, tools and applications of contemporary software technologies. You will also secure an understanding of architectures, frameworks and strategies for building software computer systems, should you wish to seek a career in software development, for example.

You will have access to industry-standard facilities, including nine specialist teaching laboratories, with over 400 workstations, featuring high specifications and the latest software and specialist applications. Our state-of-the-art facilities in Computer Science, with the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) commended teaching and staff support, will allow you to gain the necessary practical, technical and analytical skills required of a Computer Science professional.

Why study computing at LJMU?

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics is highly rated for its research in computing and the science behind the systems. This research directly informs what you will study on the degree. In addition, the Department has extensive links with industry, and regularly hosts guest speakers from industry and an invited industry advisory panel.

Our graduates enjoy excellent career prospects thanks to our extensive links with hundreds of international, national and local organisations, from industries such as tech companies, financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and defence, healthcare, retail, government and local government agencies and telecommunications. Such links also help ensure that students enjoy excellent work-related learning and paid placement opportunities throughout their degrees.

Course modules

What you will study on this degree

Year 1

• Introduction to Programming (20 credits)
• Computer Systems (20 credits)
• Professional Practice (10 credits)
• Data Modelling (10 credits)
• Foundations of Computer Science (20 credits)
• Computer Science Workshop (20 credits)
• Introduction to Web Development (20 credits)

Year 2

• Group Project (20 credits)
• Database Systems (20 credits)
• Algorithm Design (20 credits)
• Knowledge Based Systems (20 credits)
• Automata, Languages and Computation (20 credits)

Year 3

• Project (40 credits)
• Advanced Topics in AI (20 credits)
• Computer Graphics and Visualisation (20 credits)
• Contemporary Concepts in Computer Science (20 credits)

Optional modules

• Sandwich Year - Computer Science (120 credits)
• Study Year Abroad - Computer Science (120 credits)
• Object-Oriented Systems (20 credits)
• Secure Software Development (20 credits)
• Data Analytics (20 credits)
• Mobile and Web Development (20 credits)
• User Experience Design (20 credits)
• Network Defence (20 credits)
• Applied Data Science (20 credits)

Your Learning Experience

Teaching Support Assessment

Excellent facilities and learning resources

We adopt an active blended learning approach, meaning you will experience a combination of face-to-face and online learning during your time at LJMU. This enables you to experience a rich and diverse learning experience and engage fully with your studies. Our approach ensures that you can easily access support from your personal tutor, either by meeting them on-campus or via a video call to suit your needs.

You will begin the course with a three-day induction and then spend approximately 15 hours per week in the classroom. Independent study is a fundamental element of the course and accounts for about 70% or 35 hours of your weekly study time.

Teaching is mostly via lectures with more informal lab sessions, online activities and small-group tutorials to reinforce ideas discussed in the lectures and to give you a chance to develop ideas with staff and other students. You will be based in LJMUs Byrom Street campus, which is engineered to guarantee your success thanks to the investment of 6million in state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching facilities.

Our computer laboratories provide access to over 150 high-performance computers, including PC/Linux Workstations and Networked Multimedia PCs for general use, in addition to the campus computing cluster. Teaching rooms are also designed to enable the multimedia delivery of teaching materials and demonstrations.

Work-related Learning

There are many paid work placement options for you to choose from in your third year and extensive support is provided to enable you to apply for and gain a relevant placement in the computing industry. The department maintains wide-ranging links with industry, promoting successful placements, with global companies such as Microsoft, Barclays, Experian, GlaxoSmithKline, Sony, IBM, etc. as well as many local software and IT businesses. These placements facilitate the practical application of the skills learnt on the course and provide invaluable industry experience. The vast majority, if not all, students completing this Computer Science sandwich degree go on to obtain full-time employment in the computing industry.

Career paths

Thanks to LJMUs industry-recognised teaching and research excellence in Computer Science, our students are highly sought after by employers both in the UK and overseas and many secure employment before they graduate.

This BSc degree leads to a range of careers in the Information Technology industry, such as:

• software engineering
• computer security
• computer games development
• computer networks analyst

The transferable skills developed on this course are also highly valued in many other fields of employment.

Tuition fees and funding

Home

• Full-time per year: £9,535
• Placement year: £1,905

International

• Full-time per year: £18,250
• Placement year: £3,830

Entry requirements

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements

• GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.
• A levels: BBC
• BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM
• Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM
• Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

How to apply

• UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses.
• Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here.

Your university life

• From accommodation and academic support to clubs and societies. Find out what LJMU has to offer.

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Overview:

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a public university located in Liverpool, England. It is a large and diverse institution with a strong focus on providing high-quality education and research opportunities.

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Dedicated support is available for international students, including visa guidance and cultural adjustment programs.

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