BSc(Hons) Computing Science

The BSc (Hons) Computing Science course offered by Ulster University is a course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles underpinning the field of computing. The course provides a broad exposure to hardware and software, and contributes to the development of skills in the practical application of software development technologies. Course Content: The course focuses heavily on software development with an emphasis on the underlying scientific concepts. The curriculum includes practical programming skills, system analysis and design techniques, software engineering principles, data analytics, and problem-solving strategies. The course also gives students an understanding of contemporary subjects such as image processing, embedded systems, and cloud computing among others.Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in the course include Software Development, Systems Analysis, Mathematics for Computing, Computer Architecture, Software Engineering, Networks and Communications, Artificial Intelligence, among others.Accreditations: The course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purpose of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. The course is also accredited on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.Future Careers: Upon completion of this course, graduates can find employment in diverse areas like software development, web systems development, systems analysis and design, IT management and forensics, especially in industries related to computing or IT. This decade, marked as the era of data, has increased the demand for computing professionals across all sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.