BSc Computer Science

The Computer Science course at the University of Birmingham is designed to equip students with a solid understanding of computing systems, software and information processing. The program encourages creativity and offers a blend of theory and practice.Course Content: The BSc Computer Science course offers students the opportunity to develop skills in programming, software development, and information systems. The course introduces a variety of topics ranging from object-oriented programming and Java, through web and database programming to challenges of system security, network programming, data mining and machine learning algorithms. The course includes a compulsory one-year industrial placement for experience.Key Modules: Some of the major modules in this course include Programming in Java, Individual Programming Project, Software Workshop, Operating Systems & Networks, Foundations of Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence & Human-Centred Computing.Accreditations: The degree programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: The BSc Computer Science course prepares students for a wide range of careers roles within IT industry, including programming, systems design and evaluation, user interface design, and data analysis. Some of the graduates from this course have moved on to consultancies or develop careers in IT departments of larger organizations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.