Computer Science with Foundation Year (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

Software is everywhere, running everything from our desktop computers and mobile phones to home appliances, games consoles, cars, planes and industrial machinery. On this Computer Science with Foundation Year (Hons) degree from  University of Derby , you’ll be exposed to a wide range of current issues in Computing and Mathematics. You will study applied computer science with a strong emphasis on practical programming skills using cutting-edge software development tools in our industry-standard laboratories. 

The best bits:

• Spend the first year of your BSc (Hons) Computer Science course learning the fundamentals of computer science and finding out where your passions and talents lie
• Benefit from the flexibility of having the option to transfer to another course in our Computing and Mathematics portfolio after your first year
• Learn from our expert academic staff who are acknowledged as leading scientists in their field
• Work on real projects
• Placement year opportunity - previous placements have been at Microsoft, IBM, Intel and BT

• You won’t have any written exams as all assessment is through coursework

Careers

The Computer Science course is employment focused with industry-standard technologies that ensure you will have the skills and confidence when you graduate to secure the right role in this expanding and exciting industry. You could go on to roles such as: 

• Software Engineer 
• Project Manager 
• Technical Architect  
• Chief Technology Officer 
• Product Manager 

You will also develop wide-ranging skills, such as numerical and analytical skills, teamwork and project management.