Computer Science (Hons) Bournemouth University

Overview

Through this Computer Science (Hons) BSc course from Bournemouth University you will usually be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Why study BSc (Hons) Computer Science at BU?

• Develop the versatility and personal qualities to combine software development and theoretical aspects of computer science to meet the most versatile and broadest needs of employers in a global context

• Build and improve your applied technical skills with a strong appreciation of a wider range of computing topics to develop a broad range of computer applications and solutions for any organisation

• Study and practice in our state-of-the-art speciality labs with enterprise grade hardware and fully virtualisation ready enterprise level infrastructure

• Engage in a series of practical industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and the world

• Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one

• You'll be qualified to work as an IT professional in a variety of roles, ranging from software engineer/developer to AI researcher, front-end developer or DevOps engineer

Career opportunities:

IT plays an ever-more important role in every aspect of our lives and businesses are always looking for professionals who have the skills and drive to succeed in this fast-paced and ever-evolving industry. This degree will give you all the technical knowledge you need to get ahead, as well as giving you a good grasp of management in an IT setting.

In addition, the experience you gain from your work placement, coupled with the skills you’ll gain on your course, could make you stand out to potential employers.

Among the jobs you can go into are:

• Business Information Specialist

• Digital Project Manager

• IT Analyst

• Software Developer

• Andriod Developer

• Network Technician

• Software Engineer

• Web Developer.

Accreditation

Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)