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Gain a broad range of skills and knowledge in the field of computing

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This course starts in September 2024.

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3 years full time, 4 years full time with sandwich placement
Bognor Regis Campus

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Overview

Engage in a practical, applied approach to computing

Our BSc (Hons) Computing course provides you with a broad range of knowledge and skills in the field of computing through both theoretical and practical modules, as you prepare for a successful career within the industry.

Study the key aspects of computing

Through our blend of practical and theoretical modules, you will gain a strong understanding of the key aspects of computer science and the real-world applications of computing fundamentals.

Explore a wide range of specialist areas, including:

  • Computer hardware
  • Programming languages and software development
  • Data analysis
  • Web development
  • Creative computing

Apply your learning to practical projects

Throughout your degree, you will use your newly-acquired skills and knowledge to inform your work on various practical projects, which prepare you for your future career within a professional context.

Learn from our team of computer science experts

Our team of dedicated, highly-qualified computing science experts are here to help support you throughout your studies, as they get to know you and your needs to help ensure you can thrive.

Gain vital industry experience with work placement opportunities

We can support you in finding and applying for a suitable year-long work placement for between your second and third years of study, which gives you the opportunity to put your studies in practice, improve you CV, and develop your professional network ahead of your career within the industry.

Prepare for your future career

In our highly-digital age, most industries rely on computer systems and developments, which means graduates with knowledge of these areas are in high demand.

We help prepare you for your future career with providing you with the knowledge and skills needed by employers to help you stand out and allow you to thrive within a professional space.

On this course you will:

  • Engage in a practical, applied approach to learning computer science.
  • Apply your learning through practical projects related to industry needs.
  • Have the opportunity to undertake a year-long industrial work placement.
  • Learn from our team of expert and experienced teaching staff.
  • Gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career after you graduate.

The Course

Gain an in-depth understanding of computer science principles

Year One

Your first year introduces you to the fundamentals of computing, as you begin to explore aspects of algorithms, data analysis, and programming.

Indicative modules

The following list is indicative and subject to change. More information on these modules is coming soon.

  • Programming for Problem-Solving
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Computer Systems
  • Data Analysis and Management
  • Human Computer Interaction

Year Two

In your second year, you will focus on more specialist aspects of computing, such as cybersecurity and web development.

You will also look to apply your learning within professional and business intelligence contexts, as you gain vital skills in putting your newly-acquired knowledge into practice.

Indicative modules

The following list is indicative and subject to change. More information on these modules is coming soon.

  • Group Project
  • Professional Practice
  • Web Technologies and Cloud Computing
  • Computer Systems Security
  • Analytics and Business Intelligence
  • Web Development

Year Three

Your third year of study sees you work towards a final project that acts as a culmination of all your learning throughout your studies.

In addition, you will consider the future of computing within an ever-changing and quickly-evolving modern world.

Indicative modules

The following list is indicative and subject to change. More information on these modules is coming soon.

  • Future Computing
  • Multi-Platform
  • Individual Project
  • Creative Computing
  • Internet of Things

Teaching and Assessment

Feel the support of our expert and experienced staff

Teaching

Your teaching will take the form of scheduled classes such as workshops, lecture, and seminars, as well as spend some time studying independently outside.

As well as working independently, you will have some projects and seminars in groups where you will develop your communication and teamwork skills and create work with other students.

Smaller class sizes to help your development

Our commitment to smaller class sizes allows you to feel more confident to discuss your ideas in a supportive environment and allows your tutors get to know you and how best to aid your development.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a range of assignments that could include:

  • Coursework
  • Project work
  • Written exams

Experience

Learn in our state-of-the-art Tech Park building

Discover our £35 million Tech Park

Our Bognor Regis Campus boasts the £35m Tech Park and brings together science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics courses on one state-of-the-art site.

Work Placements

Prepare for your career with practical placements

You can apply for a year long industrial placement during your degree.

As well as giving you an opportunity to put your studies into practice and use the skills you develop on your course, undertaking a placement helps to improve your CV and shows employers that you have already completed work in industry when you graduate.

Placements years usually take place between your second and third years of study. You will spend 1 year working with a company in industry before returning to the University to complete your final year. This effectively extends your studies by one year.

The placement will be a paid position, with pay at or above the National Minimum Wage.

Placement years are competitive. We will support you in finding and applying for a suitable placement, but we are unable to guarantee placement years.

Study Abroad

Explore the opportunity to study part of your course abroad

As a student at the University of Chichester, you can explore opportunities to study abroad during your studies as you enrich and broaden your educational experiences.

Students who have undertaken this in the past have found it to be an amazing experience to broaden their horizons, a great opportunity to meet new people, undertake further travelling and to immerse themselves within a new culture.

You will be fully supported throughout the process to help find the right destination institution for you and your course. We can take you through everything that you will need to consider, from visas to financial support, to help ensure that you can get the best out of your time studying abroad.

Careers

Discover what you can do after you graduate

This BSc (Hons) Computing programme is designed for students who are interested in a practical, applied approach to computer science and who want to work in a variety of roles in the computing industry.

Graduates of the BSc Computing program will be well-prepared for a range of careers in the computing industry, including roles such as systems analysts, network administrators, IT consulting, and more.

In addition, our approach ensures that you develop the additional skills that are highly valued by a wide range of employers across many industries, such as project management, team work, communications, and autonomy.

 

Further studies

The program also provides a strong foundation for students who wish to pursue further study in computer science or a related field.

Our postgraduate degrees include: 

  • MSc Digital Marketing
  • MBA
  • PGCE
  • PhD/MPhil Research

Course Costs

Course Fees 2024/25

UK fee
£9,250
International fee
£15,840

For further details about fees, please see our Tuition Fee page.

For further details about international scholarships, please see our Scholarships page.

To find out about any additional costs on this course, please see our Additional Costs page.

Entry Requirements

Typical offer:

UCAS
104 - 120
tariff points from A levels or combination with AS / EPQ / BTEC/ Cambridge Technical.
A levels
BBB - BCC
BTEC
DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pass
International Baccalaureate
30 points
IELTS
6.0
overall with no element lower than 5.5

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