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BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation is a undergraduate Computer Science & IT course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Computer Science & IT · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year in order to progress onto their full honours degree with us. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Choose your own path – Our flexible course allows you to study the areas of computing you are most interested in, while still getting a broad education in computing - Graduate with industry or international experience – improve your professional skills and global outlook through optional work placements and study abroad opportunities with our international partners. Previous work placements for our students have included: Apple, AppNexus, NHS Trust, Sony, Amazon, IBM - State-of-the-art technologies and resources – access over 30 computing laboratories with an extensive range of software providing access to Linux/UNIX, Windows and Mac OS. As well as dedicated labs for games development, cybersecurity, electronic hardware and immersive technologies - Start your journey as an IT professional – study a British Computer Society (BCS) accredited course, offering graduates pathways toward Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. You'll also qualify for free student membership allowing you to enjoy a range of professional development and networking opportunities - Showcase your work to industry – present and pitch your work to industry professionals, gaining valuable feedback and building your professional confidence. You'll also develop an independent final -year project, allowing you to explore a specialist area of computing that aligns with your interests and career ambitions Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 4 or 5 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): You'll get valuable work experience and increase your employability by completing a year in industry during the course. Study the key topics in computer science, software engineering and development, while also exploring specialist computer science topics that interest you. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Computer Systems Fundamentals (Year 1, Core)
• Foundations of Professional Computing (Year 1, Core)
• Mathematics for Computing (Year 1, Core)
• Software Development I (Year 1, Core)
• Software Development II (Year 1, Core)
• Web Design and Development (Year 1, Core)
• Agile Team Project (Year 2, Core)
• Client-Server Architectures (Year 2, Core)
• Database Systems (Year 2, Core)
• Object Oriented Programming (Year 2, Core)
• Advanced Client-Side Development (Year 2, Option)
• Back-end Web Development (Year 2, Option)
• Cloud-driven Entrepreneurship and Enterprise (Year 2, Option)
• Algorithms: Theory, Design and Implementation (Year 2, Option)
• Practical Machine Learning (Year 2, Option)
• Mobile Application Development (Year 2, Option)
• Robotic Principles (Year 2, Option)
• Applied Artificial Intelligence (Year 3, Core)
• Computer Science Final Project (Year 3, Core)
• Cyber Security (Year 3, Core)
• Advanced Interactive Media Development (Year 3, Option)
• Applied Robotics (Year 3, Option)
• Applications of Large Language Models (Year 3, Option)
• Cyber Security Threats and Counter Measures (Year 3, Option)
• Defensive Programming Techniques (Year 3, Option)
• Game AI (Year 3, Option)
• Internet of Things (Year 3, Option)