Bachelor in Computer Science - Grado en Informática

Specialise in software development while also having the opportunity to cover a broad range of emerging topics, preparing you for an exciting career in computing.

Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the technical skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree. If you apply to study the full degree and do not meet the academic entry requirements, our admissions team may consider your application for the Foundation Year and notify you accordingly.

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM or DMM. You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to UCAS tariff points.

If English is not your first language, you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

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

FOUNDATION YEAR
Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology
Introduction to Computers
Mathematics for Engineering and Technology
Introduction to Information Systems Analytics
Introduction to Programming
Foundation Year Engineering and Technology Project

YEAR 1

Computer Fundamentals - understand the concepts and terminology of computing, networking, communications, security, and virtualisation.
Mathematics for Computing - this unit will equip you with the mathematical knowledge for modelling and solving real-world computing problems.
Programming - develop the skills and understanding to implement software solution to different problems whilst gaining hands-on experience in programming and testing.
Data Management - develop practical expertise in database querying and the application of the database design techniques.
Introduction to Reliable Computing - gain an introduction to the concepts of modelling and system analysis in a team approach.
Elective units
Computing and Society - learn about mapping computer techniques, concepts and principles in line with sustainability.

YEAR 2

Communications and Networking - gain an understanding of the theory and practice of data communications and computer networks.
Software Engineering - learn about the theory and practice of software engineering such as the software development process.
Systems Analysis and Design - Explore the nature of software development with an emphasis on ‘upstream’ development and discover the challenges associated with the process.
Data Structures and Algorithms - learn about the theory and applications of fundamental data structures and algorithms, implementing them in real world applications.
Technological Innovations in Computing - gain practical knowledge of current and emerging technological innovations, building on previous programming knowledge in a team approach.
Elective Units
Software Business - gain a deeper understanding of the unique aspects of software business, the various business models and innovations. Suited to those interesting in setting up a software company.

OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR
You’ll complete a minimum 30-week work placement which can be carried out anywhere in the world. The placement year offers a chance to gain experience and make contacts for the future.

Although you will be enrolled onto the four-year degree (including the placement), you can opt out of the placement element to complete your degree in three years.

FINAL YEAR

Computability and Complexity - learn how to address practical computational problems effectively through the demonstration of an algorithmic approach
Systems Development - gain a critical understanding of the design, development and deployment of enterprise grade applications to allow organisations to scale their IT provisioning in an agile way.
Individual Project - the Individual Project is an opportunity to pursue a topic of your choice. You’ll identify a problem and then select and implement a solution to solving that problem.
Option units
Deep Learning and Applications - gain an introduction into Deep Learning approaches and their applications for Machine Learning tasks.
Digital Innovation and Transformation - learn the skills, techniques and technologies that are necessary to develop a digital portfolio based on digital transformation in business innovation efforts.
Data Visualisation and Storytelling - develop the skills of data/information visualisation and visual analytics so that you can design efficient and effective data visualisations.
Internet and Wide Area Networks - ​investigate the networking aspects such as design principles, implementation in practice, analysis and evaluation of large-scale networked systems.
Elective units

Digital Futures - drawing from technical, legal and social disciplines, learn about the role of digital technology in society and how it affects the individual.

Business Information Specialist
Digital Project Manager
IT Analyst
Software Developer
Andriod Developer
Network Technician
Software Engineer
Web Developer.