
BSc (Hons) Computing Science with a Year in Industry
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
In this four-year BSc Computing Science with a Year in Industry degree, you’ll follow the BSc programme structure, and you’ll spend a year working in industry. Learn to programme the future and gain a solid foundation in a range of computing fields, including AI; managing and storing data for banks and businesses; creating and designing action-packed games; improving web usability and user experience; developing next- generation apps; robotics; cloud computing; big data, and much more. This flexible course is ideal if you’re a digital native who already lives and breathes computing.
You might like solving real-world problems, or coding your next-generation apps and websites, designing your own games, or building your own hardware. You’ll acquire a strong grounding in the theory of computing science, as well as gaining experience and skills in software engineering and problem solving. You’ll become a competent programmer in a range of modern general-purpose languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C and C++.
You’ll explore the underlying principles of the subject and learn to adopt a logical, systematic approach to developing solutions to real-world problems. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your studies by spending a year in industry – putting what you’ve learnt into practice and transforming theory into reality. All our computer science courses follow a standard track in the first two years.
This means that you can easily transfer between them if you decide you want
Key highlights
- Year-long industry placement putting theory into practice
- Covers AI, robotics, cloud computing, big data and games design
- Programming in Java, Python, JavaScript, C and C++
- Strong grounding in computing theory alongside software engineering skills
- Shared first two years allow easy transfer between computing courses
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Ele; Specific subjects required
- A-level: BBC — contextual offer; Specific subjects required
- International qualifications — Typical International Entry Requirements: We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students. A levels ABB including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics. Where applicable Sc
Careers this course leads to
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Games Developer
- Web Developer
- Cloud Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £29,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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