BSc (Hons) Computer Science
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
Discover the rapidly evolving technological advances and exciting challenges of computer science on this British Computer Society accredited degree.1 Gain a thorough understanding of the computing essentials before choosing from specialist modules including advanced programming, computer vision and mixed reality development. You’ll have access to the latest industry-standard equipment, including high-performance workstations, gigabit networking, 3D printers, robots, a 3D immersive cube, motion capture, AR, VR and MR. Gain paid experience, build contacts and test your skills in the real world with a placement year at companies such as BT, BAE Systems, Microsoft or IBM.
Similar to an apprenticeship, your placement gives you hands-on industry experience - but it’s fully integrated with your degree, so you also benefit from academic learning, student life, and the career flexibility that comes with a university qualification. You’ll benefit from our strong links with companies like EA, Sony and Black Marble with frequent talks by experts in the trade. And you could compete in international events like the Microsoft Imagine Cup.
Or rise to the challenge of creating a computer game over a weekend in our Three Thing Game.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Computer Society
- Specialist modules in advanced programming, computer vision and mixed reality
- Facilities include a 3D immersive cube, motion capture, AR, VR and MR
- Paid placement year at companies such as BT, Microsoft or IBM
- Industry links with EA, Sony and Black Marble, with expert talks
- Compete in the Microsoft Imagine Cup and weekend game-making challenges
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — For this course, you'll need 112 UCAS points.
- BTEC: DMM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 112 UCAS points A LEVELS BBC BTEC DMM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points
Scholarships
Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship
UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.
Up to £2,000University of Hull Asia Studentship
This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Software developer
- Software engineer
- Computer vision engineer
- Games developer
- AR/VR developer
- Systems analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,520 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 Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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