Computer Science and Management
Goldsmiths, University of London
UCAS Code: I1N1 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
If you do not have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level, you should normally have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject specific modules. If you do not have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level equivalent, you should normally have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With three Higher Level subjects at 655. If you do not have a Science or Mathematics-based Higher Level, you should normally have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics or equivalent.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
If you do not have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level equivalent, you should normally have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Higher
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Scottish Higher
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T Level
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About this course
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**BSc Computer Science and Management is designed to help you gain a strong technical computer science background and understanding of management issues within large organisations.**
**Why study BSc Computer Science and Management**
- This joint programme allows you to develop a strong background in both computer science and management science, enabling you to gain an excellent blend of technological knowledge in computer science and business skills.
- You'll be equipped with a deep understanding of the core computer science competencies, programming software engineering, design and systems implementation while also gaining insight into the main challenges, processes and activities faced by management of organisations working in today’s rapidly evolving technology-driven world.
- You'll study across the Department of Computing and Institute of Management Studies, gaining essential skills in both computer science, business and management.
- You'll learn the skill to become leaders of global organisations that have a technology focus.
**Placements**
In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to take a full-year industry placement (making this programme four years full-time, or seven years part-time).
This gives you valuable experience to build confidence, further develop skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects. By the end of your degree, you’ll have built a portfolio of work to kickstart your career in the creative industry.
Modules
Year 1
In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules:
Identity, Agency & Environment 1
Identity, Agency & Environment 2
Introduction to Programming
User Experience and the Web
Strategic Management
Computing Project 1
Marketing Management
Finance and Accounting
Year 2
In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules:
The Goldsmiths Elective
Dynamic Web Applications
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Organisational Behaviour
Developing Business Ideas and Opportunities
Computing Project 2
Goldsmiths’ Social Change Module
Software Development and Design
Optional placement year
Our degrees include an optional industrial placement year between the second and final year of study. You will be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process.
Although we encourage you to take the opportunity of a placement year, it isn't compulsory and you can complete your degree in three years.
Year 3 (or Year 4 with work placement)
You'll complete the following compulsory modules:
Final Project in Business Computing
Social Responsibilities of Management
Optional modules
You'll also take:
1 optional modules from a list provided annually by the Institute of Management Studies.
1 optional modules from a list provided annually by the Department of Computing.
1 or 2 optional modules from a list of third-year optional modules.
*Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
Assessment methods
This programme is taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory sessions. You’ll also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study. This includes carrying out required and additional reading, preparing topics for discussion, and producing essays or project work.
The Uni
Goldsmiths, University of London
Computing
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