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Computer Science

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

UCAS Tariff

128

A minimum of 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies

About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Computer science

**Gain the expertise for a hands-on technical role or management position in this fast-paced field. You’ll achieve a master’s-level qualification on this course.**

With technology firms around the world crying out for highly skilled graduates, this course will put you at the forefront of computer science engineering.
As part of this course, you’ll:

- Graduate with a masters-level qualification

- Study key STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subject area themes, as outlined by the Government

- Develop the skills you’ll need to solve computing problems in any industry, in a networked and converged world packed with opportunities

- Examine computer systems, understand how they work, problems that arise and the implications of what companies are developing

- Hone your expertise in emerging technologies and build your abilities in project management and teamworking

- Study a variety of topics including advanced software engineering, cloud computing, network management, industrial control systems, robotics and systems integration, machine learning and data analytics

**Find out more**

**Develop industry-ready skills**
This course was designed in partnership with industry. This means your studies will be current and reflect the latest trends in computer science engineering. Our teaching team has a wealth of industrial and research experience which will feed into your learning. Guest lectures by leading industry practitioners will enable you to benefit from their expertise.

**Gain hands-on experience**
We’re committed to giving you hands-on experience that will impress employers when you graduate. Many of your assessments will be practical and you’ll give demonstrations and produce projects, reports and presentations that will help you link theory to practice.

**Placement opportunity**
If you undertake a paid placement during your third year, you’ll have a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable experience. We also organise an annual

**Why study Computer Science at Leeds Beckett University...**

- 92% of MEng Computer Science students were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*

- Fantastic placement opportunities

- Industry experienced expert teaching team

- Practical assessments such as demonstrations, group projects, reports and presentations will help you link the theory you are learning to industry practice, preparing you for life in the workplace

- Showcase your projects and network with experts from industry at our annual showcase event

*National Student Survey 2023

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:
- Computing Systems
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- Fundamentals of Databases
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Computer Communications

Year 2 Core Modules:
- Software Systems Development
- Operating Systems in Practice
- Computer Network Architectures
- Digital Security Landscapes
- Applied Machine Learning
- Team Project
In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Year 3 Core Modules:
- Advanced Software Engineering A
- Project
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Year 4 Core Modules:
- Network Management
- Smart Systems
- Research Practice
- Dissertation
In addition, choose from a list of Year 4 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

International
£10,500
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Headingley Campus

Department:

Computing, Creative Technologies and Engineering

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

82%
Computer science

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Computer science

Teaching and learning

83%
Staff make the subject interesting
94%
Staff are good at explaining things
85%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
90%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

78%
Library resources
80%
IT resources
88%
Course specific equipment and facilities
78%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

90%
UK students
10%
International students
83%
Male students
17%
Female students
74%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

D
C
C

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Computer science

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£20,000
low
Average annual salary
98%
high
Employed or in further education
65%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

47%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
11%
Design occupations
9%
Information technology technicians

This is a newly-classified subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. The subject is linked to important and growing computing industries, and over time we can expect more students to study them — there could be opportunities that open up for graduates in these subjects as the economy develops over the next few years.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Computer science

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£21k

£21k

£27k

£27k

£27k

£27k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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