Computer Science BSc (Hons) (Foundation) (4 year route with Carmel College)
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Offers study abroad opportunities
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Offers a Year in China
- Course length: 4 years
- UCAS code: G408
- Year of entry: 2019
- This programme does not accept applications from international students.
Honours Select
×This programme offers Honours Select combinations.
Honours Select 100
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This programme is available through Honours Select as a Single Honours (100%).
Honours Select 75
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This programme is available through Honours Select as a Major (75%).
Honours Select 50
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This programme is available through Honours Select as a Joint Honours (50%).
Honours Select 25
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This programme is available through Honours Select as a Minor (25%).
Study abroad
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This programme offers study abroad opportunities.
Year in China
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This programme offers the opportunity to spend a Year in China.
Accredited
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This programme is accredited.
Module details
Programme Year Zero
Based at Carmel College in St Helens, about nine miles from the main University precinct. The college offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement. G408 students follow a foundation module in Mathematics and have a choice of two other modules taken from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Information Technology or Geography.
Programme Year One
On successful completion of the foundation programme at Carmel College, students transfer to the first year of their chosen degree programme. Years Two, Three and Four are therefore identical in content to the three years of the degree programme you have chosen:
- G400 Computer Science BSc (Hons)
- G403 Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- G610 Computer Science with Software Development BSc (Hons)
- G611 Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- GN34 Financial Computing BSc (Hons)
- G3N4 Financial Computing with Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- GG14 Mathematics and Computer Science BSc
- GG16 Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
Programme Year Two
Years Two, Three and Four are identical in content to the three years of the degree programme you have chosen:
- G400 Computer Science BSc (Hons)
- G403 Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- G610 Computer Science with Software Development BSc (Hons)
- G611 Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- GN34 Financial Computing BSc (Hons)
- G3N4 Financial Computing with Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- GG14 Mathematics and Computer Science BSc
- GG16 Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
Programme Year Three
Years Two, Three and Four are identical in content to the three years of the degree programme you have chosen:
- G400 Computer Science BSc (Hons)
- G403 Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- G610 Computer Science with Software Development BSc (Hons)
- G611 Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- GN34 Financial Computing BSc (Hons)
- G3N4 Financial Computing with Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- GG14 Mathematics and Computer Science BSc
- GG16 Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
Programme Year Four
Years Two, Three and Four are identical in content to the three years of the degree programme you have chosen:
- G400 Computer Science BSc (Hons)
- G403 Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- G610 Computer Science with Software Development BSc (Hons)
- G611 Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- GN34 Financial Computing BSc (Hons)
- G3N4 Financial Computing with Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
- GG14 Mathematics and Computer Science BSc
- GG16 Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
The programme detail and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching is by a mix of formal lectures, small group tutorials and supervised laboratory-based practical sessions. Students also undertake individual and group projects. Key problem solving skills and employability skills, like presentation and teamwork skills, are developed throughout the programme.