Computer Science
One of the largest and best established in the country, our School of Computer Science offers software development, artificial intelligence and robotics, networking and security, software engineering, business applications, IT strategy and management.
You’ll learn from experts, as many of our highly qualified and supportive team have experience of applying advanced technology in the real world. Our strong links with business will also give you opportunities to work with industry leaders on placements at companies such as Accenture, Apple, Microsoft or GlaxoSmithKline.
High School
Completion of high school education
Stage 1
University Foundation
Stage 2
First Year University Studies
Stage 3
Second Year University Studies
Stage 4
Final Year Degree and Graduation
Location
Duration
Stage 1: Two semesters
Stage 2: Two semesters
Intakes
Stage 1: September and January
Stage 2: September
Stage 1: University Foundation
Modules
Semester one
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)
- Principles of Computing
- Mathematics 1
- Business Studies
Semester two
- Mathematics 2
- Mass Communications
- Programming
- Statistics
Progression rule to Stage 2
Minimum 50% pass mark in all modules with minimum 85% attendance required across all modules.
Stage 2: First Year Degree in Computer Science
HIC provide subject specialist skill progression classes during integrated first year degree
Students need to pass all modules to progress. All students study 4 modules worth 30 credits each, totalling 120 credits
Progression rule to Stage 3
Minimum 40% pass mark all modules with minimum 85% attendance required.
Students need to pass all modules to progress. All students study 4 modules worth 30 credits each, totalling 120 credits
Employment & career options
Previous graduates have gone to work in a variety of roles both at management level and at the technical level with companies such as Accenture, Sun Microsystems, Cisco CCNA, Oracle OCA, IBM, Xerox,Yell.