Computer Science - BSc(Hons) - Course Information - Undergraduate Students

Computer Science BSc(Hons)

Facts about this course

Year of entry	2010
Type	BSc(Hons)
Modules	Module Listing
UCAS	G401 3 years full-time G400 4 years sandwich G403 4 years full-time including foundation year G404 5 years sandwich including foundation year

About this course

Why choose this course?

Kingston’s 'classic' computer science course emphasises the software aspect of computing but also gives you an understanding of the underlying hardware. Analysis, design and programming are essential topics, together with subjects such as databases, data communications and operating systems. The course introduces you to the business world and provides the skills you'll need to operate in a professional environment.

What will you study?

The course includes the Faculty's shared first year, which means it's possible to change course once you've found what really suits you. Many of the modules in years 2 and 3 are optional, so you can choose subjects to suit your personal or career interests. We will help you select groups of option modules to form themes such as software systems and internet computing. You'll also learn to apply the theory to solve problems in an industrial or business context.

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

Programming Essentials
IT Toolbox
Business Organisation and Practice
Systems Analysis and Design 1
Programming Applications
Information and Communication Technology
Technology and Change
Group Design Workshop 1

Year 2

Advanced Programming Concepts
Systems Analysis and Design 2
Database Systems
Network Communications
Group Design Workshop 2
Operating Systems
Information and Project Management
Option module

Year 3

Project (double module)
Six option modules (eg Advanced Database Systems, Broadband Multimedia Networks, Intelligent Web Design, Internet Security, Computer Graphics, Advanced Java)