Computer Science BSc(Hons)

Facts about Computer Science

Year of entry	2012
Qualification	BSc(Hons)
Application route	3 years full-time: apply through UCAS (code G401) 4 years sandwich: apply through UCAS (code G400) 4 years full-time including foundation year: apply through UCAS (code G403) Please note: this route is currently closed to Home applicants for September 2012 entry.
Modules	Module Listing

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.

What will you study?

Our single honours computing courses have a 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 1
Business Organisation and Practice
Systems Analysis and Design 1
Practical Programming
IT Toolbox 2
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, Mobile Computing)