Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Computer Science] From University of Surrey

• Surrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for computer science, with an excellent record for graduate employability: 100 per cent of our computer science undergraduate students go on to employment or further study.
• BSc in Computer Science provides you with a solid foundation for designing the next generation of computational systems. It will also enable you to analyse and resolve issues with the latest software programs.
• You’ll be taught by academics at the forefront of their field and you’ll have opportunities to attend lectures from industry experts.

What you will study

• This course will develop your understanding of the concepts and principles that form the basis of computing systems.
• We’ll provide you with the balance of knowledge and skills you need to design, implement and troubleshoot software and complex systems to a professional standard.

• You’ll explore a wide range of topics, including:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Computational mathematics
  • Computer security
  • Object-oriented programming.

• This will involve using languages and tools such as Java, C++, Android, SQL, Python, MATLAB and assembler, plus specialist hardware such as Raspberry Pi computers.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each. Each semester consists of a period of teaching, revision/directed learning and assessment.

Careers:

Our graduates are sought after in the software, consumer electronics, telecommunications and security industries, among others. They’re involved in many different fields, from software development and building simulation systems; to devising IT strategies and managing organisations.

Recent graduates are employed as:

• Analyst Programmer, Avco Systems Ltd
• Computer Programmer, Stanhope-Seta 
• Forensic Data Analyst, PwC
• Software Developer, ID Business Solution
• Software Engineer, Xceptor
• Technology Associate, Morgan Stanley
• Technical Architecture Consultant, Accenture UK Ltd
• Testing and Continuous Delivery Architecture, Vodafone.