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Computer Science

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,B-A,B,B

136-128 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD-DDM

T Level

D

UCAS Tariff

136-128

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include two passes at A level.

About this course


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Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Other options

5 years | Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Computer science

Enhancing the quality of our lives, computers aim to meet the challenges of the modern world. Graduates with skills and knowledge in computer science could help make an impact on some of the challenges society faces. Such challenges include healthcare, sustainability, online security, and environmental issues.

Designed to give you the chance to cover the subject in more depth, this integrated Master's is based on our successful Computer Science BSc(Hons) course and includes an extra year that leads to an MSci qualification.

You might get involved in developing solutions that use artificial intelligence (AI), or perhaps you'll look at how to use computing applications in engineering or scientific experiments to combat environmental problems.

In your final year, you’ll have the chance to work in a small group on a project leading to the production of a piece of working software. Wherever possible, these projects will be for 'real' clients too.

**Why Study Computer Science MSci at University of Huddersfield?**
You’ll have the option to secure an industry placement in your third year. Previous students have taken placements at companies like IBM, Microsoft, and Hewlett Packard. Computer Science doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of computing.

You may gain skills that are transferable to other industries, and you may be able to pursue any career that requires a good honours degree.

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles, such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK†.

If you’re keen to study a University of Huddersfield MSci computer science degree – and you’re passionate about everything from Artificial Intelligence to software engineering, programming, and all things science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) – this course could help you step into a future computer science degree with confidence.

†Source: LinkedIn

**Professional Bodies**
The course is fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). Following completion, you’ll have fulfilled the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and for achieving Chartered Engineer status.

**Why Huddersfield?**
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Modules

Year 1 modules include:
• Software Design and Development
• Computing Science and Mathematics
• Computer Organisation and Architecture
• Computer Network Fundamentals
• Project 1.

To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

Assessment methods

You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions.

Assessment includes coursework primarily, and quizzes, in-class tests, presentations and demonstrations.

Your module specification documents provide full details of the assessment criteria.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£17,600
per year
International
£17,600
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

The Uni


Course location:

University of Huddersfield

Department:

Department of Computer Science (CEI)

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

72%
Computer science

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Computer science

Teaching and learning

63%
Staff make the subject interesting
79%
Staff are good at explaining things
69%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
78%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

84%
Library resources
76%
IT resources
86%
Course specific equipment and facilities
64%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

77%
UK students
23%
International students
88%
Male students
12%
Female students
75%
2:1 or above
20%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
D

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Computer science

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,000
med
Average annual salary
100%
high
Employed or in further education
84%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

62%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
7%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
5%
Engineering professionals

This is a newly-classified subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. The subject is linked to important and growing computing industries, and over time we can expect more students to study them — there could be opportunities that open up for graduates in these subjects as the economy develops over the next few years.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Computer science

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£22k

£22k

£28k

£28k

£30k

£30k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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