Software is everywhere on everything from desktop computers and mobile phones, to home appliances, game consoles and industrial machinery. New software is continuously being developed and the tools and methodologies used to develop software are always changing.
Computer science is a prerequisite for long-term employability and success as a computer programmer of any kind. On this course you´ll study computer science with a strong emphasis on practical programming skills, using cutting-edge software development tools in our industry-standard laboratories. You´ll be taught by experienced computer scientists and ex-industry professionals who continue to maintain active links with the industry.
In your first year, you´ll discover the foundations of computer science and software development. You´ll learn about computer programming and you´ll discover that computers are all about, and only about, manipulating data. You´ll learn some vital mathematics, and you´ll find out what makes good software and bad software.