Computer Science

University of Westminster, London

Our Computer Science BSc will give you the computing skills and knowledge to help shape the future of businesses and organisations.Our course covers all aspects of modern computer science and specialised computer science topics, laying the foundations for your success in a rapidly changing environment.A key benefit of our course is its flexibility. You'll be able to build a customised route within computer science, following a pathway in one of several computing areas to suit your interests. You'll develop a wide range of skills and knowledge in areas such as creative computing, information systems, graphics and games development, mobile and web computing, software engineering, design and development, software security, and artificial intelligence.You'll use industrial tools and techniques throughout our course and graduate well versed in all aspects of the software lifecycle. You'll have the chance to apply your new knowledge and skills to real-world problems, usually in the form of a small-scale project set by an external organisation. As well as the technical skills you'll develop as part of this project, and you'll build vital transferable skills around the areas of commercial awareness, leadership and organisation.After completing your second year, you'll have the opportunity to do a one-year work placement. Placements will help you to gain work experience and enhance your employability after you graduate. Help and support are always available to find and secure placement opportunities through various workshops and events organised by the University's Careers and Employability Service and our course team.Professional accreditationOur course is fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), which means it complies with rigorous academic and professional standards as set out by the BCS. It also allows graduates to gain registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and partial registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).CareersCareer developmentWe aim to create highly adaptable graduates who have both the knowledge and the technical capabilities to solve real-world problems.As well as having a solid foundation in computer science, you'll also have one or more specialisms that open up career pathways during your early years as a computing professional.Job rolesCareer prospects for computer science graduates are excellent and typical career routes include:Graduate Computer programmerJunior specialist developerSoftware developerWeb developerEarly to mid-career AI specialistComputer systems analystsComputer system engineersDatabase administratorsNetwork systems administrationResearch and developmentSoftware designerSoftware QASeniorChief technical officerLead developerLead researcherSenior application developerSenior systems architect or analyst