BSc Computer Science with Study Abroad - 2011
Final Award | BSc |
Programme Title | Computer Science with Study Abroad |
School/Department | School of Computer Science |
Banner Code | 5571 |
Length of Programme | 4 years |
Total Credits | 480 |
UCAS Code | G400 |
Awarding Institution | The University of Birmingham |
Designed for accreditation by | BCS |
QAA Benchmarking Groups | Computing |
Educational Aims Of Programme
- A solid foundation for a career or further study in computing/IT.
- Thorough coverage of the core areas of computer science.
- A solid grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of contemporary developments in computer science.
- A solid grounding in practical software development skills.
- A curiosity-driven programme offering a choice of options in the second year and an extensive choice of advanced and specialist options in the third year.
- Flexibility to change programmes after the first year, to the BEng/MEng in Computer Science / Software Engineering or the BSc in Computer Science / Software Engineering with Business Studies.
Programme Outcomes and Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies
Knowledge and Understanding
- The essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to Computing and computer applications as appropriate to the topics covered in the programme.
- Appropriate theory, practices and tools for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of computer-based systems.
Skills & Other Attributes
- The ability to apply the knowledge and understanding noted above to the analysis of a given information handling problem.
- The ability to specify, design and construct computer-based systems, using appropriate tools, and to document all stages of this process.
- The ability to evaluate computer-based systems in relation to a given information handling problem.
- A professional software engineering ethos, and a responsible, ethical and open-minded attitude to their work.
Transferable Skills
- The ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
- The ability to use and apply general IT facilities, including those required for effective information-retrieval.
- Numeracy, in both understanding and presenting cases involving quantitative or similar formal, symbolic dimensions.
- Management of learning and development, including time management, organizational skills, and the ability to pursue independently further professional development.