Computer Science (Including Placement Year) - BSc (Hons)

University of Essex

### **What is the BSc (Hons) Computer Science?****The BSc (Hons) Computer Science is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.**You’ll build a strong foundation in core computer science theory and explore its cutting-edge real-world applications, preparing you to create the technologies of tomorrow.### **Why this course**The BSc (Hons) Computer Science gives you the theory and practical knowledge to understand – and create – computing technologies that make a real impact on the world.You’ll study a broad curriculum shaped by industry partners, gaining the most up-to-date understanding of computer science. Discover which areas you’re interested in exploring further, then specialise in assistive technologies, computer games, artificial intelligence, evolutionary computation, Big Data or robotics.Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.By graduation, you’ll have the confidence and ability to dig deeper into how technology influences people’s lives. You’ll be ready for careers in software and systems analysis, engineering and programming.### **Who should apply*** Future software analysts and programmers* Students eager to develop their own computer games, apps, online platforms and digital systems* Those considering a career that benefits from a broad understanding of how computers and digital systems work* Computational thinkers with great grasp of pattern recognition and algorithms

Computer Science and Electronic Engineering