StudyQA — Bachelor: Computer Science — University College London

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With its strong focus on solving real-world problems through problem-based learning, this BSc delivers world-class, industry-relevant teaching. The programme provides the essential material employers expect from a top-quality computer science graduate, and prepares you for employment in a wide variety of industries.

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 0.5 or 1.0 credits, adding up to a total of 4.0 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 1.0 credit is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

The Computer Science MEng and BSc programmes share a common core for the first two years. The aim of the core modules is to cover the essential material required of all computer scientists, whatever their particular interest or specialisation. The core modules cover all the main strands of computer science: architecture, programming, theory, design and mathematics. Additionally, in the second year you choose a minor option from a wide selection available as part of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP) within UCL Engineering.

In your final year you will carry out an individual supervised project, and follow core modules in operating systems and computational complexity. In addition you will take optional modules selected from within the department, and continue to study electives from your chosen IEP minor option.

This degree is part of the IEP, a teaching framework that engages students in specialist and interdisciplinary activities designed to create well-rounded graduates with a strong grasp of the fundamentals of their discipline and a broad understanding of the complexity and context of computer science problems. Students engage in activities that span departments so the development of fundamental technical knowledge takes place alongside specialist and interdisciplinary research-based projects and professional skills. This creates degrees encouraging professional development, with an emphasis on design and challenging students to apply knowledge to complex problems.

As an IEP student, you are able to select a minor subject to study alongside your core and optional computer science modules in the second and third years. There are a large number of minor subjects available within UCL Engineering, which include, for example: Intelligent Systems, Entrepreneurship, Nanotechnology, Biomechanics, Management, Sustainable Building Design and Connected Systems.

A levels

Grades

A*AA

Subjects

Mathematics required.

GCSEs

English Language and Mathematics at grade C. For UK-based students, a grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs