BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Course Overview
Accredited* by the British Computer Society (BCS) to achieve a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) qualification, this course prepares you for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector. This programme is meticulously designed to teach you the fundamentals of computer science that can be applied to the latest trends, to keep you ahead of the curve. From mastering code to exploring the world of AI, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills that top tech employers look out for.
Key Program Highlights
- Professionally accredited*: Accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Ranked 12th in the UK overall: Computer Science, Guardian University Guide, 2025
- Gold standard teaching: Aston University was awarded Gold- the highest possible rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- Earn more: Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £47,800 three years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025)
- Ranked 24th in the world: Aston University is ranked 24th in the world for reducing inequalities
Course Overview
Accredited* by the British Computer Society (BCS) to achieve a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) qualification, this course prepares you for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector. This programme is meticulously designed to teach you the fundamentals of computer science that can be applied to the latest trends, to keep you ahead of the curve. From mastering code to exploring the world of AI, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills that top tech employers look out for.
Key Program Highlights
- Professionally accredited*: Accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Ranked 12th in the UK overall: Computer Science, Guardian University Guide, 2025
- Gold standard teaching: Aston University was awarded Gold- the highest possible rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- Earn more: Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £47,800 three years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025)
- Ranked 24th in the world: Aston University is ranked 24th in the world for reducing inequalities
Requirements
Modules
- Introductory Mathematics for Digital Science
- Fundamentals of Digital Systems
- Introductory Programming for Digital Science
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Internet Applications and Databases
- Power Skills
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Business and Enterprise Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Programming Language Concepts
- Software Engineering
- Data Structures, Algorithms and Object-Oriented Programming
- Team Project
- Ethics, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability
- Secure Networks and Operating Systems
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- EPS Placement Year
- Individual Project
- Software Project Management
- Natural Language Processing
- Distributed Systems and Blockchain
- Computer Animation
- Interaction Design
- Software Testing
- Digital Forensics
- Data Mining
- Adaptive and Intelligent Robotic Systems
- DevSecOps
- Game Development
- Cloud Computing and DevOps
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Mobile Development
- Secure Networks and Operating Systems
- Image and Video Processing
- Computational Intelligence
- Software Security
- Big Data Technologies (Advanced Database Systems and GIS)
- Multimedia Information Retrieval
