BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with Placement Year)

Specialise in software development while also having the opportunity to cover a broad range of emerging topics, preparing you for an exciting career in computing.

Develop the versatility and personal qualities to combine software development and theoretical aspects of computer science to meet the most versatile and broadest needs of employers in a global context

Build and improve your applied technical skills with a strong appreciation of a wider range of computing topics to develop a broad range of computer applications and solutions for any organisation

Study and practice in our state-of-the-art speciality labs with enterprise grade hardware and fully virtualisation ready enterprise level infrastructure

Engage in a series of practical industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and the world

Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one

You'll be qualified to work as an IT professional in a variety of roles, ranging from software engineer/developer to AI researcher, front-end developer or DevOps engineer.

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Sep 2025

Sep 2026

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Campus

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