BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Placement Year

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Sep 2026
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You will gain the required academic and theoretical skills to pursue a career in computer science plus advanced practical skills relating to the theory, practice, tools and applications of contemporary software technologies. You will also secure an understanding of architectures, frameworks and strategies for building software computer systems, should you wish to seek a career in software development, for example.

You will have access to industry-standard facilities, including nine specialist teaching laboratories, with over 400 workstations, featuring high specifications and the latest software and specialist applications. Our state of the art facilities in Computer Science, with the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) commended teaching and staff support, will allow you gain the necessary practical, technical and analytical skills required of a Computer Science professional.

Why study computing at LJMU?

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics is highly rated for its research in computing and the science behind the systems. This research directly informs what you will study on the degree. In addition, the Department has extensive links with industry, and regularly hosts guest speakers from industry and an invited industry advisory panel.

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Modules

  • Compulsory modules
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Professional Practice
  • Data Modelling
  • Foundations of Computer Science
  • Computer Science Workshop
  • Introduction to Web Development
  • Compulsory modules
  • Group Project
  • Algorithm Design
  • Knowledge Based Systems
  • Automata, Languages and Computation
  • Options modules
  • Sandwich Year - Computer Science
  • Study Year Abroad - Computer Science
  • Secure Software Development
  • Data Analytics
  • Mobile and Web Development
  • Compulsory modules
  • Project
  • Advanced Topics in AI
  • Computer Graphics and Visualisation
  • Contemporary Concepts in Computer Science
  • Options modules
  • User Experience Design
  • Network Defence
  • Applied Data Science
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    Use our magical AI system, to check your admission chances for this course.
    Tuition fee
    Apply by
    Start date
    Sep 2025
    Sep 2026
    Duration
    Campus
    City Campus
    LJMU City Campus
    Mode of study
    Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
    Offer response
    2 weeks after your application is submitted