BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Placement Year

Programming is a fundamental part of being a computer scientist and at NTU we’re committed to developing graduates who have the right programming skills for industry.

How do we do it? By giving you learning experiences that include opportunities to get hands-on with software projects for local companies. Developing your confidence and your appeal to industry.

You’ll build the technical knowledge needed to analyse problems associated with the development of large-scale computing systems, acquiring software engineering skills to deliver solutions that drive real-world industry.

This course provides a thorough education in computing for industry, meaning you graduate with advanced skills in the development of software and an ability to design and manage complex and intelligent systems.

If you have any questions about our Computer Science course, you can now chat to our experienced lecturers and course leaders through Unibuddy.

Why study Computer Science at NTU?

• This course is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered Engineer (CEng) and IT Professional (CITP) status.
• You will undertake a year-long paid work placement. Previous students have worked with prestigious companies such IBM.
• Our Computer Society will enable you to share ideas with other like-minded and ambitious students in the UK.
• You will share material in common with the BSc (Hons) Software Engineering and BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Technology) in your first year. This will enable you to review your studies and choose the pathway that you enjoy best.

I would recommend the Computer Science degree at NTU as it is a very good, varied course, with lots of modules to pick from. The quality of teaching is great and the facilities are very good. I would strongly recommend students make use of the placement year to get an idea of the industry and where they might like to work – it's an excellent opportunity to improve your skills for the final year.

Cat Burton
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (graduate)