BSc (Hons) Computer Science

**Why Computer Science?**Our Computer Science degree helps you build your technical and entrepreneurial skills, working with industry names such as Hewlett-Packard, Fujitsu and GE Aviation. You’ll learn to patent your designs and prepare a professional portfolio to help launch your career. There’ll be the chance to work on real business briefs, from the development of mobile apps, to hardware platforms and mission critical software. With opportunities for work placements with companies such as Accenture and Renishaw, as well as paid freelance work during the course, our graduates stand out from the competition. There is even the chance to design and build a line-tracing robotic car and travel to Germany to participate in the European Renesas MCU Car Rally.You’ll draw on the expertise of experienced lecturers as you develop your abilities in computing problem solving and software engineering, learning high and low-level languages such as C/C++, Java, Python, HTML5 and CSS. Students can also take advantage of cutting-edge facilities including a purpose-built computing and technology suite with dedicated IT labs and industry-standard tools and operating systems, including Android, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Drones, Photoshop, Microsoft, Oracle and Cisco.**Why University of Gloucestershire?**We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Our vibrant and tight-knit community of over 10,000 students and staff paired with a wide variety of courses means you will have the best of both worlds – a diverse community of sports clubs, societies and activities while also benefiting from specialist lecturers who value you as an individual. Who Cares? We do. We care about our students and the planet. We listened to what our students value most, turning our prospectus digital and providing opportunities for them to protect the planet and move on to study in an environment that works hard to support future generations. As a result, we’re proud that the University of Gloucestershire has been judged the UK’s most sustainable university.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the dynamic county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.**After the course**Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be supported to become the graduate that you want to be, making industry connections and taking part in placements and field trips that offer invaluable experience outside of the lecture theatre. We are proud of our record that 93% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their course*.*UK Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020.**Experience an open day**Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. Our open days have been designed to inform you, inspire you, and help you make the right decision about your next step. It’s your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our friendly student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus. **To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.**