BSc (Hons) Computer Science

This is for you if...

• You're passionate about computing and are excited about how it can shape the future.
• You're interested in how things work rather than just wanting to use them
• You've got keen attention to detail, enjoy problem-solving and like to use your initiative

Delivered across three years - or four, if you choose to include an industry placement, our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree is designed to develop your in-depth knowledge and understanding of programming, databases and computer systems.

Through core modules, you'll look at Java, Linux, databases, artificial intelligence, software engineering and computer graphics. You'll also have the opportunity to choose specialist optional modules in web and mobile development, virtual reality, information security and more.

Learning Experience

Embedding collaboration with industry and working on real-world projects is an essential aspect of studying computing at Salford. In your second year, you'll have the opportunity to take part in our three-week-long industry challenge, Hackcamp. Working in a team with other second-year computing students, you'll develop a web-hosted dashboard or application to meet a real-life brief, set by one of our industry partners. At the end of the three weeks, students also have the chance to present their finished project at our Hackcamp showcase day.

Working on real-world set briefs alongside your specialist studies will give you the skills and knowledge you need to prepare for an exciting career in tech. You will also bring all of your learning together by completing an individual project in your final year, where you can focus on an area of software engineering of your choice.

Industry Placement

On this course, you will have the opportunity to take an industrial placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your own placement, we will assign you a placement tutor to monitor your progress and assess your final report.

By completing a placement year, you can add 'with professional experience' to your degree award. Industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV, gain hands-on work experience and build industry connections.

Year one

• Programming 1
• Programming 2
• Database Systems
• Professional Development and Practices
• Web Development and Human-Computer Interfaces
• Computer System Internals and Linux

Year two

• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Networking and Security
• Design Patterns
• Career Development
• Software Project with Agile Techniques (Salford HackCamp)
• AI & Data Mining
• Client Server Systems

Year three

• Software Quality Management
• Project for Computer Science
• Computer Graphics

Optional modules (choose two):

• Virtual Reality and 3D Games
• Business Development
• Mobile Development
• Information Security Management
• Deep Learning
• Advanced Web Development

Once you complete the full honours degree, you'll graduate with exciting and rewarding careers opportunities ahead of you. With demonstrable programming skills, supported by a large portfolio of practical work, you'll have a skill set applicable across many industries.

We’re living in an exciting age, when visionary technologies are quickly becoming the everyday. Converging technology is creating amazing opportunities for talented computing professionals. The unique skillset you will acquire as a computer science student is in great demand in many different areas.

Many graduates choose to work as programmers and software developers, but others progress to other IT-based roles including consultancy, system development, or as computer analysts. Our computer science alumni have found employment with leading national companies across a range of industries, such as Sainsburys, Cisco, Microsoft, SIS, Autotrader, HMRC, Ferranti and Civica, plus local firms emerging in the fast-growing North West tech community.