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BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH INDUSTRIAL YEAR

  • UCAS code
    G401
  • Typical offer
    ABB
  • Year of entry
    2022
  • Course duration
     4 years
  • Year of entry
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  • Course duration
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With this BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year course you will study the essential skills for computer scientists, and put them into practice with a year in industry.

Computer science is the study of principles, applications, and technologies of computing and computers. It involves the study of data structures and the algorithms to process them, programming languages, operating systems and software engineering. Computer science provides skills and knowledge which are essential in a wide range of computing and computer-related professions. It has a huge impact on modern society as it is the cornerstone of all of the digital technologies that we use in our daily lives.

During this degree, you will study the theory and techniques that underpin such areas as complex computing systems, big data analytics, computer graphics, computer security, web technology, mobile computing and artificial intelligence, as well as completing a year working in industry. You will also have the opportunity to develop your technical skills in programming and software design. In addition to learning C, C++ and Java, many students graduate with a range of other programming languages, such as Python, Javascript, PHP and others, software testing and with experience of the software lifecycle.

You will be taught by lecturers with expertise across a broad range of areas, with extensive experience in both academic and industrial applications, showing you how to develop and apply your skills.

Industrial Year placement

The Industrial Year degree includes the opportunity to apply for a one-year placement in industry. Our dedicated placement team will help you to apply for the year-long paid employment during your degree. We have relationships with companies, built up over many years, of which many have their UK or European headquarters in the local area.

Previous and current placement providers include BAE Systems, Bayer, CGI, Clearswift, Eli Lilly, Evertz, Gamma Telecom, Goldman Sachs, GlaxoSmithKline, HealthWallace, IBM, PepsiCo and Waterstones.

We hold a placement fair every year, and every student is supported with sessions in which you go through the selection methods that companies use. You also have the option to receive help with your CV and writing cover letters in one-to-one sessions.

You will also have the opportunity to acquire a wide range of transferable skills that are sought after by employers, and we keep up-to-date on their requirements through our Industrial Advisory Board and regular contact with the companies who offer placements to our students. There is a strong career management theme running throughout the degree, with a series of skills development opportunities for you to engage with. In addition to technical skills, we also teach transferable skills, such as team working and communication, which you will need for a rewarding career in computing.

A wide range of software packages are used to support the computing curriculum, including tools for software/apps development, systems modelling, Computer Assisted Design and 3D printing, mathematical manipulation and more. There is free access to commercial software and servers.

For more information about securing and completing a placement for your placement year, please visit our Important Information page.

Our degree programmes are accredited by the British Computer Society — the Chartered Institute for IT.

Visit the Computer Science website.

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Overview

With this BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year course you will study the essential skills for computer scientists, and put them into practice with a year in industry.

Computer science is the study of principles, applications, and technologies of computing and computers. It involves the study of data structures and the algorithms to process them, programming languages, operating systems and software engineering. Computer science provides skills and knowledge which are essential in a wide range of computing and computer-related professions. It has a huge impact on modern society as it is the cornerstone of all of the digital technologies that we use in our daily lives.

During this degree, you will study the theory and techniques that underpin such areas as complex computing systems, big data analytics, computer graphics, computer security, web technology, mobile computing and artificial intelligence, as well as completing a year working in industry. You will also have the opportunity to develop your technical skills in programming and software design. In addition to learning C, C++ and Java, many students graduate with a range of other programming languages, such as Python, Javascript, PHP and others, software testing and with experience of the software lifecycle.

You will be taught by lecturers with expertise across a broad range of areas, with extensive experience in both academic and industrial applications, showing you how to develop and apply your skills.

Industrial Year placement

The Industrial Year degree includes the opportunity to apply for a one-year placement in industry. Our dedicated placement team will help you to apply for the year-long paid employment during your degree. We have relationships with companies, built up over many years, of which many have their UK or European headquarters in the local area.

Previous and current placement providers include BAE Systems, Bayer, CGI, Clearswift, Eli Lilly, Evertz, Gamma Telecom, Goldman Sachs, GlaxoSmithKline, HealthWallace, IBM, PepsiCo and Waterstones.

We hold a placement fair every year, and every student is supported with sessions in which you go through the selection methods that companies use. You also have the option to receive help with your CV and writing cover letters in one-to-one sessions.

You will also have the opportunity to acquire a wide range of transferable skills that are sought after by employers, and we keep up-to-date on their requirements through our Industrial Advisory Board and regular contact with the companies who offer placements to our students. There is a strong career management theme running throughout the degree, with a series of skills development opportunities for you to engage with. In addition to technical skills, we also teach transferable skills, such as team working and communication, which you will need for a rewarding career in computing.

A wide range of software packages are used to support the computing curriculum, including tools for software/apps development, systems modelling, Computer Assisted Design and 3D printing, mathematical manipulation and more. There is free access to commercial software and servers.

For more information about securing and completing a placement for your placement year, please visit our Important Information page.

Our degree programmes are accredited by the British Computer Society — the Chartered Institute for IT.

Visit the Computer Science website.

BCS accreditation logo 

Entry requirements A Level ABB | IB 32 points overall

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Typical offer

ABB 

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall

GCSE

Maths, Physics or IT at grade B (6)

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.

Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students

For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.

International Foundation Programme

If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the University of Reading’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.

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Pre-sessional English language programme

If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.

  • Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme

Structure

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4

Topics covered in year one include:

  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Applications of Computer Science
  • Programming
  • Software Engineering
  • Mathematics for Computer Science

Please note that all topics are subject to change.

For more information about this course, visit the Department of Computer Science's website.

Topics covered in year two include:

  • Computer Architecture and Networking
  • Algorithms and Operating Systems
  • Databases and Information Security
  • Compilers
  • Systems Design

Please note that all topics are subject to change.

For more information about this course, visit the Department of Computer Science's website.

Core modules include:

  • Industrial year

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

For more information about this course, visit the Department of Computer Science's website.

Topics covered in the final year include:

  • Social, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Computing
  • Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science Algorithms and Tools
  • Image Analysis
  • Programming in Python for Data Science
  • Software Engineering: Requirements, Domain and Soft Systems
  • Visual Intelligence
  • Virtual Reality
  • Multivariate Data Analysis

Please note that all topics are subject to change.

For more information about this course, visit the Department of Computer Science's website.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250* per year

New international students: £23,700 per year

* UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government's guidance for EU students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Placement Year fees

If you spend a full year on placement – including professional and research placements and industrial experience – you’ll pay a discounted tuition fee for that year.

For Home/EU students, the discounted fee is subject to parliamentary approval and is currently capped at £1,385.

For International students, the discount is 15% of your normal tuition fee.

For more information, please contact placements@reading.ac.uk.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Additional costs

These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK and other EU countries may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

This degree will prepare you for your chosen career in this constantly evolving field through the development of transferable and subject-specific skills.

Our graduates go on to careers in areas including networking, programming, consultancy, computer security, database management, game development and systems engineering, with companies such as Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, Microsoft and Sage. Some of our graduates go on to pursue MSc and PhD degrees.

Many of the companies we work with visit the University in order to recruit our best graduates directly. Reading prepares you by organising mock assessment centres, where you will go through the recruitment process and get valuable feedback before you actually apply for jobs.

We hold a careers and placements fair every year, and invite placement employers to speak to second-year students about their recruitment processes. You will also receive CV help in one-to-one sessions.

If you choose a four-year degree with the industrial placement option, we have a dedicated placement coordinator, working with the Careers Team, who can support you with placement applications, giving you real-world experience in your chosen career. Previous and current placement providers include BAE Systems, Bayer, CGI, Clearswift, Eli Lilly, Evertz, Gamma Telecom, Goldman Sachs, GlaxoSmithKline, HealthWallace, IBM, PepsiCo and Waterstons.

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