Computer Science
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HOW SOFTWARE REALLY WORKS?
Computer science focuses on investigating how computer software works and how it can be used to solve real-world problems.
A degree in Computer Science from City will provide you with a strong, broad-based education in computing as a scientific and technological discipline.
With our degree in Computer Science you will gain:
- An appreciation of the foundations of computation .
- An understanding of the structure of programming languages.
- The skills to put these concepts and technologies into practice.
Whilst at City, you will acquire expertise in a wide variety of technologies
combined with an in-depth understanding of the principles and theories that
underpin it all. You will learn commercially valuable skills and work with our
internationally renowned research groups learning
the latest developments in computer science.
This course has a specialist focus on the underlying technology and principles of programming technologies, covering topics such as functional programming and compilers, supported by our research group in Programming Languages and Systems.
As a Computer Science graduate, your understanding of the fundamental concepts
and your ability to apply these to produce innovative technical solutions will
be highly prized. Your degree will prepare you for roles in programming and
software development, as well as research-based careers in the IT industry and
higher degrees, such as a PhD.
This degree is suitable for you if:
- You have a strong interest in software technologies and you want to know how they work, how to build them, and how to use them.
- You are looking for a career in which a comprehensive grounding in computing will give you the advantage.
- You want the fundamental knowledge and skills to keep up to date in a field in which rapid and accelerating change is the rule rather than the exception.
This degree is available as a three-year full-time course, optionally extended
to four years with either a one-year placement
or our Professional Pathway scheme.
View or download a Computer Science course brochure
View or download the module list and course structure