Computer Science with Industrial Placement, BSc (Hons)

About Computer Science with Industrial Placement, BSc (Hons) - at University of West London

Course summary

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OverviewIT skills have never been in higher demand, so we've developed this degree to help you gain the key skills and knowledge valued by today's businesses. To prepare you for employment, this course focuses on practical skills, influenced by the latest research and by industry requirements.
Why choose this course?The Computer Science with Industrial Placement course prepares you with the key knowledge and skills required by the industry related to the field of Computing and Information Technology.  
It incorporates employability skills and soft skills, alongside technical competence. It also improves your skills and work readiness.
The work placement year provides experience relevant to your course and future career, and enhances your CV.  After completing your second year of the degree programme, the work experience you gain helps you choose your final year project.
On this course you will learn about the fundamentals and science behind computing and software development, ranging from mobile devices to large scale systems for enterprise applications. You will also cover the basis for producing sound and demanding applications. 
The first year focuses on the fundamentals with laboratory sessions. 
The second year covers the core concepts for producing applications for mobile and businesses, with the final year of studies covering the advance topics in artificial intelligence and computer security. 
The third year project allows you to design a comprehensive and sophisticated software application. 
We are members of the Academic Developer Programme and Alliance of leading firms. We are also in the process of seeking British Computer Society Accreditation.
Career and study progressionIT graduates generally have a good record of achieving employment and progressing in their professional work. Popular paths for graduates from this course include web development and software architecture.
A degree in computer science will help you gain the key skills and knowledge for designing and developing software systems for a variety of applications, ranging from mobile systems to large scale applications for enterprises. 
Our course focuses on practical skills, influenced by research, and by industry and market requirements, helping you prepare for employment.
You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.
For more details please see the Career and study progression section.

Other options available for BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Industrial Placement

• Full time - September 2018, Ealing site

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Fees

Fees for home and EU students

Main fee£9,250

Fees for overseas students

Main fee£11,500Find out if you are a home or overseas student.

Funding

Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.

We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:

• Full Time Undergraduate Bursary: a £3,000 award for new undergraduate students.
• Path to Success Scholarship: a £4,000 award for students on a four-year degree course with a foundation year. 

Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.

Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.

Entry requirements

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