Undergraduate Degrees

These pages are for people following Undergraduate degrees in the School of Computing Science.

The BSc in Computing Science emphasises the techniques required to develop systems and applications software, and provides an understanding of the architectures on which the software runs. Students taking this degree gain extensive knowledge of the principles and theory that underpin the subject. Depending on the modules taken in Stage 3, you may also qualify for the degrees of BSc in Computing Science (Distributed Systems) or BSc in Computing Science (Games and Virtual Environments), BSc in Computing Science (Software Engineering).

The BSc in Information Systems has a more applications-oriented flavour. While it covers much of the same core material as the Computing Science and Software Engineering degrees, a third of your time is spent on other subjects such as business, law or a modern foreign language. Students who are not comfortable with a more mathematically-oriented degree may find this suits them better. Depending on the modules taken in Stages 1 -3, you may also qualify for the degrees of BSc Information Systems with Accounting, BSc Information Systems with Business Studies, or BSc Information Systems with Management.

Further information about all these degrees can be found in the admissions section of the website.

Degree Programme Handbooks

Everything you need to know about studying for your degree is in the Degree Programme Handbook. They cover everything from what modules you need to take, to what activities you can get involved in during your time here. They are in two parts.

Part One (155K Microsoft Word) contains information that is generic to all undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree programmes run by the School of Computing Science, and should be read by all students.

Part Two (follow the links below) contains information that is specific to your particular degree, and each degree has its own version. You should consult Part Two to find such details as what modules you must take and when. You can also find an outline of the aims and objectives and the skills you can expect to gain from following your degree programme.

Degree Programme Handbooks (Part Two): 2005 Entry

BSc Computing Science, BSc Computing Science (Distributed Systems), BSc Computing Science (Games and Virtual Environments), BSc Computing Science (Software Engineering)

BSc Information Systems, BSc Information Systems with Accounting, BSc Information Systems with Business Studies, BSc Information Systems with Management.

BSc Joint Honours Computing Science and another subject

BSc Joint Honours Information Systems and another subject

Degree Programme Handbooks (Part Two): Entry

Degree Programme Handbooks (Part Two): 2004 Entry

BSc (Honours) Computing Science

BSc (Honours) Information Systems (2004)

BSc (Honours) Computing Science (Software Engineering)

BSc (Joint Honours) Information Systems and Accounting

BSc (Joint Honours) Information Systems and Statistics

BSc (Joint Honours) Information Systems and Economics

BSc (Joint Honours) Computing Science and Psychology

BSc (Joint Honours) Computing Science and Statistics

BSc (Joint Honours) Computing Science and Surveying and Mapping Science

BSc (Joint Honours) Computing Science and Accounting

BSc (Joint Honours) Computing Science and Economics

BSc (Joint Honours) Computing Science and Geographic Information Science

BSc (Joint Honours) Computing Science and Mathematics

BSc (Joint Honours) Computing Science and Physics

Degree Programme Handbooks (Part Two): 2003 Entry