BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Goldsmiths, University of London

Develop the skills you need to pursue a career in software design and development, with a focus on software engineering techniques. In this BSc Computer Science pathway, you'll become a specialist in software engineering techniques. This is excellent preparation for a career in software design and development.

Faculty: School of Computing  |  Department: Computer Science and AI  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with a placement year; 6-8 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available), part-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (compulsory modules): Introduction to Programming, Front End Web, Logic and Computer Architecture, Computing Project 1, Graphics 1, Algorithms 1, Identity, Agency & Environment 1, Identity, Agency & Environment 2. Year 2 (compulsory modules): Software Development and Design, Computing Project 2, Object Oriented Programming, Algorithms 2, Networks and Operating Systems, The Goldsmiths Elective. Year 3/4 (compulsory modules): Final Project in Computer Science, Databases and Advanced Data Techniques, Extended Object Oriented Programming, Network And System Security, Dynamic Web Applications.

Career pathways

The explosive and ever-growing use of technology in business and enterprise means that there are a whole range of different career possibilities for computer science graduates, including those with a software engineering specialism. In terms of job opportunities and salaries, the IT sector is well ahead of most other industrial and commercial sectors.

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