BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Liverpool John Moores University

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Liverpool John Moores University is informed by industry requirements and internationally important research. There are many exciting paid placement opportunities, thanks to our extensive links with employers. About the BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree You will gain the required academic and theoretical skills to pursue a career in computer science plus advanced practical skills relating to the theory, practice, tools and applications of contemporary software technologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science  |  Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Intro to Programming, Professional Practice, Data Modelling, Foundations of Computer Science, Computer Science Workshop, Web Development I, Computer Systems Architecture. Year 2 core modules: Group Project, Database Systems, Operating Systems, Algorithm Design, Automata, Languages and Computation, Object Oriented Systems, Secure Software Development, Web Development II. Year 3 core modules: Project, Computer Graphics and Visualisation, Contemporary Concepts in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineers, Network Defence, Applied Cryptography.

Career pathways

Thanks to LJMU's industry-recognised teaching and research excellence in Computer Science, our students are highly sought after by employers both in the UK and overseas and many secure employment before they graduate. This BSc degree leads to a range of careers in the Information Technology industry, such as: The transferable skills developed on this course are also highly valued in many other fields of employment.

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