54 University of Bath Faculty of Science Computer Science Why study Computer Science at Bath?
Our Computer Science degrees combine broad software skills, human-computer interaction, mathematically-rigorous underpinning, systems design and security. Our teams of internationally-leading researchers contribute their knowledge directly to our degrees, with themes in human-computer interaction, vision and graphics, and mathematical foundations.
Our degrees also provide students with the up-to-date knowledge and skills required in today’s workplace. We have introduced an innovative second year group project, in which you and a team of fellow students will work across the boundaries of your lecture courses to design a complete system. In the final year you will work on a major individual project, chosen by you to suit your particular interests.
What is different about our degrees? As researchers, we are changing the future of computer science. As lecturers, we are changing the teaching of computer science. As a university famous for its high graduate employment rate, we offer you a package which puts you firmly at the head of the field.
Placements
The Department of Computer Science has a very successful Industrial Placement Scheme for students in their third year of study. These placements are an excellent way for students to gain an insight into what it’s like to be a professional computer scientist for a year and many students are offered employment by their placement company once they graduate.
Computer Science students at Bath have undertaken placements in a wide range of industries. Some of the many companies who have employed Department of Computer Science placement students include:
Accenture, Amadeus, BAE Systems, JP Morgan, Oracle, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Vodafone, BT, Glaxo Smithkline, IBM, Proctor & Gamble, Symbian, Rare.
BSc Computer Science degree structures Year 2
Year 1 Advanced
Programming Languages
Principles of Programming
Foundations of Computation
Networking
Software Systems
Engineering
Computer Systems
Architecture
Discrete Maths for Computation
Analytical Maths for Applications
Software Systems
Development Human
Computer Interaction
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
Fundamentals of Pattern Analysis
Optional Units: Music & Digital Signal Processing; Computer Algebra; Safety-Critical Computer Systems; Advanced Compilers; Intelligent Agents; Parallel Computing; Digital Systems & Embedded Applications; Advanced Algorithms & Complexity; Advanced Computer Graphics; Computer Vision; Advanced Human Computer Interaction; Cryptography; Logic and Semantics of Programming Languages; Business Strategy; Business Information Systems; Modern Foreign Language.
Optional Placement or Year Abroad
Triple Module Project
Year 3
Final Year
6 Optional Units (see list below)
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