Computer Science with Year in Industry

York St John University

In a world where computation devices are central to political, economic and social cohesion, the activities of computer scientists are playing an ever increasing role in engineering the society of tomorrow. At York St John University, we are committed to inspiring you to become an exceptional graduate with the fundamental practical, technical, cognitive and creative skills needed to succeed in Computer Science today.With a core focus on your future employability, this programme will cover the fundamentals of computer science as well as practical exercises that will help you understand and develop computer science skills with real world application. You’ll learn to develop systems that meet real business and organisational needs. This focus on practical application will be further enhanced by a work placement module, which will give you the opportunity to use these skills in a professional environment. A year in industry option is also available, for those seeking a more immersive employment experience. You will gain core computational skills in programming, networking and database development, as well as skills in more advanced topics such as artificial intelligence, human computer interaction, cyber security and The Internet of things.In Computer Science at York St John University we believe in teaching on a human scale. You will therefore be taught in small class sizes and have high contact hours with our Computer Science specialists. We do this because we value the importance of the interaction between staff and students. You will join our nurturing community where we will inspire and grow your curiosity for the subject.This degree has been accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS.

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