Computer Science

Currently, our students study the modules shown below. However, we review our modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative and exciting programmes and this list is therefore subject to change. Please check here for updates, or contact the School/Department direct for further advice.

Eight modules, listed below.

Computer Systems I (15 credits)
Data Structures (15 credits)
Elementary Logic with Applications (15 credits)
Foundations of Computing I (15 credits)
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
Practical Experiences of Programming (15 credits)
Programming Applications (15 credits)
Programming Practice (15 credits)

Eight modules, listed below.

Database Systems (15 credits)
Operating Systems & Concurrency (15 credits)
Foundations of Computing II (15 credits)
Programming Language Design Paradigms (15 credits)
Computer Science Logic (15 credits)
Object-oriented Specification & Design (15 credits)
Software Engineering Group Project (30 credits)

One core module plus seven optional modules.

Third Year Group MSci Project (15 credits)

Internet Systems
Software Measurement & Testing
Parallel Algorithms
Distributed Systems
Computational Models
Software Architecture & Design
Software Engineering of Internet Applications
Computer Graphics Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Advanced Security Topics
Optimisation Methods
Text Searching & Processing
Cryptography & Information Security





One core module plus six optional modules.

MSci Individual Project (30 credits)

Artificial Intelligence*
Text Searching & Processing*
Algorithms for Computational Molecular Biology
Optimisation Methods*
Computer Forensics & Cybercrime
Computational Models*
Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
Advanced Research Topics
Advanced Security Topics*
Cryptography & Information Security*
Advanced Software Engineering*
The Internet*
Parallel & Distributed Algorithms*
Algorithm Design & Analysis
Software Design & Architecture*
Software Engineering of Internet Applications*
Multimedia Compression Methods & Systems

A modules with * can only be selected if you have not already taken the third year version of this module.