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Our Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc course will give you an in-depth understanding of computer-based information systems in the heart of a connected London. The first two years of the course focus on the foundations of computer science and will equip you with the skills to develop a software system as part of a team – something that will serve you well for your placement year. You will spend your third year undertaking an industry placement before returning to complete a final year with us. This depends on you reaching a certain grade average and obtaining a suitable placement opportunity. Finding an industry placement will require students to be resourceful and engaged. The Faculty has dedicated placement support who can provide advice and host employer-led events, ensuring you have all the tools to secure the right placement for you. The final year allows you to specialise your knowledge by selecting from a range of modules and showcase your talents by completing an individual project. Our BSc will allow you to understand the underlying principles of a range of Computer Science areas, including: - Software Engineering (e.g. programming skills and technologies, as well as planning, implementation, and maintenance of large software projects) - Algorithms and Optimisation (e.g. analysis and benchmarking of software, algorithmic techniques) - Cybersecurity (e.g. cryptography and Information security) - Systems Engineering (e.g. real-time and embedded systems, communication protocols, and systems-level programming) - Foundations of Computing (e.g. programming paradigms, and computational models) - Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (e.g. formal logics, search techniques, machine learning) It will also provide you with the background knowledge and skills required to become a successful professional able to work in a range of exciting roles. Women in Science As part of the faculty's work on diversity & inclusion, we are actively working to support women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in order to address the current imbalance of women working and studying in these areas. Read more about the Women in Science Initiative here: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/nmes/women-in-science.
“I loved the opportunity to study in the heart of London, engage with a mix of interesting theoretical and practical modules, enjoy tech and computing-related societies, and get invaluable advice from the careers service”
Completing a Computer Science degree opens the door to a wide range of job opportunities for our graduates. Typical profiles include software engineer, software architect, programming-language-specific developer, security engineer, and database engineer. A suggestion of the core skills required for such roles (that our Computer Science programmes address) are below:
Software Architect
• Make high-level decisions about the structure and organisation of software.
• A working knowledge of modern libraries, frameworks, and coding standards.
• Work closely with and lead a team of developers to see through planning, implementation, and maintenance of large software projects.
Algorithms and Optimisation
• Analysis and benchmarking the performance of software.
• Proficient in a range of programming languages, programming paradigms, and front-end technologies.
• Be familiar with commonly used algorithms and the main algorithmic techniques for optimisation of code with respect to time and resource use.
Security Engineer
• Critically assess security needs and capabilities.
• Design and implementation of security policies.
• Knowledge of key security protocols for encryption, key-establishment, and cipher use.
Systems Engineer
• Designing and analysing modern hardware, real-time systems, and embedded systems.
• Understanding of protocols and languages used in systems communication.
• Capable of systems-level programming.
Data Engineer
• Data analysis of complex and big data.
• Use of languages, tool, and frameworks for storing, preparing, and managing data.
• Presenting and visualising data.
• Understanding of bias and ethical issues around data use.
Theory and Logic
• Use logics for modelling and reasoning
.• Formal software validation and verification.
• Computational models and complexity
The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers. Our graduates go on to successful careers in a wide range of organisations including banking, finance, management, and the major software houses, where they work mainly on analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of software applications and systems. Alternatively, many of our graduates choose further study.
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
Completing a Computer Science degree opens the door to a wide range of job opportunities for our graduates. Typical profiles include software engineer, software architect, programming-language-specific developer, security engineer, and database engineer. A suggestion of the core skills required for such roles (that our Computer Science programmes address) are below:
Software Architect
• Make high-level decisions about the structure and organisation of software.
• A working knowledge of modern libraries, frameworks, and coding standards.
• Work closely with and lead a team of developers to see through planning, implementation, and maintenance of large software projects.
Algorithms and Optimisation
• Analysis and benchmarking the performance of software.
• Proficient in a range of programming languages, programming paradigms, and front-end technologies.
• Be familiar with commonly used algorithms and the main algorithmic techniques for optimisation of code with respect to time and resource use.
Security Engineer
• Critically assess security needs and capabilities.
• Design and implementation of security policies.
• Knowledge of key security protocols for encryption, key-establishment, and cipher use.
Systems Engineer
• Designing and analysing modern hardware, real-time systems, and embedded systems.
• Understanding of protocols and languages used in systems communication.
• Capable of systems-level programming.
Data Engineer
• Data analysis of complex and big data.
• Use of languages, tool, and frameworks for storing, preparing, and managing data.
• Presenting and visualising data.
• Understanding of bias and ethical issues around data use.
Theory and Logic
• Use logics for modelling and reasoning
.• Formal software validation and verification.
• Computational models and complexity
The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers. Our graduates go on to successful careers in a wide range of organisations including banking, finance, management, and the major software houses, where they work mainly on analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of software applications and systems. Alternatively, many of our graduates choose further study.
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
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