Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computer Science (with Industrial Year) (G401)

With the BSc Computer Science course, students will study the essential skills for computer scientists, including programming, software design, computer systems, networking and operations, web technology and computer security. Computer science is the study of principles, applications, and technologies of computing and computers. It involves the study of data, data structures and the algorithms to process them. Computer science provides skills and knowledge which are essential in a wide range of computing and computer-related professions. It has a huge impact on modern society as it is the cornerstone of all of the digital technologies that we use in our daily lives.

During this degree, students will study the techniques that underpin such areas as complex computing systems, big data analytics, computer graphics, computer security, web technology, mobile computing and artificial intelligence. Cover complex computing systems, computer vision, mobile computing, big data analytics and artificial intelligence, and get to grips with several programming languages including C++ and Java.

Students will also develop their technical skills of programming, software design and operations. In addition, they will acquire a wide range of transferable skills that are sought after by many employers.

The Industrial Year degree includes the opportunity to apply for a one-year placement in industry. University of Reading's dedicated placement team will help students to apply for the year-long paid employment during their degree. Reading has relationships with companies, built up over many years, of which many have their UK or European headquarters in the local area.

Previous and current placement providers include BAE Systems, Bayer, CGI, Clearswift, Eli Lilly, Evertz, Gamma Telecom, Goldman Sachs, GlaxoSmithKline, HealthWallace, IBM, PepsiCo and Waterstones.