Computer Science

About this programme

Co-designed by Microsoft, the BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree course, gives you access to new and emerging technologies and means you’ll always be bang up-to-date with the latest developments. There will be opportunities to build your own web applications throughout the course, and in year 3 you’ll complete a big project to deliver a quality solution to a real-world problem. If you’re looking for a Computer Science degree in Manchester, check out our BSc (Hons) degree in Computer Science and unlock your greatness at UA92. You’ll take an in-depth look at web servers that form the backbone of the Internet. You’ll gain an understanding of Linux system management, the PHP programming language, Structured Query Language (SQL), and database development theory, whilst building a database-based web server app. You’ll take a look at how software systems are developed from inception to delivery and testing. You’ll learn about both the traditional software development lifecycle and the latest agile methodologies. You’ll develop the skills to devise efficient algorithms and undertake practical exercises implementing algorithms in the Python programming language. You’ll also learn how to interpret and present data. You’ll study the Cloud, a defining technology of this decade. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands on and develop a Cloud based solution, understanding the methodology required to devise a Cloud strategy. You’ll learn how to identify and mitigate risks and how to build systems that are resilient and robust to threats, using the latest cyber security techniques.