Computer Science

This course is ideal if you have an interest in technology and software development and how they can be applied to benefit individuals and organisations. core topics include foundations of computation, programming, multimedia, networks, databases, operating systems, software engineering and professional issues. in addition, you’ll choose from a wide range of specialist modules to tailor your degree to your interests. as well as gaining an understanding of the wider context in which systems operate, you’ll develop your communication and team-working skills.

Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd. this course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and cv with a work placement sandwich year. it’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: -12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

There are careers opportunities in many employment sectors, including the it industry, business, education and government. our graduates have become software developers, programmers, web developers, business analysts, database administrators, project managers and it consultants, or have studied for postgraduate degrees. recent graduates have become software developers, programmers, web developers, project managers, software engineers and it consultants, or have gone on to postgraduate study. graduates have landed jobs at companies such as fdm, deutsche bank, oracle, ford and many other world-class organisations.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Hertfordshire has partnerships with the following companies: