Institute Name : Royal Holloway University

Course Name : BSc Computer Science with one year in industry

Course Type : Undergraduate

Education Level : 4,5,6

Duration : 4 Years

Method of Delivery : On Campus

Pre Requirements : A Levels: AAB-ABB Required subjects: Computer Science or Mathematics or Physics. At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and B/6 Mathematics. For students taking the BTEC Extended Diploma please click here to see the specific modules you must take in order to meet the entry requirements for this course. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. For students who are from backgrounds or personal circumstances that mean they are generally less likely to go to university, you may be eligible for an alternative lower offer. Follow the link to learn more about our contextual offers. T-levels We accept T-levels for admission to our undergraduate courses, with the following grades regarded as equivalent to our standard A-level requirements: AAA* – Distinction (A* on the core and distinction in the occupational specialism) AAA – Distinction BBB – Merit CCC – Pass (C or above on the core) DDD – Pass (D or E on the core) Where a course specifies subject-specific requirements at A-level, T-level applicants are likely to be asked to offer this A-level alongside their T-level studies. Other UK and Ireland Qualifications International & EU requirements English language requirements All teaching at Royal Holloway is in English. You will therefore need to have good enough written and spoken English to cope with your studies right from the start. The scores we require IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 5.5. Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 54. No subscore lower than 51. Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III. Country-specific requirements For more information about country-specific entry requirements for your country please visit here. Undergraduate preparation programmes For international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements, for this undergraduate degree, the Royal Holloway International Study Centre offers following pathway programmes designed to develop your academic and English language skills: International Foundation Year – for progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree International Year One - for progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree Upon successful completion, you can progress to this degree at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Language Level : B2

Visa Type : 40

Application Fee : None

Academic Deposit : None

Fees : £24,000 Annual

Intakes : September

Course Description :

Computer Science with a Year in Industry (BSc)

Our four-year, year in industry course will give you the ideal foundation for a high-flying career, with professional experience that will set you apart. During your extended work placement you will gain skills and awareness that can only be acquired in a real work environment. Our progressive curriculum will give you the knowledge and technical skills that employers need, and introduce you to pioneering technologies in computer science. You will graduate with transferrable skills such as problem-solving, coding, team working, analytical skills, time management and self-motivation.

In years 1, 2 and 4 we cover all the fundamentals of computing and application development, from programming to software engineering, databases to web development, computer graphics to robotics, and information security. You will learn about technologies such as computer games, digital sound and music, concurrent and parallel programming, machine learning, bioinformatics and computational finance. From the outset you will be experimenting with programming games, robots, Gadgeteer kits, Subversion, JUnit testing, Scrum-based Agile software and more, in our well-equipped laboratories. The course’s modular structure gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests. 

Your year in industry will start at the end of year 2. We are located in the famous M4 corridor, known as 'England's Silicon Valley', and we enjoy close links with many of its leading technology companies. If you are unable to complete your year in industry you can transfer onto our standard three-year BSc course. At the end of year 1 you will have the option of transferring onto one of our specialist pathways (Artificial Intelligence, Information Security or Distributed & Networked Computing), or onto our longer and more advanced integrated masters course. Transferring onto the Software Engineering pathway requires previous programming experience and early permission to take the Software Development course in year 1, rather than Object-oriented Programming.

We are a highly respected, research-focused department, with a friendly approach and award-winning teaching. You will have a personal adviser to guide you through your studies. You will also be welcome to join our thriving Computing Society. We are proud to be among the few departments in the UK to hold the Athena SWAN bronze award for our commitment to increasing female participation in computer science. 

• A flexible degree structure allows you to keep your options open and follow your study interests and career ambitions.
• You will acquire problem modelling and analysis techniques, as well as knowledge of and practical experience in modern software development methodologies and techniques.
• You will develop extensive team-work skills, excellent coding skills, good communication skills, and a strong professional ethos.
• You will have access to a very wide range of optional modules, including those highlighted in the specialist pathways.