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BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Develops programming, software development and computing theory skills sought by software houses, finance and communications firms. An optional placement year makes it four years; a foundation-year route also exists.
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A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Develops programming, software development and computing theory skills sought by software houses, finance and communications firms. An optional placement year makes it four years; a foundation-year route also exists.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on corporate finance and investment decisions, financial markets, risk and valuation, quantitative analysis for business decisions. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Corporate finance and investment decisions
- Financial markets, risk and valuation
- Quantitative analysis for business decisions
- Software design and maintainable development
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Financial modelling
- Investment appraisal
- Risk analysis
- Data-informed decision-making
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students interested in how organisations and markets allocate money, value opportunities and manage financial risk. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Financial analyst
- Investment analyst
- Corporate finance associate
- Risk or treasury analyst
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
13 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Algorithmic Problem SolvingPublished course content
- 02Object Oriented ProgrammingPublished course content
- 03Secure Computers and NetworksPublished course content
- 04Systems Design and DatabasesPublished course content
- 05Artificial IntelligencePublished course content
- 06Enterprise ProjectPublished course content
- 07Relational and NoSQL DatabasesPublished course content
- 08Web Apps and ServicesPublished course content
- 09Optional work placement yearPublished course content
- 10Work placementPublished course content
- 11Applied Machine LearningPublished course content
- 12CloudNative DevOpsPublished course content
- 13Computing ProjectPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 96-112 UCAS tariff points plus maths GCSE grade 4 or equivalent (2027-28 entry).
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Year 1: standard UK entry requirements; advanced entry possible with a UK HND or closely matching local diploma (case by case). Foundation entry assessed case by case.
- English (IELTS)
- 5.5 overall, no band below 5.5
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on tees.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Teesside University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.