Computer Science Accelerated BSc (Hons)

Benefit from an immersive learning experience co-designed with industry giant, Microsoft. This course will prepare you for a career in various roles including computer analyst, software developer, computer programmer, technician, game developer, web designer or software engineer. With a strong emphasis on developing core programming skills, you will get to grips with new technologies, languages and approaches in this rapidly evolving digital domain.

This course will enable you to:

• Explore some of the most contemporary issues within Computer Science through Python programming language, learning about algorithmic design which is involved in everything we use in our day to day lives, from remote working to smart devices, automated vehicle technology and banking services.
• Build advanced skills in computer programming – using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL and PHP – also gaining an in-depth knowledge of database technologies used to implement information systems.
• Understand how to build systems that are resilient and robust to threats, using cyber security principles.
• Look at how software and systems are designed and learn the importance of good user interface design principles.
• Develop advanced practical, problem-solving, solution architecture and critical thinking skills.

You will gain a solid foundation for your chosen career path, with a strong focus on providing practically applicable skills that employers within the industry need and value. With both academic and practical experience, you will be prepared to unlock your future career aspirations.

• Your theoretical understanding will be enhanced by opportunities to learn, develop and demonstrate a wide range of practical and applied skills and competencies.
• You’ll work closely with our industry partners such as Microsoft in order to gain a full insight into the digital working environment. Microsoft also provide mentorship to students and online sessions, with other partners including TalkTalk and KPMG getting involved too with guest lectures.
• No traditional end-of-year exams. Assessments will be practical and competency-based where possible* including individual and group work in a range of formats such as case studies, essays, reports, literature reviews, reflective logs and diaries, self and peer evaluations, audio/visual projects and presentations.

UA92 provides you with more than just a degree, we aim to prepare you for life. Each academic year, in addition to your four subject modules, you’ll study an extra credit-bearing module, which focuses entirely on character and personal development.

• Take on a real-life project, based on a live scenario, set by one of our industry partners.
• Experience first-hand the current issues facing the industry
• Develop transferable skills and key competencies such as leadership, resilience and well-being, communication, problem-solving and team-working.
• Meet regularly with your own personal development coach.

Find out more about Character and Personal Development at UA92.

As a student on the two-year, accelerated degree course your academic year is split into six blocks. Each study block is six weeks long, therefore your course will be delivered over a total of 36 weeks per year.

• In each block you will study just 1 subject module, allowing you to focus your learning. You’ll study topics in depth, often working in small groups with academic experts and advanced practitioners.
• We offer a straightforward AM/PM timetable. If you are a morning student your classes will be from 9am-1pm every weekday except Wednesdays. Afternoon students, classes will be from 2pm-6pm.
• Digital Wednesdays are your time to catch up on independent learning, assignments, projects or play for your UA92 sports team.