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Computing Science and Mathematics

BSc in Computing

Degree Structure

Computing is a rapidly developing subject, so our curriculum is always being updated. Our degrees are practically oriented and concentrate on modern and "real-life" aspects of the subject rather than on purely theoretical topics. That provides a skill-set that is very attractive to employers.

Computing Science can be studied as a Single or Combined Honours degree. There are four different flavours of Single Honours degree: Computing Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems and Business Computing.

Find out more about the differences between the Honours programmes.

Software is at the heart of all Computing degrees. In the first three semesters, you will gain a sound understanding of software development. You will learn Java as your main programming language. It is an excellent introductory language and is also widely used in the development of large modern systems, especially those using the Internet. This provides a firm base for study of core topics, including:

Multimedia and Human-Computer Interaction        
Software Engineering
  e-Commerce         Database Principles and Applications
Communications and Networking

Optional modules (see below) provide choice and variety and often reflect the research interests of staff. The choice of optional modules is what distinguishes each of the four Honours programmes.

OPTIONAL MODULES       DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Security and Forensics

Managing Information

Computer Game Technologies

Computing and the Brain

Technologies for E-Commerce

Information Systems

Language Implementation

Concurrent and Distributed Systems

Programming Language Paradigms

Telecommunications Systems and Services

Web Services

see the course module page for more
information





     
  UCAS
Code
Computing Science G400
Information Systems G500
Software Engineering G600
Business Computing G510
 
Computing Science/

• Business StudiesNG14
• EducationGX41
• Education/Business StudiesNX21
• Education/MathematicsGX91
• French LanguageGR41
• MathematicsG4G1
• PhilosophyGV45
• Spanish LanguageGR44

Further information is available from:-

Departmental Secretary ( Email: )
Department of Computing Science and Mathematics
University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA   SCOTLAND
Telephone: +44 1786 467421     Fax: +44 1786 464551



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