Computer Science [with Placement year] BSc (Hons)

Learn to design and build computer systems and gain in-demand technical, development and programming skills with our accredited degree.<br/><br/><br/>- Study in the Silicon Fen, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and many more – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers.<br/><br/><br/>- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers, such as Regate and Citisoft to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by BCS and IET and a Cisco Network Academy for over ten years.<br/><br/><br/>- Engage with a curated selection of training materials, providing you with cutting-edge knowledge and skills that align with industry standards.<br/><br/><br/>- Discover a science/software approach with final-year options on human-computer interaction, and distributed programming.<br/><br/><br/>Computing can be amazingly diverse, encompassing computer design, graphics, artificial intelligence, gaming, software engineering, programming and applications development. Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree is designed to offer you a wide choice of career options when you graduate.<br/><br/>Based in our Science Centre in Cambridge, youll have the latest digital technology at your fingertips, and collaborate with other students on innovative computing projects.<br/><br/>As you study, you can choose to focus on the core elements of computer science, or to specialise in areas such as software development, mobile applications, computer security, cloud computing, network administration and technical support.<br/><br/>Employability is embedded in the curriculum, providing access to a curated selection of industry-approved training materials. These resources offer enhanced opportunities to experience real-world professional training as part of your degree. There’s also the option to take a placement year as part of your course, and gain valuable work experience.<br/><br/>As a Computer Science student at ARU, youll spend lots of time in our computing labs. These include a Cisco lab with routing and switching equipment, and our virtual Netlab which offers 24/7 remote access to Cisco equipment.<br/><br/>You’ll also have access to Microsoft Imagine Premium’s professional developer and designer tools, VMware IT Academy’s virtualisation software and tools, plus mobile devices for testing and developing mobile applications.<br/><br/>As part of the course you will take part in real-life case study assignments with companies like Blackdot, Redgate, and Intergence to help give you real world experience.<br/><br/>It’s not just about technical skills, though. You’ll benefit from being based in Cambridge – home to the largest cluster of technology firms in Europe – with lots of opportunities to gain work experience. Youll also benefit from guest lectures and seminars from industry experts such as Citrix, ARM, Atom, Jagex and Sony.<br/><br/>As you study, you’ll learn to work effectively as part of a team and become a creative problem-solver whos aware of social, moral and ethical issues relating to the impact of computers on our lives.<br/><br/>We’ve developed our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree in partnership with employers and professional bodies. By choosing particular modules, you can apply for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) status after you graduate.<br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) course focuses on equipping you with software engineering skills with a slight edge given to programming languages, so if it’s the ability to bend software to your will that excites you, this is course for you. If youre interested, however, in software engineering skills with a slight edge given to networking principles, the BEng (Hons) will give you the tools to enable you to configure complex network systems. You might also be interested in:<br/><br/><br/>- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics<br/><br/><br/>- BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence<br/><br/><br/>- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering<br/><br/><br/>- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security<br/>

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.