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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
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Develop in-depth skills in computer science and prepare to work with cutting-edge technologies in industry by blending theory with practice on this advanced qualification that will make you stand out to employers.
As part of this course, you’ll:
While Computer Science traditionally contains a lot of theory, our approach is very applied, and you’ll be encouraged to think about problem solving in an industrial context.
Drawing on expertise from within the School of Built Environment, Engineering & Computing, you’ll be directed and motivated to work on advanced concepts in computer science, including for your dissertation.
Specialist facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities provide the foundation for developing your passion for computer science into skills and learning for life. You’ll perform practical work in sandboxed labs with full administrator access and our own Cloud infrastructure with remote access to software. To help with your learning, you’ll also have access to Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
Industry expertise
You’ll have access to guest lectures hosted by leading industry practitioners, who will share their knowledge and expertise.
On completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
Can the information technology sector be more sustainable? Dr Ah-Lian Kor, who teaches on our computing courses at Leeds Beckett University, talks about why making IT more sustainable relies on raising awareness and challenging our own habits to show corporations it’s something their customers care about.
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