Five reasons to study Computer Science at Leeds Beckett University

1. Study an accredited course with a big reputation

Our Computer Science course is accredited by the British Computer Society which means that what you’re learning is current and in-line with industry requirements. It recognises the high standard of our curriculum, assessment and student support and ensures you will stand out from the crowd when you graduate.

We are also ranked in the Top 30 of all universities in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems in the 2024 Guardian Subject League Tables.

2. Benefit from industry connections and experience

We have a wealth of opportunities on offer for Computer Science students to experience what the industry is like. You’ll be encouraged and supported to take a sandwich year, where you’ll have a year of paid employment in the industry, gaining valuable connections.

We also have an ongoing partnership with local Leeds SME Cognni, supporting the education of the next generation of students by guaranteeing the highest quality of professional development. The Cognni BSc Computer Science Scholarship provides one Computer Science student from the Leeds area with £15,000.

There’s our annual showcase event, where students can talk through their final year projects with employers, industry competitions and guest lectures. As part of your course, you will have access to all of this to gain the hands-on experience you truly need.

3. Learn from the experts within a thriving student community

We have a top teaching team working across our Computing courses, who are able to draw on their real-life experiences through their teaching. You’ll learn first-hand from experts in the industry and get to apply those skills in a practical environment.

You’ll also be joining a community of students who share the same interests as you within the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing. From your first year of study right through to when you graduate, Leeds Beckett has so much to offer Computer Science students beyond just your course too – such as hackathons and programming competitions. We hope that you’ll feel right at home in our school. 

4. Hone your technical skills using our specialist facilities

Our Computer Science course is taught at Headingley Campus, where you will have access to modern, industry-standard resources. This includes a dedicated networking lab, where you can learn how to configure networks and work on network management tools.

You’ll become adept at using tools such as Microsoft Azure, Python, Java, OpenStack and Visual Paradigm, to name a few. And you’ll have full administrator access to our sandbox labs, giving you the freedom to develop your skills.

5. Become a graduate in high demand

Computer Scientists are in demand, which means that when you graduate with us, your skills will be highly valued within the industry. The world is in its fourth industrial revolution (also known as Industry 4.0), which represents the digital era we live in and the rapid change we experience when it comes to modern technology. You can be a key player in this important industry and go onto pursue a career as a:

• Software engineer
• Data analyst
• Cloud architect & developer
• Systems analyst & engineer
• Industrial controls designer

Or you can choose to continue your education with us by studying one of our postgraduate courses.

Your journey into the world of computer science will be an exciting one, and we’d love to be a part of it.