Computer Science

Computer Science is the discipline that provides the theoretical and practical foundations for all of modern computing: the study of algorithms, data structures, programming, software engineering, systems design, networks, and the principles that allow us to build, analyse, and understand computational systems. As technology has become embedded in virtually every aspect of daily and professional life, the ability to understand and contribute to its development has become one of the most sought-after skills in the contemporary economy.

At the University of Salford, this three-year, full-time degree equips you with the core competencies needed to work effectively as a computer scientist in an industry that continues to evolve rapidly. You will develop programming proficiency and software engineering skills alongside the theoretical grounding that distinguishes a computer science education from pure vocational training, learning to build and analyse systems that are reliable, efficient, and fit for purpose. The degree includes a sandwich year and work placements, giving you the opportunity to apply your technical skills in professional computing environments and to build the industry experience and professional network that employers value highly.

Computer science graduates are in demand across virtually every sector of the economy. Software development, data engineering, systems analysis, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and technology consultancy are all natural career directions, as are roles in the rapidly growing fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. The sandwich year provides the kind of direct industry experience that gives graduates a significant advantage at the point of hiring.

Postgraduate study in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or software engineering is also available for those who wish to develop specialist expertise.