Computing and IT Courses

Overview

Four students sit using computers in a room in the Tech Hub. Whether you’re looking for a general computing or computer science degree or already have a particular specialism in mind, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of Computing and IT courses.

A range of three-year undergraduate degrees and four-year integrated Masters degrees are available, several of which are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. You can gain expertise in areas such as data science, games programming, IT, networks and security, robotics and artificial intelligence, software, systems automation and web development.

Whichever programme you choose, you will gain practical experience working on real-life projects and develop the essential people skills to complement your technical ability.

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Courses

A student immerses herself in the 3D Computer Augmented Virtual Environment (CAVE) in the Tech Hub.

Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence (September 2021 entry onwards)
BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Data Science
BSc (Hons) Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
BSc (Hons) Systems Automation

Computing

IT, Web and Software Development

Facilities

Two students walk past the entrance to the Computer Augmented Virtual Environment (CAVE), a virtual reality suite in the Tech Hub.

The £13m purpose-built Tech Hub offers highly contemporary suites of outstanding facilities for students in the Department of Computer Science.

Modern computer laboratories are equipped with high-specification computers, high-resolution screens and the latest hardware and software. A four-screen CAVE (Computer Augmented Virtual Environment) provides a super immersive 3D virtual environment, enabling users to immerse themselves in a virtual room and experience real life scenarios in 4K resolution.

There are also specialist laboratories for networking and games programming, in addition to a specialist research laboratory, open access laboratory, a Harvard style lecture theatre, and ‘The Hatchery’, a working space for new business ideas.

Learning resources include robots and a robotics simulator, wired and wireless networking hardware, graphics software, web development tools, software development environments, big data servers, eye trackers, giant 3D interactive teaching screens, and other specialist software required for studying forensics and internet security techniques.

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Gallery

Games Programming students gather round a computer screen while working on a project together.

Games Programming students test a game on a laptop.

Four students sit using computers in a room in the Tech Hub.

Students walk past the Computer Augmented Virtual Environment (CAVE) in the Tech Hub.

A student uses the CAVE, a super immersive 3D virtual environment, in the Tech Hub.

Games Programming students work on a game in the Tech Hub.

Students operate a robot in the Tech Hub.

A student uses virtual reality equipment in the Tech Hub.

Students use a large touchscreen in a classroom in the Tech Hub.

A student plugs wires into the back of a server in a computing laboratory in the Tech Hub.

A student plugs a network cable into a 3D printer.

A student works on a project on a computer.

The movement of students is synced with that of virtual characters on a screen.

Students apply their knowledge of programming to the Sawyer robot.

Students learn the basics of the Sawyer robot.

A student experiments with the Sawyer robot.

A lecturer addresses four students during a session on robotics.

A student applies their skills in programming robots.

A student reads notes in a computer laboratory in the Tech Hub.

A student works at a computer screen in a computer lab in the Tech Hub.

Students work at computers in a study room in the Tech Hub.

Students work together on computers in the Tech Hub.

A student looks over the shoulder of another as they study a computer screen in the Tech Hub.

Students sit round desks working in a social learning space in the Tech Hub.

Students sit round tables working in one of the social learning areas in the Tech Hub.

Students attend a lecture in a Harvard style theatre in the Tech Hub.

Two students share a joke during a lecture in the Tech Hub.

Students walk through the foyer of the Tech Hub after a lecture.

Five students descend a flight of stairs in the Tech Hub, overlooking three students sat round a table in the foyer of the building.

Open Days and Virtual Events

Students walk away from the Tech Hub. If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way we usually recommend to gain an insight into the student experience is to see our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day.

Our October and November 2020 open days are going virtual. We will ensure that you can still discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and get answers to all of your questions. You will be able to find out more about computing and IT and the University through a series of online activities.

Book your place at a virtual open day