Courses
Study computing and IT at Edge Hill to explore specialist fields like games programming and network security with help from our experts. At the end of your first year, you could have the chance to switch programmes if you want to specialise.
Learning in our £13m purpose-built Tech Hub, you’ll experiment in our specialist labs and our 3D CAVE (Computer Augmented Virtual Environment). And with links to prestigious companies, you could end up on placement at Google or Bentley. After graduating, Edge Hill students have secured brilliant jobs including IT architect for DXC Technology and graduate QA engineer for AO.com.
- Apply your knowledge in our £13m purpose-built Tech Hub, home to our 3D CAVE (Computer Augmented Virtual Environment) and specialist labs. Here you’ll find robots, 3D printers, EEG, and more.
- Our academic staff are experts in their specialist areas. What they teach you is relevant to what is going on today, so you graduate with the most up-to-date expertise.
- We design our courses with employability in mind. Six of our degree programmes are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and we’ll set real-life projects to help you develop communication skills to complement your technical ability.
Courses
| Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | CS12 |
| Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | I1I4 |
| Computer Science & Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | CM17 |
| Computer Security & Networks | MComp | 8B35 |
| Computing | MComp | 2W11 |
| Computing | BSc (Hons) | G401 |
| Computing (Games Programming) | BSc (Hons) | I610 |
| Computing (Networking, Security & Forensics) | BSc (Hons) | I290 |
| Data Science | BSc (Hons) | GI11 |
| Information Technology Management for Business | BSc (Hons) | GN52 |
| Intelligent Automation & Robotics | MEng | H672 |
| Intelligent Automation & Robotics | BEng (Hons) | H671 |
| Robotics & Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | GH76 |
| Software Engineering | BSc (Hons) | II33 |
| Web Design & Development | BSc (Hons) | W4D7 |
Student Views
Enhance your employability in the Department of Computer Science
Facilities
The Department of Computer Science is based in the state-of-the-art £13m Technology Hub. This purpose-built development offers highly contemporary suites of outstanding facilities for Computer Science and Engineering students.
Our modern computing and engineering laboratories are equipped with comprehensive test and measurement equipment, 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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Open Days and Virtual Events
If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way we usually recommend to gain an insight into the student experience is by attending an open day.
Our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including computing and IT, through a series of online activities.
You can view exclusive video content, including pre-recorded presentations about the University and our courses, take a virtual tour of the campus, and find out more about student life, accommodation and student support.
