Developed by Black Rock Studio and published by Disney Interactive Studios, Split Second is a new action-racing game which featured no fewer than seven Hull graduates on its programming team. (Image courtesy of Disney Interactive Studios.)
Why study computer science at Hull?
Computer science is an exciting subject of considerable social and commercial importance. A computer science degree gives access to career options in commerce, entertainment, finance, research and development. With an excellent reputation for producing software engineers and game developers, the University maintains strong partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Sony, Rare, Codemasters, Disney (Black Rock), Electronic Arts and Volvo, ensuring that our courses stay up-to-date and relevant.
The department houses HIVE (the Hull Immersive Visualization
Environment), a multi-million-pound research centre that provides students with access to state-of-the-art technology. There is also SEED Software, a unique commercial software development unit managed by the department, which supplies guaranteed industrial experience across a number of courses. Most courses offered by the department are accredited by the British Computer Society and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and all of them emphasise a professional approach with depth and breadth of study, reinforced and enriched by the latest research and commercial experience.
The Department of Computer Science …
prides itself on the quality of its teaching and its staff–student relations. The Quality Assurance Agency recently awarded us the highest ranking available, praising our academic strength, professionalism, commitment to students and high level of academic support. Many of our staff hold professional titles (including Chartered Engineer and the coveted Microsoft Most Valued Professional), which reflects the importance we attach to industrial relevance.
What will I study?
Our degrees range across the entire spectrum, from using computers to support business through general computer science and software development to specialisms in games or systems engineering.
Our four-year MEng degrees incorporate an extra year of Masters-level study, including a guaranteed industrial placement, while the four-year BSc variants offer the chance to gain industrial experience or study abroad.
Lectures combine with workshops and practical sessions plus supplementary learning resources, many of which are available online. Practical work is an important component, as we focus not only on theory but also on its uses.
What are we looking for?
We require evidence of your potential to succeed in university-level studies and the qualities needed in professional software design and development: logical thinking, methodical working and vision. Computing experience is not essential. Please see the following pages for specific entry requirements. If you are undecided about the best programme for you, apply for Computer Science. You may then change your course after a visit to the department.
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The development of technology is changing the way we live, even though the basic scientific and engineering principles on which computer systems are based have not changed. These principles form the core of our Computer Science programmes and provide the essential body of knowledge to which graduates can add their insight, imagination and ability to develop computer systems for the future.
We offer six variants: Single Honours; Single Honours with an industrial year; Single Honours with a year of study abroad; Joint Honours (with psychology); the MEng route, which includes an extra year of Masters-level taught study and guaranteed industrial experience in a commercial software development unit; and a course with a foundation year (for those who need to consolidate their background in English language and science, or just in science, before beginning a computer science programme).
Requirements
Typically 200–280 UCAS points (except for the foundation route), including two subjects at A level, or equivalent. A minimum of grade C in GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, is required; and GCSE English at grade C, or equivalent, is preferred. We will also consider applicants with relevant experience rather than academic qualifications.
Structure
A common first year across Computer Science, Computer Software Development, Computer Science with Games Development, and Computer Systems Engineering covers the fundamental aspects of the subject (programming, software development, computer systems, quantitative methods, information systems and professional skills). It is therefore possible to switch degree programmes at the start of Year 2, in which specific study themes are developed and new topics introduced. In the final year, advanced studies are complemented by a choice of specialised modules and project work.
Years Other UCAS Typical subject(s) code offer
Single Honours
Computer Science 3 n/a G400 200–260
Joint Honours
Computing and Psychology 3 page 194 GC48 200–280 With industrial experience
Computer Science 4 n/a G403 200–280
With study abroad
Computer Science 4 n/a G404 200–280
With a foundation year
Computer Science 4 n/a G401 n/a‡
Undergraduate Masters
Computer Science 4 n/a G402 200–280
‡ Contact the appropriate admissions tutor for guidance.
Computer science
Single Honours / Joint Honours / undergraduate Masters
BSc (Hons) / MEng
Although programming is at the heart of software development, creating successful computer software involves much more than just writing code. Our Computer Software Development degrees explore the tools and techniques used in the production of quality software and equip students with the skills to be effective software developers.
We have developed this course with industrial partners and offer five variants: Single Honours; Single Honours with an industrial year; Single Honours with a year of study abroad; the MEng, which includes an extra year of Masters-level taught study and guaranteed industrial experience in a commercial software development unit; and a course with a foundation year (for those who need to consolidate their background in English language and science, or just in science, before beginning a computer science programme).
Requirements
Typically 200–280 UCAS points (except for the foundation route), including two subjects at A level, or equivalent. A minimum of grade C in GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, is required; and GCSE English at grade C, or equivalent, is preferred. We will also consider applicants with relevant experience rather than academic qualifications.
Structure
A common first year across Computer Science, Computer Software Development, Computer Science with Games Development, and Computer Systems Engineering covers the fundamental aspects of the subject (programming, software development, computer systems, quantitative methods, information systems and professional skills). It is therefore possible to switch degree programmes at the start of Year 2, in which specific study themes are developed and new topics introduced. In the final year, advanced studies are complemented by a choice of specialised modules and project work.
Years Other UCAS Typical subject(s) code offer
Single Honours Computer Software
Development 3 n/a G600 200–260
With industrial experience Computer Software
Development 4 n/a G602 200–280
With study abroad Computer Software
Development 4 n/a G603 200–280
With a foundation year Computer Software
Development 4 n/a G601 n/a‡
Undergraduate Masters Computer Software
Development 4 n/a G604 200–280
‡ Contact the appropriate admissions tutor for guidance.
Computer software development
Single Honours / undergraduate Masters
BSc (Hons) / MEng
Our courses in Computer Science with Games Development involve a detailed consideration of the areas critical for the games industry, such as programming, software engineering, and computer graphics and simulation, and include a significant element of project work. Although the skills gained are directly relevant to the computer games industry, they are also applicable to a range of careers which require knowledge of graphics, simulation and visualization. We offer four variants: Single Honours; Single Honours with an industrial year; the MEng, which includes an extra year of Masters-level taught study and guaranteed industrial experience in a commercial software development unit; and a course with a foundation year (for those who need to consolidate their background in English language and science, or just in science, before beginning a computer science programme).
Requirements
Typically 200–280 UCAS points (except for the foundation route), including two subjects at A level, or equivalent. A minimum of grade C in GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, is required; and GCSE English at grade C, or equivalent, is preferred. We will also consider applicants with relevant experience rather than academic qualifications.
Structure
A common first year across Computer Science, Computer Software Development, Computer Science with Games Development, and Computer Systems Engineering covers the fundamental aspects of the subject (programming, software development, computer systems, quantitative methods, information systems and professional skills). It is therefore possible to switch degree courses at the start of Year 2, in which specific study themes are developed and new topics introduced. In the final year, advanced studies are complemented by a choice of specialised modules and project work.
Years Other UCAS Typical subject(s) code offer
Single Honours Computer Science with
Games Development 3 n/a G490 200–260
With industrial experience Computer Science with
Games Development 4 n/a G493 200–280
With a foundation year Computer Science with
Games Development 4 n/a G491 n/a‡
Undergraduate Masters Computer Science with
Games Development 4 n/a G492 200–280
‡ Contact the appropriate admissions tutor for guidance.
Computer science with games development
Single Honours / undergraduate Masters
BSc (Hons) / MEng
From singing greeting cards to sophisticated digital cameras, all but the very simplest electronic products now use embedded computer systems. Creating these products increasingly requires programming skills, as functions move from electronics to software. This degree integrates software development, computer science and electronics to equip students with the skills to be effective developers of embedded systems. It provides an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in both hardware and programming, with plenty of hands-on experience.
We have developed this course with industrial partners and offer two variants: Single Honours and a course with a foundation year (for those who need to consolidate their background in English language and science, or just in science, before beginning a computer science programme).
Requirements
Typically 200–260 UCAS points for the three-year course, including two subjects at A level, or equivalent. A minimum of grade C in GCSE Mathematics, or
equivalent, is required; and GCSE English at grade C, or equivalent, is preferred. We also consider applicants with relevant experience rather than qualifications.
Structure
A common first year across our computer science degrees covers the fundamentals (programming, software development, computer systems, quantitative methods, information systems and professional skills). It is therefore possible to switch degrees at the start of Year 2, in which specific study themes are developed and new topics introduced. In the final year, advanced studies are complemented by a choice of specialised modules and project work.
Years Other UCAS Typical subject(s) code offer
Single Honours Computer Systems
Engineering 3 n/a H600 200–260
With a foundation year
Informatics is the science which encompasses the collection, storage, retrieval and processing of information. Our BSc degree in Computer and Business Informatics focuses on the central role of information technology in informatics and on the ways in which computer systems and informatics support business. Graduates of this course will be able to provide cost-effective integrated information solutions to meet the needs of computer users.
We offer two variants: Single Honours and a course with a foundation year (for those who need to consolidate their background in English language and science, or just in science, before beginning a computer science programme).
Requirements
Typically 200–260 UCAS points for the three-year course, including two subjects at A level, or equivalent. A minimum of grade C in GCSE Mathematics, or
equivalent, is required; and GCSE English at grade C, or equivalent, is preferred. We will also consider applicants with relevant experience rather than academic
qualifications.
Structure
This course has some commonality with our Computing and Psychology degree, so students can switch to that course at the start of the second year if they wish. This degree covers the fundamental aspects of the subject (programming, software development, business systems, quantitative methods, accounting and finance, information systems and professional skills) through a combination of core and optional modules.
Years Other UCAS Typical subject(s) code offer
Single Honours Computer and Business
Informatics 3 n/a G560 200–260
With a foundation year Computer and Business
Informatics 4 n/a G561 n/a‡
‡ Contact the appropriate admissions tutor for guidance.
