School of Electrical
Engineering &
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science
BSc and BEng
Undergraduate
courses
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer
Science for Business
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
for Cyber Security
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
for Games
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
About the School of
Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science
Computer Science
One of the largest Schools in computer science and computer applications in the UK, we are driving the revolution in computer applications in communications, business, health, science and industry, with many of our courses accredited by the British Computer Society.
Modern business increasingly depends on information systems. Industry and the public services need graduates able to develop reliable, sophisticated, complex, cost-effective and high-quality computer systems. Our Computing courses cover the techniques and principles that will allow you to become a professional in high-demand areas. You will undertake practical work throughout the course, and this is underpinned by theory to enable you to make informed choices and decisions. The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science was one of the pioneers of computing in higher education in the UK, and we are continuing to offer a wide spread of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as undertaking research to take our subject into the future. Our former students have gone on to employment in a wide variety of industries, and some are now our industrial and research collaborators.
Emphasis is placed on the application of theory to the solution of real problems within industry and commerce, with practical work throughout the course
The Department of Computer Science has its own network based on powerful servers running UNIX, accessed by Linux and Windows workstations. The system can also be accessed from across the campus and beyond
All courses are available as either three-year continuous courses, or four-year sandwich courses, with most courses accredited by the British Computer Society
The main programming language used is Java, which supports object orientation, graphical user interfaces, concurrency and networking. Other
We have a strong heritage as one of the oldest Computing departments in the country Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree
has been continuously accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, since 1977
Research Strengths
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has renowned research strengths, with academics actively engaged in developing fundamental research in core computer science, artificial intelligence and software engineering, as well as other areas of research that have an increasing contribution to and impact on various large and small-scale industries, and health and wellbeing sectors. All our programmes are designed in collaboration with our research activities, enabling our students to be at the forefront of advances in technology and up-to-date knowledge.
Key facts:
We have over 40 years of research activity We are multidisciplinary with cross-Schools
research teams
We have an international reputation for knowledge transfer
We work on funded research projects tackling issues in open data, smart cities, synthetic biology and cyber security
The University of Bradford has been ranked 49th in the UK for quality of its research in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) We are customer-focused to students’ and
employers’ needs
As a student with us you’ll be at the forefront of our knowledge and research activities, by giving you as much chance as possible to be involved. You’ll engage in a real research environment and learn first-hand from lecturers and tutors as they work on brand-new ideas and theories that could change the future of your chosen profession.
Details about other courses within the Faculty of
A major strength of
our teaching is to
enable students
to creatively code
emerging technologies
to solve real problems.
The School offers a
vibrant atmosphere
with state-of-the-art
laboratories to learn
from internationally
renowned researchers,
aiming to produce
outstanding
market-ready graduates.
PROFESSOR IRFAN AWAN, HEAD OF ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
TOP 5 REASONS TO STUDY WITH US
What makes us stand out?
Top 5 reasons to
study with us
1.Throughout our teaching we place great emphasis on research and research-informed teaching. During your degree there will be opportunities for you to join one of our research teams, to work on projects that are progressing to make a real-world impact on society and industry.
2.By launching our Computing Enterprise Centre, we have created a collaborative hub for students and lecturers to work together to deliver projects for industry by solving problems through innovative computing solutions.
3.Be a part of Computing Society ‘Pi Soc’, the first-ever British Computer Society (BCS) Student Chapter. The student society aims to aid willing students improve their industry-relevant skills. By working together in a welcoming and friendly environment, they help develop each others’ technical skills and the ‘soft skills’ that today’s industry requires.
4. We have great pride in our students’ graduate prospects. Many have gone on to secure employment in well-known companies including: Canon GlaxoSmithKline Hewlett-Packard J.P. Morgan Lloyds Bank Microsoft NHS Santander 5.Undergraduate degrees taught by our School are accredited by a professional body – BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT - giving your degree a mark of quality that employers understand and value. At the end of each year BCS presents three awards for the best student projects. On graduating from your degree, not only will you gain a professionally accredited qualification, you can also become a member of the accrediting body when you graduate.
WORKING
WITH
INDUSTRY
Earn more than a degree
Working with
Industry
Our courses are designed with industry input; we work
with national, international and local businesses to help
shape the courses we deliver, and support our students
with valuable experience. The School offers courses that
are taught by professionals, so future employers can
rely on our graduates having the skills they need and
the confidence to use them.
Computing Enterprise Centre
The recently launched Computing Enterprise Centre offers our students the opportunity to develop industry-based projects in the second and final years, and also provides industry-sponsored competitive internships. The aim of the Centre is to create a link between the University and industry to provide a professional service in which students, with supervision from staff, can deliver projects for industry.
Industry Placements
We support industry placements and collaborate with local, national and international organisations offering placement opportunities through our industry contacts and extended network of successful graduates. All our courses are available with an optional year of supervised industrial training which greatly enhances the value of your degree. After completing the year, students return to study the final year of their course, and we often find students return with a drive to complete their studies and many with a full-time job opportunity waiting for them when they graduate.
Industry Links
Exposure to industry is deeply embedded within all our courses in a number of ways. Courses are industry informed with our Industry Advisory Board (IAB), a membership comprised of industry representatives from both regional and national companies, including: BBC, BT, IBM, Microsoft and Service Now. The IAB supports the School in reviewing our course provision and advising on our programme enhancements. The School is active in hosting a series of research seminars and industry guest lectures, providing exposure to experts working in specialist fields of computer science.
100%
of our undergraduate
students gain exposure
INDUSTRY
PLACEMENT
PROFILE
Hands-on Experience
Industry
Placement Profile
STEFAN
OCTAVIAN-MANGU
BSc (Hons)
Computer Science
Studying Computer Science gives you the opportunity to work in different industries, as technology is in high demand in all business sectors. The course itself is very well structured and gives you the option to choose which area of Computer Science you mostly want to focus on, whilst covering other core subjects.
During my second year I wanted to look to take a year out in industry. Thanks to the Career Development Services at Bradford I received very good support for tailoring my CV and Covering Letters for placement applications. When I sent off my applications, most of them were successful past the first stage. Having been offered three placements for companies - J.P. Morgan, Microsoft and GlaxoSmithKline - I chose to take the placement year with J.P. Morgan, a multinational banking business, working as a Business Systems Analyst.
My placement was in the Technology Stream of Investment Banking with J.P. Morgan in London. As part of a global team called Cleared Derivatives Technology, the team supports production software for both ‘futures and options’ and ‘over-the-counter’ products; activity being mostly focused in the post-trade environment and clearing space.
This role offered me the possibility to expand and improve my knowledge in both computer science and in the world of business at an industrial level. After completing the placement year, I was offered a graduate job to return to J.P. Morgan after graduating, a great ending to my time at the University of Bradford.
NEW
COMPUTING
FACILITIES
New facilities
coming soon
The Future is Computer Science
The School houses a suite of Computer Science labs,
containing high-spec computers that are at the core of
our students’ teaching and independent study. Over
the duration of your degree, you will benefit from the
advanced technology and systems our labs provide to
be a well-rounded Computer Scientist.
With the rapidly changing nature of Computer Science and our awareness to keep up to date with industry needs, we will soon be launching two new facilities, focusing towards two areas of our research expertise and areas that will support the future of Computer Science technology: the Internet of Things; and Ethical Hacking.
These two new labs will be resourced with specialist technology and will support students’ learning in areas of growing importance to Computer Science. As we anticipate the opening of these labs, our lecturers leading the establishment of these new labs give an insight as to what they will be used for and how students will engage with them.
THE INTERNET OF THINGS LABORATORY
There is an increasing trend in companies exploring how to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) into their business operations. Our graduates need to be trained in IoT to make them more employable in this fast-growing sector.
Our lab will provide the expertise and toolsets to support teaching and supervision in IoT specialised modules and projects, as well as supporting research focused on tackling issues in healthcare and smart cities. The lab will support our links with industry, including the likes of Microsoft, Google and Intel. Already active in developing IoT solutions, the
ETHICAL HACKING LABORATORY
The Ethical Hacking Lab is being opened as a result of the progress we’ve made in our Cyber Security Research Centre and to continue strengthening our expertise and work we carry out in this area.
Students, industry and researchers will all work within the lab to tackle issues surrounding ethical hacking. As well as being a training space to teach students and industry professional skills and knowledge in ethical hacking, the lab will also be a collaborative space to work and consult with industry, enabling students to work on live penetration testing projects.
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Admissions
Entry
Requirements
Applications for our courses must be made through
UCAS. The UCAS code for Bradford is
BRADF B56
.
UCAS course codes and points requirements for our
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science degrees
are as follows:
Our courses for 2017 entry
Programme
UCAS Code
Award 2017 Entry UCAS Points 3 years 4 years
Computer Science I100 I101 BSc (Hons) 120 / BBB
Computer Science for Business I161 I162 BSc (Hons) 120 / BBB
Computer Science for Cyber Security I190 I191 BSc (Hons) 120 / BBB
Computer Science for Games I600 I601 BSc (Hons) 120 / BBB
Software Engineering I300 I301 BEng (Hons) 120 / BBB
UK entry qualifications
For entry in September 2017 you will need 120 UCAS tariff points for our BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons) degrees.
A levels:
BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons): BBB BTEC Extended Diploma:
BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons): DDM Applicants on Access
Programmes:
BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons): Meet UCAS tariff points (120). No specific subjects are required.
We also require the equivalent of GCSE grade C or 4 or higher in English and Mathematics. If English is not your first language, please check our website for more details of which qualifications we could accept at www.bradford.ac.uk/ international/your-application/ english-language-requirements
Students with disabilities
The University of Bradford actively welcomes applications from students with disabilities. Our Disability Service works with the Library, IT Services and all academic departments to meet the support needs of disabled students.
The new UCAS Tariff will
be used for courses starting
from September 2017.
For full details see:
www.ucas.com/ucas/ undergraduate/getting- started/entry-requirements/
tariff/new-tariff
FURTHER INFORMATION
ENQUIRIES
Course Enquiries University of Bradford
Bradford West Yorkshire
BD7 1DP [email protected]
tel: 0800 073 1225 or 0300 456 2666 from mobiles
fax: 01274 235585 www.bradford.ac.uk/eecs
DISABILITY SERVICE
[email protected] tel: 01274 233739 fax: 01274 236200 www.bradford.ac.uk/disability
For full details of all
of our courses visit
our Undergraduate
website:
www.bradford.ac.uk/
undergraduate
50:50
50:50
Get into Computer Science
Women are under-represented at all levels in Computer
Science despite having all the skills and qualities that
are needed to be successful. With a commitment to
growing the number of people pursuing a career in
Computing, we’re particularly dedicated to growing the
number of females studying Computing and
considering it as a career path.
Currently in the School of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science 16% of our students are female.
Our aim is simple, we want to be the first university to
see true gender equality in Computer Science (50:50)
– a challenging but exciting goal for us to achieve.
At the University of Bradford we welcome students who have studied from all subject areas - you don’t need to have studied Computing, Computer Science or IT to study our undergraduate degrees. This is
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