Apply to the Tamar Engineering Project
- £3,000 per annum towards living costs for the duration of the taught element of their degree (usually three years)
- £1,500 fee waiver per annum
- one-to-one mentoring from an industry expert.
Applications close 30 June 2024
Careers with this subject
It used to be considered its own industry. As we enter a fourth industrial revolution, computing is going to be impacting every part of society and feeding into every industry.
Nathan Clarke, Professor of Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
Keeping pace with emerging and evolving technologies is one of our biggest challenges. Artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, robots and drones, the list goes on. New and optimised technologies and systems will continue to shape a modern and progressive society.
Key features
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Learn core skills
The foundation year will introduce you to how computers and electronic systems operate. You will write computer programmes and develop a foundational understanding of software development. -
Make use of cutting-edge facilities
Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in ournew engineering and design facility . You'll also have access tospecialist laboratories equipped with various hardware and software configurations. -
Progress to a full degree
Complete the foundation year and progress to one of our computing degrees:
Course details
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Foundation year
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During this foundation year, we'll introduce you to how computers and electronic systems operate. You will write computer programmes and develop an understanding of software development. An individual project is designed to help you progress to the computing degree you want to study. Provided you achieve a pass level of 50 per cent or above, you can progress to the first year of any of our computing degrees.
Core modules
ROCO051
RoboticsThe module introduces basic electronics with applications to control of robotics. Lectures, laboratory measurements and practical construction experience underpin the learning. Lecture materials have a close link with practical works in the laboratory.
50% Coursework
50% Practicals
SOFT050
Computing ProjectEach student will undertake a project relevant to their chosen degree programme with the agreement of the module leader.
100% Coursework
SOFT051
Computer ProgrammingThis module introduces students to fundamental computer programming concepts, which allow information to be stored, processed and presented. It includes fundamental aspects of web-application development, persistent data storage, user-interface design, and the use of an integrated development environment. As mathematical computation is becoming increasingly sophisticated, it is important that mathematicians can effectively deal with computer programming.
50% Coursework
50% Tests
COMP0001
Topics in Computer ScienceStudents on this module will be introduced to a range of cutting-edge topics in Computer Science, from the underpinning specialisms at the University. An industrial focus will show how computing is used in the real world. Students will gain experience in both written and oral presentation of their work.
70% Coursework
30% Practicals
MATH051
Mathematical Methods IThis module is intended to show how mathematics is a fundamental part of the world of engineering, science and computing as well as of the world around us. Assuming a base of GCSE grade C, the lectures and assessments are designed to lead to an understanding of the application of mathematics to GCE A Level grade C and above.
50% Coursework
50% Examinations
MATH053
Mathematical Methods IIThis module is intended to show how mathematics is a fundamental part of the world of engineering and science as well as of the world around us. It extends the mathematics taught in MATH051 to include complex numbers, differential equations and numerical methods.
50% Coursework
50% Examinations
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff
32 - 48
Fees, costs and funding
Student | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
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Home | £9,250 | £9,250 |
International | £18,100 | £18,650 |
Part time (Home) | £770 | £770 |
Additional costs
Tuition fees for optional placement years
How to apply
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
- +44 1752 585858
- PlymUniApply
Progress to the full BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree
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@We ranked 26/106 for student satisfaction in the 2022 National Student Survey
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@Our computing courses have all been re-accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
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@In the latest REF (Research Excellence Framework) almost 90% of our research was rated internationally recognised or world leading
Specialist facilities
Research-informed teaching
Foundation year teaching staff
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Dr Lauren Ansell
Lecturer in Computer Science
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Dr Colin Christopher
Associate Professor in Mathematics
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Mr Martin Read
Associate Lecturer
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Joseph Ross
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Dr Matthew Craven
Associate Head of School (UG Education)
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Dr Asiya Khan
Associate Dean for Education and Student Experience
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Dr Jenny Sharp
Lecturer in Mathematics Education