Undergraduate Courses
Undergraduate Programme Summary
We offer a range of undergraduate courses in Computer Science and Information Technology. This page summarizes the programme and provides links to more detailed information on individual courses.
Range of Degree Titles
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Networks)
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Business Systems)
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Entertainment Systems)
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Web-based Systems)
- MEng Computer Science
Flexibility and Choice
There is a wide range of degree titles but you do not need to decide between them until you have had the chance to experience the different aspects and can make an informed choice. There are three main points at which you need to make a choice
1. Choice of Computer Science or IT: decide mid-way through the first year
Computer Science: a technology and software development focus
Information Technology: a business and solutions focus
2. Choice of sandwich or full-time: during the second year
Sandwich: a four year course with your third year spent on a paid work placement
Full-time: a three year course
3. Choice of Specialism: at the start of the final year
custom: there is a full choice of modules, keeping your career options open
specialist: a specialism is added to a broad base
When applying through UCAS, you do need to specify a particular degree title; but you can make your final decision at the stages shown above.
Key Features
Based on our existing, long-established courses and completely revised from 2007 to respond to changing circumstances in the discipline and the IT industry, the programme features:
- a full range of contemporary courses
- a choice of Computer Science or Information Technology
- the opportunity to add a specialism to the broad base, especially in the final year
- an optional paid placement year
- a mix of academic, professional and practical work that prepares you for a career in the IT industry and for life-long learning
About Us
The University of Hertfordshire is located on two campuses in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, one of the UK centres for high-tech business. It is just 30 km from the centre of London with easy access by car, bus or rail.
The School of Computer Science is long established and highly regarded with a track record of graduate success, a large dedicated staff able to offer many different specialisms, and an RAE research rating of 4 (nationally excellent).
Facilities
There are outstanding sports and study facilities, including the virtual learning environment, StudyNet and large Learning Resource Centres open 24x7 in term time. We have modern computer labs with a wide range of up-to-date professional software. The Hertfordshire Sports Village offers some of the best university facilities in the country.
We also offer
- an MEng degree in Computer Science: an enhanced and extended programme for well qualified candidates
- the BSc (hons) Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) – an innovative employer-led degree – jointly with UH Business School
- direct entry to the final year of the bachelor's programme in Computer Science or Information Technology - as a "top-up" to a two year diploma or foundation degree
- online distance learning versions of the honours degrees in both Computer Science and IT including a Top-Up.