Computer Science (with an industrial placement year)

About this course

Computer science is the study of computation, algorithms, data, and the software systems through which those ideas are given practical form. At its heart it is a discipline concerned with problem-solving: understanding what can be computed, how to compute it efficiently, and how to build reliable, secure, and usable systems that people and organisations depend on. It draws on mathematics, logic, and engineering, and its outputs underpin virtually every sector of modern life. At Sussex you will study this four-year programme, which includes a foundation year at the start. The foundation year is designed for students who have the aptitude and commitment for computer science but may not yet have the specific prior knowledge required for direct entry to the degree. It provides the mathematical, scientific and computational grounding that prepares you fully for the main three years of study

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 80% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 55% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →

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