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Computer Science BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons)UndergraduateComputer Science

About This Programme

4-year BSc (Hons) Computer Science balancing theoretical underpinnings and practical experience across software engineering, systems, AI, databases, and networks. Year 1: Logic and Proof, Introduction to Interaction Design, Praxis, Software Development 1/2, Discrete Mathematics, Introduction to Computer Systems, Web Design and Databases. Year 2: User-Centred Experimental Design, Programming Languages, Data Structures and Algorithms, Web Programming, Database Management Systems, Hardware-Software Interface, Introduction to Software Engineering. Year 3: Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents, Data Communications and Networking, Foundations 1/2, Software Engineering, Language Processors, Operating Systems & Concurrency, Professional Development. Year 4 mandatory: Research Methods & Requirements Engineering, Design & Implementation, Project Testing and Presentation. Year 4 optional (extensive): Biologically Inspired Computation, Computer Network Security, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, Information Systems Methodologies, Intelligent Robotics, Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering, Statistical Modelling and Analysis, Industrial Programming, Applied Text Analytics, Advanced HCI, Advanced Network Security, Big Data Management, Data Visualisation and Analytics, e-Commerce Technology, Digital Forensics, Games Programming. Year 1 entry: A-Level CCC (Math mandatory); IB 24 (3 HL inc. Math); CBSE 65%; American HS 70% + SAT I 1000; Tawjihiyya 80% (Elite 75%); FBISE 70%; BTEC L3 MMM; Scottish Highers BBBB; French Bac 12/20 + IELTS 6.0; Lebanese Bac 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0; Russian/Kazakhstan Attestat grade 5 + IELTS 6.0. Year 2 advanced entry: A-Level BBC (Math + CS); IB 27; CBSE 85%; HND PPP; BTEC L3 DDD; FBISE 85%. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September and January intakes. Tuition AED 82,264/year (incl. VAT), total AED 329,056. Accreditations (programme family): BCS (Chartered Institute for IT), CITP and CEng routes via the Engineering Council, fully meets Incorporated Engineer and partially Chartered Engineer requirements; Euro-Inf international accreditation; UAE MoHESR; UK QAA. Ranked 6th in Scotland for Computer Science (Complete University Guide 2023). 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Programme Leader: Mahmoud Mousa (Assistant Professor).

What You'll Study

Year 1, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide We use theory and practice to help you to develop basic programming skills and learn how to create mobile apps. Other courses on basic computing, mathematical and study skills cover topics including web design and databases.

  • Logic and Proof
  • Introduction to Interaction Design
  • Praxis
  • Software Development 1
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Software Development 2
  • Web Design and Databases

Year 2, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide Students continue with courses in Interaction Design, Web Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Design, Database Management Systems and Programming Languages.

  • User-Centred Experimental Design
  • Programming Languages
  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Web Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Database Management Systems
  • Hardware-Software Interface
  • Introduction to Software Engineering

Year 3, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide In third year students study Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Agents, Operating Systems, Professional Development and Language Processors as well as more formal aspects of computing. In addition, students work on a group programming project.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • Foundations 1
  • Software Engineering
  • Foundations 2
  • Language Processors
  • Operating Systems & Concurrency
  • Professional Development

Year 4, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide Students work on a major individual project and also carry out studies in advanced topics such as Big Data Management, Industrial Programming, Mobile Communications and Programming, Computer Games Programming and Network Applications.

  • Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
  • Design & Implementation
  • Project Testing and Presentation

Optional courses

  • Biologically Inspired Computation
  • Computer Network Security
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Computer Graphics
  • Information Systems Methodologies
  • Intelligent Robotics
  • Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Industrial Programming
  • Applied Text Analytics
  • Advanced Human Computer Interaction
  • Advanced Network Security
  • Big Data Management
  • Data Visualisation and Analytics
  • e-Commerce Technology
  • Digital Forensics
  • Games Programming

Year 1, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide We use theory and practice to help you to develop basic programming skills and learn how to create mobile apps. Other courses on basic computing, mathematical and study skills cover topics including web design and databases.

  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Software Development 1
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Web Design and Databases
  • Logic and Proof
  • Software Development 2
  • Introduction to Interaction Design
  • Praxis

Year 2, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide Students continue with courses in Interaction Design, Web Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Design, Database Management Systems and Programming Languages.

  • User-Centred Experimental Design
  • Programming Languages
  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Web Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Introduction to Software Engineering
  • Database Management Systems
  • Hardware-Software Interface

Year 3, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide In third year students study Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Agents, Operating Systems, Professional Development and Language Processors as well as more formal aspects of computing. In addition, students work on a group programming project.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • Foundations 1
  • Foundations 2
  • Professional Development
  • Language Processors
  • Operating Systems & Concurrency

Year 4, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed Course Guide Students work on a major individual project and also carry out studies in advanced topics such as Big Data Management, Industrial Programming, Mobile Communications and Programming, Computer Games Programming and Network Applications.

  • Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
  • Design & Implementation
  • Project Testing and Presentation

Optional courses

  • Biologically Inspired Computation
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Network Security
  • Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Information Systems Methodologies
  • Intelligent Robotics
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Industrial Programming
  • Data Visualisation and Analytics
  • Applied Text Analytics
  • Advanced Human Computer Interaction
  • Advanced Network Security
  • Big Data Management
  • Games Programming
  • e-Commerce Technology
  • Digital Forensics

Year 1, Janu Intake - Dubai Direct Entry to Stage 2

Detailed Course Guide We use theory and practice to help you to develop basic programming skills and learn how to create mobile apps. Other courses on basic computing, mathematical and study skills cover topics including web design and databases.

Year 2, Janu Intake - Dubai Direct Entry to Stage 2

Detailed Course Guide Students continue with courses in Interaction Design, Web Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Design, Database Management Systems and Programming Languages.

  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Database Management Systems
  • Hardware-Software Interface
  • Introduction to Software Engineering
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Web Programming
  • User-Centred Experimental Design
  • Programming Languages

Year 3, Janu Intake - Dubai Direct Entry to Stage 2

Detailed Course Guide In third year students study Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Agents, Operating Systems, Professional Development and Language Processors as well as more formal aspects of computing. In addition, students work on a group programming project.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
  • Foundations 1
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • Foundations 2
  • Professional Development
  • Operating Systems & Concurrency
  • Language Processors

Year 4, Janu Intake - Dubai Direct Entry to Stage 2

Detailed Course Guide Students work on a major individual project and also carry out studies in advanced topics such as Big Data Management, Industrial Programming, Mobile Communications and Programming, Computer Games Programming and Network Applications.

  • Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
  • Design & Implementation
  • Project Testing and Presentation

Optional courses

  • Biologically Inspired Computation
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Network Security
  • Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering
  • Intelligent Robotics
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Information Systems Methodologies
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Industrial Programming
  • Data Visualisation and Analytics
  • Advanced Network Security
  • Applied Text Analytics
  • Advanced Human Computer Interaction
  • e-Commerce Technology
  • Big Data Management
  • Games Programming
  • Digital Forensics

Entry Requirements

Academic: For entry into Year 1 September or January intake, our entry criteria are listed below. Please note however, that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects. Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level), Including mandatory subject Math CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%, Including mandatory subject Math American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70%, Including mandatory subject Math + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math) Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%, Including mandatory subject Math International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL, Including mandatory subject Math and 3 SL) BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM, Including mandatory subject Math FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%, Including mandatory subject Math Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject, Including mandatory subject Math + IELTS 6.0 French Baccalaureate - 12/20, Including mandatory subject Math + IELTS 6.0 Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20, Including mandatory subject Math + IELTS 6.0 Scottish Higher - Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, Including mandatory subject Math Mandatory Subjects - Math To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements. Year 2: For entry into Year 2 September intake, our entry criteria are listed below. Please note however, that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects. Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. GCE A-Levels – BBC, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points (3 HL, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science, and 3 SL) CBSE/Other Indian Boards - Overall 85%, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science American High School/SABIS - 70% + 3 AP at grade 4 (including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science) or Minimum 3 SAT Subjects (SAT II) 500 each, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science Higher National Diploma (HND) - PPP, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - DDD, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science FBISE Grade 12 or equivalent - 85%, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science Scottish Advance Higher - Minimum of BB in Scottish Advance Highers in relevant subjects, including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science + Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, Including mandatory subjects Math and Computer Science Mandatory Subjects – Math and Computer Science To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

CITP Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. CEng Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Euro-Inf This programme is Euro-Inf accredited. The accreditation is proof that our programme is of high quality and meets high international academic and professional standards. The Euro-Inf accreditation is recognised by employers and has Europe-wide international recognition. This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

Programme Details

Award

BSc (Hons)

Start Date

September, January

Duration

4 years

Qualification

BSc (Hons)

Subject Area

Computer Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 82,264/yr

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