Computer Science (with an industrial placement year)

100% of our research impact in Computer Science and Informatics was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

About this course

Computer Science at Sussex gives you a comprehensive professional education in computing. You can also apply for a year working in industry.

You’ll study in our Future Technologies Labs, which include a student-focused hub, teaching labs with suites of high-spec computers, and project workspaces.

Our BSc covers the fundamental concepts of computing, and the scientific and engineering principles for their application. It centres around the analysis, usage and creation of software systems fit for purpose in a highly connected and data-driven world.

You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to take your computing career into a wide range of industries.

To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. This can be a fantastic opportunity to gain real-life insight into industry as well as skills valued by employers. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can help you:

- find an employer

- draft an application

- prepare for interviews.

Don’t worry if you’re not successful, you’ll simply transfer to a non-placement version of your course.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

MComp or BSc?

We also offer this course without the industrial placement year, as a four-year MComp, or as a five-year MComp with an industrial placement year

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

About the University of Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.