There are course options available if you study the BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) (Hons) at The University of Hull. The foundation year is ideal for students who do not have the academic background for direct entry on to the degree. Choose to study a three-year BSc, or boost your employability with a year spent working in industry, a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions or studying at Masters level in your final year.

We will give you a solid grounding in computer science fundamentals, but you can also specialise in the areas that interest you the most. Our programme provides a superb choice of topics, giving you the opportunity to graduate with a degree in Computer Science or Ð dependent on the pathways you follow Ð one of our more specialised degrees. We offer specific support to anyone wishing to pursue a teaching career. We also give you the opportunity to gain industrial experience throughÊSeed Software, our in-house software development company.

Future prospects

The applications of computers and computing continue to grow in industry, in commerce and in pure and applied research. Our graduates have moved into all of these areas for their first employment Ð joining computer manufacturers, software houses and IT departments Ð while others have undertaken postgraduate study and research. Hull graduates have recently gained employment with, among others, Sony, the BBC, Government Communications Headquarters, Logica, Dell Computers, Fujitsu, and News International.

In designing our degree programmes, we aim to provide you with a good theoretical and practical training which will interest potential employers and equip you with the tools to undertake further study.