University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM

Overview of Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia

The Foundation in Science is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees offered within the Faculty of Science. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, mathematics, critical thinking and study skills.  

Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such as chemistry, ecology, computer programming or psychology.

Our BSc Computer Science degree forms the core of our teaching portfolio. It focuses on how computers work and how they may be used to solve real-world problems. You will develop a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of computer science, including appreciations of the interaction between hardware and software, an understanding of human-computer interaction and the sociological impact of information technology, and knowledge of the professional standards and ethics of the computer industry, together with the skills and confidence to react to its ever increasing rate of change.

Professional accreditation

Our BSc in Computer Science is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). This is an external recognition of the excellence of our teaching, and it is also a recognition that the skills that you learn while studying the degree are of relevance to industry. Graduates from this degree may join the BCS, and with typically five years of industry experience, graduates may achieve UK chartered engineer (CEng) status.

Programme Structure of Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia

Year one

Typical core modules

• Computer Fundamentals

• Databases and Interfaces

• Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

• Mathematics for Computer Scientists

• Programming and Algorithms

• Programming Paradigms

• Software Engineering

• Systems and Architecture

Year two

Typical core modules

• Algorithms Correctness and Efficiency

• Languages and Computation

• Operating Systems and Concurrency

• Software Engineering Group Project

• Software Maintenance

Typical optional modules

• Artificial Intelligence Methods

• C++ Programming

• Introduction to Human Computer Interaction

• Introduction to Image Processing

• Software Specification

Year three

Typical core modules

• Computer Security

• Professional Ethics in Computing

Typical optional modules

• Autonomous Robotic Systems

• Compilers

• Computer Vision

• Development Experience

• Fundamentals of Information Visualisation

• Individual Dissertation

• Information Visualisation Project

• Machine Learning

• Mobile Device Programming

• Software Quality Assurance

• School Experience

Entry Requirement of Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia

Our Foundation course route

Our Foundation courses give you another way to study for an undergraduate degree. 

We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we also consider applicants' personal statement, references and interview performance (if you have one) when making a decision. The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.

Career Prospects of Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia

While many computer science graduates do become programmers, others are employed in a wide variety of jobs. These include computer analysts, IT consultants and planners, network/systems designers and engineers, researchers, software designers and engineers, web designers, web developers and producers as well as roles across advertising and marketing, business and financial analysis, accountancy and investment/merchant banking and legal and quality assurance professions. Some of our graduates have gone on to work for traditional computer companies such as Adobe, Google, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Microsoft. Others have found jobs with employers such as Accenture, Experian, and Ocado.

New computer science graduates frequently command

some of the highest-paid entry-level positions compared to graduates in other disciplines. Many of our graduates continue to further studies in subjects such as machine learning, e-commerce, information security and psychology. The School has a good record for recruiting PhD students from our own graduates and our MSc degrees prove an attractive option.