There is more to Computer Science than programming and creating web pages. This programme covers all aspects of Computer Science including the underlying principles and theory. On graduation, you will be well placed to know what is and isn’t possible with computers and to find solutions to the problems you will encounter in your professional life. The first two years cover a range of compulsory modules including Programming in Java, Computer Systems, Databases, Software Engineering, Algorithmic Foundations, Complexity of Algorithms, and Decision, Computation and Language. You then choose from a selection of modules representing the cutting-edge of Computer Science today. These cover topics such as Biocomputation, Introduction to Computational Game Theory and Complex Social Networks, amongst others. This degree includes a second year group software project and a honours year individual project. Department Key Facts Number of first year students 77 UK league tables Ranked 16th in the Sunday Times/Times University Guide 2014 National Student Survey 93% of our students were satisfied overall with their course in the National Student Survey 2013 (7th in the sector) Why this subject? Range of degrees. Whether or not you have prior computing experience, we offer degrees that are balanced between commercial, scientific and theoretical topics to help you grow professionally. Our courses provide the right foundations of Computer Science, but also a range of modules on Employability Skills, like database management using Microsoft SQL Server, and modules on state of the art applications of technology, like gaming and social networks. Professionally accredited degrees. Our Computer Science single honours BSc, MEng and MSc programmes are appropriately accredited by the British Computer Society and open up a wide variety of career opportunities with excellent employment prospects. Industry experience. We offer a wide range of undergraduate programmes that allow you to gain an in-depth experience of the application of computing in the real world via a year in industry. Additional opportunities to widen your career opportunities exist through honours year industry-based projects and work placements in the second year of studies. This is against the background of Liverpool’s substantial and growing ICT industry, with 700 related companies on Merseyside offering a wealth of employment opportunities on your doorstep. Through our programmes you can take part in the Microsoft IT-Academy Programme and qualify for Microsoft certification in Network and IT Systems Administration, Software Development, or Database Administration.

Internationally, computer scientists are in the highest-earning category of graduates. Many go straight into well-paid careers such as: Computer Programmer Software Developer Systems Analyst Software Engineer Technical Consultant Web Designer Some reach senior manaInternationally, computer scientists are in the highest-earning category of graduates. Many go straight into well-paid careers such as: Computer Programmer Software Developer Systems Analyst Software Engineer Technical Consultant Web Designer Some reach senior management and directorial positions, as in the case of a former student who became Game Development Manager for one of the largest games producers in the UK. Many enter self-employment, either through consultancy agencies or in their own start-up companies.gement and directorial positions, as in the case of a former student who became Game Development Manager for one of the largest games producers in the UK. Many enter self-employment, either through consultancy agencies or in their own start-up companies. Recent employers BT Siemens Unilever Royal Bank of Scotland BAE Systems Guardian Media Group Work experience opportunities Our programmes “with a Year in Industry” offer you the opportunity to strengthen employment prospects by putting your computing skills into practice in the workplace. In addition, you may also have the opportunity to work with a commercial partner as part of your final year project, allowing you to gain valuable experience for when you graduate. Postgraduate opportunities We offer both taught MScs and research leading to the degrees of MPhil and PhD. These draw on staff specialisms in the areas of Computational Complexity Theory and Algorithms, Multi-Agent Systems, Computational Logic, and Economics and Computation. All these groups are recognised internationally for their research excellence, and have strong links with institutions both in the UK and abroad. Qualifying you for life A degree from the Department of Computer Science will prepare you for life with: Effective information retrieval, management and organisational skills. The ability to use general IT facilities effectively. The ability to manage your own learning and development. The ability to work effectively as a member of a development team. Duncan Edwards Computer Information Systems BSc (Hons) RCD IT Solutions Ltd The opportunities presented to me at Liverpool have equipped me with a working knowledge of the business world and also with many key business contacts. Students are encouraged to participate in projects dealing with real companies; it was through one such project that I met two other graduates with whom I have since set up a software design company.