BSc (Hons) Computer Science Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

This module will give you an understanding of the basic principles underlying the architecture and operation of a computer system, including the storage and retrieval of data. Content covers computer organisation and architecture; computer arithmetic, binary and hexadecimal number systems; system software; software tooling; data storage and management; relational database implementation; and an introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL).

This is an entry-level programming module that will introduce you to the fundamental concepts and skills required to write simple programs in a high-level language. It will provide you with a basis of understanding from which to learn other programming languages and paradigms.

This module will provide you with an understanding of cyber security and privacy. You will also learn the skills and mechanisms needed to build and maintain secure information systems that can protect people, business and data from malicious attacks.

During this module you will explore a range of current web technologies and gain practical experience in designing, making and maintaining standards-compliant static and interactive web pages. You will be provided with your own space on the Brighton Domains web server on which to host and test web pages online.

This module explores the professional roles and working practices in computing and business information technology (IT). You will learn employability skills such as how to plan and work in a group and as an individual and how to communicate using different media, as well as study skills like academic writing and referencing and how to find and use information to investigate a topic.

During this module you will learn about the basic concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and explore AI principles, techniques and technologies using real-world examples. You will look at areas including intelligent reasoning, problem-solving strategies, machine learning and applications of AI.

Functional programming is widely recognised as an essential tool in tackling the challenges of twenty-first century computing. With a focus on avoiding side effects, it uses functions instead of objects to build programs. By incorporating powerful abstractions that are difficult to achieve in other programming styles, functional programming can make programs shorter and easier to understand, test and fix. During this module you will develop your understanding and experience of functional program

The module introduces you to an object-oriented approach to the development and testing of a software system. You'll cover the specification, implementation, testing and documentation of object-oriented software systems.

The group project is an opportunity to work as a group and run a software project to develop a usable software solution. You will bring together what you've learned so far and put this all into practice in a project environment through tasks from planning and management to requirements gathering, design, code and demonstrating the solution.

On this module you'll learn to recognise and understand standard data structures and algorithmic approaches to diverse problems so that you can make effective use of them in your own work. You will also be introduced to the basic facilities provided by modern operating systems to develop your understanding of one of the foundations of computer science.

This module explores the relational database model. You will gain practical experience in building database systems using this technology and explore the functions and features of database management systems and their role as part of an effective information system.

On this module you will learn the theory and the skills needed to develop AI applications to solve real-world problems and explore different AI techniques. Topics covered will include information filtering, text mining, knowledge representation, neural networks and data mining. A programming language, such as Python, will be used to demonstrate examples of AI applications.

This module introduces the architecture of embedded computer systems. You will explore the fundamental concept of low-level processor functionality and develop your C and assembly language programming skills.

In this module you will gain a theoretical and practical grounding in all aspects of networking. You will study areas related to security that will allow you to act professionally in the design, analysis, implementation and reporting of network security strategies. You will learn about the threats and attacks which may be perpetrated on computer networks and the security controls designed to protect them.

This module introduces you to basic concepts, patterns and technologies used in building mobile applications. You will apply this knowledge in practical exercises involving the development of mobile user interfaces and applications, learning to work within the constraints of mobile platforms and also to exploit their possibilities.

During this module you will develop your understanding of computer security, software vulnerabilities, web security and security controls. You'll gain hands-on experience of security evaluation techniques and explore topics from both a security engineer perspective and from the perspective of someone who aims to bypass security protections.

This module introduces you to the basic concepts, protocols and technologies used in building standards compliant client-server web applications. Practical exercises in both client- and server-side development enable you to put this knowledge into action.

On this module you will explore the principles and standards of alternative object-oriented and component-based architectures and standards, and apply them as you develop an architectural design for a software system.

This module will prepare you to advise on issues arising from the design and implementation of systems that contain real-time and client server components. You will cover areas including the historical development of programming languages; programming paradigms; modern trends and developments in programming languages; and an overview of and mechanisms for achieving client-server computing.

The Computing Project brings together everything you've learned during your degree in a major piece of work on a topic of your choosing. It's your opportunity to put your understanding of theory into practice. All projects must include practical work of some sort using computing/IT technology. A series of workshops will support each step of the project process, from proposal to presentation.

On this module you will develop the knowledge and skills to perform a usability evaluation of a system or device – specifying requirements, choosing the best ways to evaluate usability and accessibility, planning and carrying out the evaluation and presenting the results. You'll also explore the latest research in the broader field of evaluation.

On this module you will develop the knowledge and skills to design and implement advanced, standards-compliant web applications. You will independently research related topics and use web technologies and APIs in a development project to design, implement and deploy an advanced web application.

Through this module you will gain the knowledge and skills to manage and tune enterprise database systems. You'll also develop your abilities to exploit an enterprise's data resources to maximise business advantage and explore new architectures and technologies for enterprise data.

This module will help develop your understanding of data mining concepts and how they can be applied to solve real-world complex problems. You will explore areas including text mining, information extraction and information indexing, with specific algorithms and techniques for feature extraction.

This module gives you the opportunity to carry out independent, guided research into current trends and future innovations in computing technologies which you will be able to present to the local and wider computing industries. The module will also highlight the potential for, and the processes involved in, postgraduate studies.

You will further develop your skills in designing and developing Android mobile applications during this module. You will conduct independent research in related topics and apply your knowledge to a project specifying, designing and developing an Android mobile app.

You will evaluate key legal cyber security challenges during this module and explore how cyber security and intellectual property laws are used to protect the interests of developers of computer-related products. Topics will include the threat landscape and associated legal challenges; the legal framework regarding privacy, data protection and security in the UK and EU; and surveillance, forensic computing and the gathering of evidence.