Computer Science

Study the fundamentals of Computer Science including artificial intelligence (AI), coding, DevOps, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and cybersecurity. Challenge your creativity and technical skills with a series of exciting, hands-on practical projects.

In a world where cybercrime is on the rise, the need for highly-skilled professionals has never been higher. Gain vital industry experience and contacts with a paid, one-year placement, unlock information using ethical hacking and learn the fundamentals of programming with modules in C#, Java and SQL.

Dive into the world of game creation using game engines, console gamepads, flight/vehicle controls, and VR devices. Work in our Game Development Lab to build a portfolio of games that demonstrate your technical prowess in gameplay programming and developing engaging player experiences.

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Computer Science course, with an integrated foundation year. The broadest of our computing courses. Learn the fundamentals of how computers work the way they do, as well as models in software development, system programming and programming languages. Previous graduates have gone on to work for British Airways and Sage, so how far will you go in this highly rewarding industry?

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics course, with an integrated foundation year. In a world where cybercrime is on the rise, the need for highly-skilled professionals has never been higher. Gain vital industry experience and contacts with a paid, one-year placement, unlock information using ethical hacking and learn the fundamentals of programming with modules in C#, Java and SQL.

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Game Development course, with an integrated foundation year. Thrive in one of the fastest growing regions for games software development, perfect your craft using Sony's Dev Kit software, and learn how to develop simple point and shoot mini-games all the way up to exhilarating 3D games for major consoles. Connect with some of the biggest names in the industry though a one-year placement and leave with a dynamic portfolio.

Enhance your skills with our industry-standard software to build a range of software systems, hone your talents in project management, and put your knowledge to the test to find solutions to real-life problems, all while working towards a BSc Honours degree.

Top-up your HND or Foundation Degree in a computer networking discipline to a BSc (Hons) with our one-year course. You'll still have access to our state-of-the-art Cisco networking equipment and a Microsoft Visual Studio, placing you at the cutting edge of industry which will allow you to make an impact in your chosen field straight away.

The broadest of our computing courses. Learn the fundamentals of how computers work the way they do, as well as models in software development, system programming and programming languages. Previous graduates have gone on to work for British Airways and Sage, so how far will you go in this highly rewarding industry?

Do you want to study Computer Systems Engineering delivered by a respected UK university? Benefit from Sunderland’s expertise without leaving your home country. Enhance your skills, build a range of software systems, and work with industry-standard software. We’ll encourage you to develop your skills and support you while you work towards earning a BSc Honours degree.

In a world where cybercrime is on the rise, the need for highly-skilled professionals has never been higher. Unlock information using ethical hacking and learn the fundamentals of programming with modules in C#, Java and SQL. Benefit from Sunderland’s teaching of computing from your home country.

Do you want to study Computer Systems Engineering delivered by a respected UK university? Benefit from Sunderland’s expertise without leaving your home country. Enhance your skills, build a range of software systems, and work with industry-standard software. We’ll encourage you to develop your skills and support you while you work towards earning a BSc Honours degree.

Benefit from Sunderland’s teaching of computing from your home country. Like all courses taught at the University of Sunderland, this one-year course develops a blend of theory and practice, allowing you to boost your career by ‘topping-up’ your existing knowledge and skills while earning a BSc Honours degree.

This course aims to produce highly motivated, technically competent individuals who can effectively utilise technologies and tools used in mobile and web technologies. The course is informed by human-computer interaction (HCI) and user experience design (UXD). You will use a range of industry standard software such as Swift, Android Studio and Cisco OS. You will graduate as a competent programmer and/or developer opening up a wide range of employment opportunities in a rapidly evolving and competitive computing industry.

This course will produce highly-motivated, technically-competent individuals who can effectively utilise technologies and tools used in business intelligence and data analytics. You will develop expertise in a range of industry-standard software such as Oracle, Python (Anaconda Navigator), RStudio and Weka. You will graduate as a technically-competent data and information systems analyst with experience of up-to-date methodologies, opening up a wide range of employment opportunities.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and abilities to embark on a career in a networking environment, working in large enterprises and for service providers. You will be provided with a solid grounding in advanced routing, telecommunications and cyber security, so that you can contribute to the efficient operation and management of complex networks and network services.

Gain the knowledge and abilities to embark on a career as a confident IT manager who has wide experience not only in hardware and in software development but also in business processes, decision making, ethics and professionalism, systems admin, forensic auditing and service management. You will be able to forge a career managing the deployment of ICT in business and industry to enable and drive business strategy for competitive advantage.

Pick and choose the modules you want to study to build a tailor-made course. Available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this course allows you to gain a qualification that closely matches your particular needs.