Computer Science
Computer science is the discipline concerned with the theory, design, and application of computation. It asks fundamental questions about what can be computed, how efficiently, and by what means, and it provides the theoretical and practical tools that underpin everything from mobile applications and cloud platforms to machine learning systems, cybersecurity, and the operating software on which every modern device depends. The field moves quickly, but a strong degree in computer science gives you the foundational knowledge to adapt as technologies change rather than simply following the current stack.
At Nottingham Trent University, this four-year, full-time programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study computer science in an international setting and to experience how the discipline is taught and applied in a different context. The academic years of the degree cover the core of the discipline: algorithms and data structures, software engineering principles, operating systems, computer networks, databases, and the mathematical foundations of computation. You will also develop practical programming competence across multiple languages and paradigms, and you will work on individual and group projects that develop your ability to design, build, and test complex software systems.
Nottingham Trent has invested significantly in its computing facilities and its industry connections, and the programme is designed with graduate employability in mind alongside academic rigour.
Graduates from computer science programmes at NTU go into software development, systems architecture, data engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and a wide range of technical and non-technical roles in organisations across every sector. The analytical and problem-solving skills the degree develops are genuinely broad in their applicability. Many graduates also continue to postgraduate study in computer science, data science, or a specialist technical area.