BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Digitisation

Overview

The course will conclude with a major degree dissertation to prepare you for your professional practice or postgraduate study career. 

The Computer Science and Digitisation course is an innovative programme where computer science and the emerging digitisation technologies and challenges are perfectly in balance to form new business leaders in the computer science field. This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of computer science. You will learn the skills needed to support the products and the services emerging within the global industry of computer science. 

Students will develop the core skills required to further their academic and theoretical knowledge in IT. The curriculum emphasises computer science which is supported by professional tools, advanced simulation techniques literacy and the application of a variety of tasks to solve problems and make informed decisions and design solutions in the domain of IT.

Located in Berlin, the capital of Germany, BSBI is the perfect location to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the computer science domain. Our compulsory professional labs, workshops and local as well as global networks allows you to become the adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial, and service savvy professional so in demand in the contemporary workplace.

Instructed by a mixture of cutting-edge academic staff and experienced industry professionals, you will have the opportunity to learn real-world skills beyond the classroom through visits, networking and placements.

Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Digitisation programme. UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020; and ranked no.7 in the 2021 Guardian League Tables for Business, Management & Marketing.

What will you experience?

The course is delivered 100% on-campus with full access to state-of-the art facilities. Students will also have additional access to course and reading materials via the University for the Creative Arts platform.

The latest technology will be incorporated during the course to enhance learning and encourage collaborative working. Industry guest speakers, company visits and placements will also be embedded throughout the course to enrich your university experience and prepare you for professional practice.

Who should take this course?

This three/four-year programme is perfect for anyone with a desire to pursue a career in the field of computer science and digitisation. This will enable students to develop the specialist knowledge required for a successful professional career. Applicants should have a valid school leaving certificate, an English language certificate and be over 18 years old.

Why study this course?

You will earn a bachelor’s degree with 120 UK credits per year (equivalent to 60 ECTS per year). This helps student mobility in the EU when it comes to transferring credits from one higher education institution to another.

There is an increasing demand for computer science graduates and digital experts as many companies move to increased digitisation in the post-pandemic world. Through this course, you will receive a hands-on education and gain transferable skills which will add value to your future employability and enterprising ventures. As well as specific industry standard skills and attributes, employers are also looking for ‘soft skills’ acquired through interacting effectively in groups and teams and the ability to work independently and diligently manage your own time.  At BSBI, our profile of teaching and learning strategies strongly encourages these qualities and prepare you for your career by inculcating these transferable skills.

Programme Structure

The latest technology is used to enhance learning and collaborative working, research-active staff works with you on the latest research developments, while industry guest speakers and live briefs provide development opportunities embedded throughout the course enrich your creative and business practice and significantly contributes to your experience at BSBI and preparation of professional practice.

The curriculum recognizes that diversity enriches our studies, whether from diversified cultural backgrounds or a range of different social experiences.  Our curriculum is designed to provide a wide range of perspectives on the computer science industries in a global context and to be an inclusive learning environment where explicit consideration is given to the diversity of our students.

You will study up to four days per week, in smaller class sizes and more frequent sessions. Teaching takes place Monday to Saturdays, during morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.

The modules of this programme are offered and delivered 100% on campus. Students will also have additional access to course and reading materials via the University for the Creative Arts platform.