UCAS Code: G401

Duration: 3 or 4 years

This interesting and challenging course combines hands-on development with the theories behind how and why computers work as they do.

Specialist topics include the development of database-driven applications using - among others - PHP, Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL.
Distinctive core modules include ‘Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Concurrent and Distributed Systems’. To support these modules, we have several high-performance computing platforms including a grid distributed system.
The course also covers all the fundamentals of computing. Core topics include web applications, database systems, programming and software development.

Teaching is fully up-to-date with the latest developments and is enriched by Sunderland’s research that has been classed as ‘world-leading’ by the Research Assessment Exercise.

We encourage our students to undertake a year-long placement between the second and final years, although it is not compulsory. It’s a great opportunity to get paid to put your learning into practice and to extend your experience.