School of Electrical
Engineering &
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer
Science for Business
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
for Cyber Security
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
for Games
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Undergraduate
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About the School of
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science
A major strength of
our teaching is to
enable students
to creatively code
emerging technologies
to solve real problems.
The School offers a
vibrant atmosphere
with state-of-the-art
laboratories to learn
from internationally
renowned researchers,
aiming to produce
outstanding marketready graduates.
Computer Science
One of the largest Schools in computer science
and computer applications in the UK, we are
driving the revolution in computer applications
in communications, business, health, science and
industry, with many of our courses accredited by
the British Computer Society.
Modern business increasingly depends on
information systems. Industry and the public
services need graduates able to develop reliable,
sophisticated, complex, cost-effective and highquality computer systems. Our Computing courses
cover the techniques and principles that will allow
you to become a professional in high-demand areas.
You will undertake practical work throughout the
course, and this is underpinned by theory to enable
you to make informed choices and decisions.
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science was one of the pioneers of computing in
higher education in the UK, and we are continuing
to offer a wide spread of courses at undergraduate
and postgraduate level as well as undertaking
research to take our subject into the future. Our
former students have gone on to employment in a
wide variety of industries, and some are now our
industrial and research collaborators.
PROFESSOR IRFAN AWAN,
HEAD OF ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING AND
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Emphasis is placed on the application of theory
to the solution of real problems within industry
and commerce, with practical work throughout
the course
The Department of Computer Science has
its own network based on powerful servers
running UNIX, accessed by Linux and Windows
workstations. The system can also be accessed
from across the campus and beyond
All courses are available as either three-year
continuous courses, or four-year sandwich
courses, with most courses accredited by the
British Computer Society
The main programming language used is Java,
which supports object orientation, graphical user
interfaces, concurrency and networking. Other
industry-standard languages are also studied
such as C#, C++, Haskell, Python and Ruby
Most students share a common first year
providing flexibility of study, depending on your
chosen specialism
Our dynamic, internationally acknowledged staff
develop new techniques for network performance,
quantum computing, data mining, artificial
intelligence, cyber security, mobile computing,
graphics, visualisation and computer games
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We have a strong heritage as one of the oldest
Computing departments in the country
Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree
has been continuously accredited by BCS,
The Chartered Institute for IT, since 1977
Research Strengths
The School of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science has renowned research
strengths, with academics actively engaged in
developing fundamental research in core computer
science, artificial intelligence and software
engineering, as well as other areas of research that
have an increasing contribution to and impact on
various large and small-scale industries, and health
and wellbeing sectors. All our programmes are
designed in collaboration with our research activities,
enabling our students to be at the forefront of
advances in technology and up-to-date knowledge.
Key facts:
We have over 40 years of research activity
We are multidisciplinary with cross-Schools
research teams
We have an international reputation for
knowledge transfer
We work on funded research projects tackling
issues in open data, smart cities, synthetic biology
and cyber security
The University of Bradford has been ranked 49th
in the UK for quality of its research in the most
recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014)
We are customer-focused to students’ and
employers’ needs
As a student with us you’ll be at the forefront of
our knowledge and research activities, by giving
you as much chance as possible to be involved.
You’ll engage in a real research environment and
learn first-hand from lecturers and tutors as they
work on brand-new ideas and theories that could
change the future of your chosen profession.
Details about other courses within the Faculty of
Engineering and Informatics, offered by the School
of Engineering and by the School of Media, Design
and Technology, can be found in separate booklets
which are available on request.
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What makes us stand out?
Top 5 reasons to
study with us
2.By launching
our Computing
Enterprise Centre,
we have created
a collaborative
hub for students
and lecturers to
work together to
deliver projects
for industry by
solving problems
through innovative
computing
solutions.
3.Be a part of
Computing Society
‘Pi Soc’, the
first-ever British
Computer Society
(BCS) Student
Chapter. The
student society
aims to aid willing
students improve
their industryrelevant skills. By
working together
in a welcoming
and friendly
environment, they
help develop each
others’ technical
skills and the ‘soft
skills’ that today’s
industry requires.
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4.We have great
pride in our
students’ graduate
prospects. Many
have gone on to
secure employment
in well-known
companies
including:
Canon
GlaxoSmithKline
Hewlett-Packard
J.P. Morgan
Lloyds Bank
Microsoft
NHS
Santander
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5.Undergraduate
degrees taught
by our School are
accredited by a
professional body –
BCS, The Chartered
Institute for IT giving your degree
a mark of quality
that employers
understand and
value. At the end
of each year BCS
presents three
awards for the best
student projects.
On graduating from
your degree, not
only will you gain
a professionally
accredited
qualification, you
can also become
a member of the
accrediting body
when you graduate.
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TOP 5 REASONS TO STUDY WITH US
1. Throughout our
teaching we place
great emphasis
on research and
research-informed
teaching. During
your degree
there will be
opportunities for
you to join one
of our research
teams, to work on
projects that are
progressing to
make a real-world
impact on society
and industry.
Earn more than a degree
WORKING WITH INDUSTRY
Working with
Industry
Our courses are designed with industry input; we work
with national, international and local businesses to help
shape the courses we deliver, and support our students
with valuable experience. The School offers courses that
are taught by professionals, so future employers can
rely on our graduates having the skills they need and
the confidence to use them.
100%
of our undergraduate
students gain exposure
to the world of work
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Industry Links
Computing Enterprise Centre
Industry Placements
Exposure to industry is deeply
embedded within all our courses
in a number of ways. Courses
are industry informed with our
Industry Advisory Board (IAB),
a membership comprised of
industry representatives from
both regional and national
companies, including: BBC, BT,
IBM, Microsoft and Service Now.
The IAB supports the School in
reviewing our course provision
and advising on our programme
enhancements. The School is
active in hosting a series of
research seminars and industry
guest lectures, providing exposure
to experts working in specialist
fields of computer science.
The recently launched Computing
Enterprise Centre offers our
students the opportunity to
develop industry-based projects
in the second and final years, and
also provides industry-sponsored
competitive internships. The
aim of the Centre is to create a
link between the University and
industry to provide a professional
service in which students, with
supervision from staff, can deliver
projects for industry.
We support industry placements
and collaborate with local,
national and international
organisations offering placement
opportunities through our
industry contacts and extended
network of successful graduates.
All our courses are available with
an optional year of supervised
industrial training which greatly
enhances the value of your
degree. After completing the
year, students return to study
the final year of their course, and
we often find students return
with a drive to complete their
studies and many with a full-time
job opportunity waiting for them
when they graduate.
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Hands-on Experience
Industry
Placement Profile
INDUSTRY PLACEMENT PROFILE
STEFAN
OCTAVIANMANGU
BSc (Hons)
Computer Science
Studying Computer Science gives
you the opportunity to work in
different industries, as technology
is in high demand in all business
sectors. The course itself is very
well structured and gives you the
option to choose which area of
Computer Science you mostly
want to focus on, whilst covering
other core subjects.
During my second year I wanted
to look to take a year out in
industry. Thanks to the Career
Development Services at
Bradford I received very good
support for tailoring my CV and
Covering Letters for placement
applications. When I sent off
my applications, most of them
were successful past the first
stage. Having been offered
three placements for companies
- J.P. Morgan, Microsoft and
GlaxoSmithKline - I chose to take
the placement year with J.P.
Morgan, a multinational banking
business, working as a Business
Systems Analyst.
My placement was in the
Technology Stream of
Investment Banking with J.P.
Morgan in London. As part of
a global team called Cleared
Derivatives Technology, the team
supports production software
for both ‘futures and options’
and ‘over-the-counter’ products;
activity being mostly focused in
the post-trade environment and
clearing space.
This role offered me the
possibility to expand and
improve my knowledge in both
computer science and in the
world of business at an industrial
level. After completing the
placement year, I was offered
a graduate job to return to J.P.
Morgan after graduating, a
great ending to my time at the
University of Bradford.
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The Future is Computer Science
New facilities
coming soon
NEW COMPUTING FACILITIES
The School houses a suite of Computer Science labs,
containing high-spec computers that are at the core of
our students’ teaching and independent study. Over
the duration of your degree, you will benefit from the
advanced technology and systems our labs provide to
be a well-rounded Computer Scientist.
With the rapidly changing nature of Computer
Science and our awareness to keep up to date with
industry needs, we will soon be launching two new
facilities, focusing towards two areas of our research
expertise and areas that will support the future
of Computer Science technology: the Internet of
Things; and Ethical Hacking.
THE INTERNET
OF THINGS
LABORATORY
These two new labs will be resourced with specialist
technology and will support students’ learning in
areas of growing importance to Computer Science.
As we anticipate the opening of these labs, our
lecturers leading the establishment of these new
labs give an insight as to what they will be used for
and how students will engage with them.
ETHICAL
HACKING
LABORATORY
There is an increasing trend in companies
exploring how to adopt Internet of Things (IoT)
into their business operations. Our graduates
need to be trained in IoT to make them more
employable in this fast-growing sector.
The Ethical Hacking Lab is being opened
as a result of the progress we’ve made in
our Cyber Security Research Centre and to
continue strengthening our expertise and
work we carry out in this area.
Our lab will provide the expertise and toolsets
to support teaching and supervision in IoT
specialised modules and projects, as well
as supporting research focused on tackling
issues in healthcare and smart cities.
Students, industry and researchers will
all work within the lab to tackle issues
surrounding ethical hacking. As well as
being a training space to teach students and
industry professional skills and knowledge
in ethical hacking, the lab will also be a
collaborative space to work and consult with
industry, enabling students to work on live
penetration testing projects.
The lab will support our links with industry,
including the likes of Microsoft, Google and Intel.
Already active in developing IoT solutions, the
lab will help harness and develop collaborative
opportunities with such companies.
Developing a lab focused towards IoT is
distinctive, as we continue to respond to
industry with an aim to train market-ready
graduates.
Dr Dhaval Thakker
We look forward to opening the lab later in
the year and we’re incredibly excited about
the potential opportunities the lab will bring.
Dr Andrea Cullen
and Ms Lorna Armitage
LECTURERS IN COMPUTING
LECTURER IN COMPUTING
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Admissions
Entry
Requirements
Applications for our courses must be made through
UCAS. The UCAS code for Bradford is BRADF B56.
UCAS course codes and points requirements for our
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science degrees
are as follows:
FURTHER
INFORMATION
ENQUIRIES
Our courses for 2017 entry
UCAS Code
Programme
3 years
4 years
Award
2017 Entry
UCAS Points
Computer Science
I100
I101
BSc (Hons)
120 / BBB
Computer Science for Business
I161
I162
BSc (Hons)
120 / BBB
Computer Science for Cyber Security
I190
I191
BSc (Hons)
120 / BBB
Computer Science for Games
I600
I601
BSc (Hons)
120 / BBB
Software Engineering
I300
I301
BEng (Hons)
120 / BBB
UK entry qualifications
We also require the equivalent
of GCSE grade C or 4 or higher
in English and Mathematics.
If English is not your first
language, please check our
website for more details of
which qualifications we could
accept at www.bradford.ac.uk/
international/your-application/
english-language-requirements
For entry in September 2017 you
will need 120 UCAS tariff points for
our BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons)
degrees.
A levels:
BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons): BBB
BTEC Extended Diploma:
BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons): DDM
Applicants on Access
Programmes:
BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons):
Meet UCAS tariff points (120).
No specific subjects are required.
DISABILITY SERVICE
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fax: 01274 236200
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Students with disabilities
The new UCAS Tariff will
be used for courses starting
from September 2017.
For full details see:
www.ucas.com/ucas/
undergraduate/gettingstarted/entry-requirements/
tariff/new-tariff
The University of Bradford
actively welcomes applications
from students with disabilities.
Our Disability Service works
with the Library, IT Services
and all academic departments
to meet the support needs of
disabled students.
For full details of all
of our courses visit
our Undergraduate
website:
www.bradford.ac.uk/
undergraduate
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Get into Computer Science
50:50
50:50
By 2020 we aim to
be teaching a genderequal ‘50:50’ balance
of male to female
students studying
Computer Sciences
Women are under-represented at all levels in Computer
Science despite having all the skills and qualities that
are needed to be successful. With a commitment to
growing the number of people pursuing a career in
Computing, we’re particularly dedicated to growing the
number of females studying Computing and
considering it as a career path.
Currently in the School of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science 16% of our students are female.
Our aim is simple, we want to be the first university to
see true gender equality in Computer Science (50:50)
– a challenging but exciting goal for us to achieve.
At the University of Bradford we welcome students
who have studied from all subject areas - you don’t
need to have studied Computing, Computer Science
or IT to study our undergraduate degrees. This is
what we want to strongly emphasise - whilst finding
Computing as your passion and interest from an
early age is great, we want to share the message
that you can begin learning Computer Science from
any age.
Computing is exciting, liberating - it enhances lives
and brings people together - it involves psychology
and creativity – from developing games to building
national security systems! Through Computing
you learn how all these aspects work together to
solve complex puzzles and problems – skills and
knowledge that you can take with you anywhere
within your career.
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any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study. Admittance to the University is subject
to the requirement that the student complies with the University’s admissions procedures and observes the Charter and Statutes and the
Ordinances and Regulations of the University.
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