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Computer Science (with placement year) BSc Hons
Our BCS-accredited Computer Science degree equips you with practical and theoretical computer science skills that are highly sought-after across a range of industries.
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Points of entry for Computer Science (with placement year) BSc Hons
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Entry requirements for Computer Science and Computer Science at Loughborough University
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Required subjects for Computer Science (with placement year) BSc Hons at Loughborough University
AAA including Maths.
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Computer Science at Loughborough University
member10119881
16th October 24
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, BSc Hons FullTime
Lots of support for jobs, lessons aren’t too hard or too easy (challenging enough). read more
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member12111126
12th June 24
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Good experience overall.,,,... read more
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member11110994
11th June 24
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Teaching is good and some modules are enjoyable. read more
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member9110953
11th June 24
Computer Science and Mathematics, BSc Hons FullTime
Course is varied for the first two years so everything is covered at a basic level, but not much is expanded on. Being able to choose modules in the third year helps with this. Lecturers vary in quality. read more
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member6110942
11th June 24
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Msci Hons FullTime
During my time at the university, I found it to be excellent value for money. The teaching quality was outstanding, with knowledgeable and engaging professors who were always willing to help. My personal tutor provided invaluable support and guidance throughout my studies. The course content was comprehensive and relevant, offering a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This balanced approach not only deepened my understanding of the subject but also prepared me well for the job market. read more
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member10110892
11th June 24
Computer Science and Mathematics, BSc Hons FullTime
Some lectures will explain everything in an easy to understand way but many will keep talking for ages and I don’t have the attention span to deal with that read more
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member12110864
11th June 24
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Computer scientists are all nerds with no social skills and apparently that also applies to the lecturers read more
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member11110852
11th June 24
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Very hit or miss with lecturers, unfortunately a large number appear to care very little for the modules they teach - a select few break this trend however read more
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member13110831
11th June 24
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Most of the modules are fine, however some lecturers seem slightly uninterested and 2 of my first year modules were mostly taught through PowerPoints and videos posted online with little to no actual lectures. Most of the lecturers were amazing though with some incredibly passionate about their subjects and teaching them read more
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Viyara
7th June 24
Computing and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
This course offers wide variety of learning aspects and I've learnt both computer science and management modules which is exciting because I'm getting the knowledge of both subjects. read more
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member4108741
16th May 24
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Msci Hons FullTime
This course is mid tier at this university, but there are other ones that are great read more
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member9107976
3rd May 24
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
It's a good course with great future prospects but the teaching can be improved read more
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member9104788
20th March 24
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Teaching quality/material can be improved but overall good experience. read more
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member7104195
14th March 24
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
good good good good good good good read more
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member7100174
12th February 24
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, BSc Hons FullTime
The computer science course has been great fun, with the right balance of interesting, challenging and fundamental modules that have made me feel ready to go out into the workplace and succeed using the skills I have developed throughout the duration of the course. read more
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member795784
29th November 23
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, BSc Hons FullTime
This course is very good with job prospects as computer science degrees are always in demand read more
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member995640
28th November 23
Computer Science and Mathematics (with placement year), Msci Hons FullTime
Good course, teachers are mostly great, content can be challenging read more
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member595618
28th November 23
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Amazing support and teaching, while some lecturers occasionally don’t explain things fully, the support found on the learn website has mean that I have not struggled on the course read more
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member495605
28th November 23
Computing and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
They really help out with finding a placement and the skills I’ve learnt in this course are so focused on tech and business that it’s been so helpful in landing me a versatile job from tech sales to banking roles to software engineering roles. Couldn’t recommend the course more. read more
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member595323
22nd November 23
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Love my course and the lecturers read more
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member584993
26th April 23
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Overall it’s a nice course, but there are some aspects needs to improve. Course timetable is not ideal, for example, students could not fully learn programming in just two weeks and complete a wonderful coursework in one week. And some class is not that helpful to the future data science job, like research method. In some course, the teaching are too much focus on theories, and not helpful when doing the coursework. read more
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member1382236
25th March 23
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
I'm really enjoying the course so far, the lecturers clearly enjoy their respective subject areas and that allows students to be more engaged during the course of a semester. The amount of resources provided is more than adequate, although, I have personally had little to no contact with my personal tutor throughout my time at the university. The course content is really solid, laying out all of the basics and then some, making it very easy to follow - even the more difficult content. I can't comment on job prospects but I'm sure they will be setting us up for success. read more
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member981865
21st March 23
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
good degree, quite challenging but can be done read more
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member1381824
21st March 23
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
It's good but very challenging. read more
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member1381360
15th March 23
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Msci Hons FullTime
Fun course with a lot of content that is challenging and informative read more
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member681205
14th March 23
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Msci Hons FullTime
My experience so far has been good read more
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member473877
1st December 22
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Msci Hons FullTime
It’s an amazing course that is practical related read more
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member464715
7th December 21
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Hard course Loads of teaching Love it read more
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member864702
7th December 21
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Some of the teachers are very good whereas others are difficult to understand and the exercises to do have strange spacing differences where if you do the wrong amount it says you programmed the whole thing wrong read more
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member664393
30th November 21
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
with a CS degree, you are much more likely to get a CS-related job than your non-CS friends for their respective majors. And because the software industry pays developers very well, you'll at least live a very comfortable lifestyle even if you never strike it "rich" per se. So it's definitely not necessarily a "waste of time"; like any major, it is ultimately what you make of it, but CS in particular is remarkably free of the troubles so common in other majors (e.g. getting a job with a degree in Philosophy). The potential value of a CS degree is massive; you just have to realize that potential. read more
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member863263
28th October 21
Computer Science and Mathematics, Msci Hons FullTime
Very titillating course. Tons of lectures both in person and online and lots of hours of work to be done at home. However the course strikes a healthy balance of work and allowing time for going out and socialising. read more
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member861104
21st July 21
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Fantastic overall - uni degrees costing 9k a year and more for international is daylight robbery. No course should cost that much - not just computer science. Teaching is great but 1-2 lecturers were vague or just reading the slides read more
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member558053
17th May 21
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
The course is updated every year to reflect industry standards and practices, with a good mix of practical and theoretical work. read more
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member1258011
17th May 21
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Amazing course with most lecturers being great to learn form. read more
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member1357996
17th May 21
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, BSc Hons FullTime
Most of the lecturers are good but some are really bad at teaching. They are good in their respective fields and they have the knowledge but they cannot convey it easily. The courses themselves are usually good read more
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member1346649
10th March 20
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
It’s average when you look at the education read more
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member1146094
25th February 20
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, BSc Hons FullTime
All the modules are very informative and the staff is incredibly helpful. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to do A.I.. read more
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FrustratedCayleyGoer
14th May 19
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Some lecturers are better than others. But the great ones are the ones you should be talking to. read more
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member1125570
3rd January 17
Computer Science and Mathematics, Msci Hons FullTime
I really enjoy the majority of content on this course. Fantastic for career opportunities, but I do feel a little underprepared for my final year project as it is the only work of its kind in the whole degree. Also no presentation work which can leave you struggling if you aren't confident when it comes to career read more
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member725461
22nd December 16
Computing and Management, Msci Hons FullTime
Depends on background.If you have done Computing and Business you will be fine A wee bit of Maths but it is easy read more
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member1325459
22nd December 16
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
dunno, still in first year, so lets hope its worth it eh? read more
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member825402
20th December 16
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Some of the lecturers are slightly hard to understand and keep concentrated on read more
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member825100
17th December 16
Computer Science and Mathematics, Msci Hons FullTime
A nice balance between the two subjects, and a good amount of contact hours. read more
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member1217327
23rd October 15
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Great computer labs and enthusiastic lecturers read more
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DerpyDerp
20th October 15
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Foreign lecturers that are quiet and hard to understand. read more
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