{"id":183,"date":"2025-09-12T19:39:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T18:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/?page_id=183"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:00:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:00:15","slug":"computer-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/home\/january-courses-welcome\/computer-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"has-link-color alignwide wp-elements-60357b299c3efa9442271c6e358149d3 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-focus-color\">Computer Science<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-4-font-size\">We are delighted to welcome you to a journey where curiosity meets innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of our BSc Computer Science course is a commitment to nurturing passionately curious minds\u2014empowering you to lead the future of Computer Science and IT and make meaningful contributions to solving real-world problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer Science is one of the most influential and topical disciplines globally, shaping everything from scientific research and healthcare to finance, education, agriculture, transportation and even everyday household devices. Our programme offers a dynamic blend of theory and hands-on experience across key areas such as programming, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, cyber security, robotics, mobile and desktop application development, professional practices, creative computing and game design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With access to cutting-edge technologies, modern infrastructure, and a team of experienced academic staff, you\u2019ll be supported every step of the way. Our vision is to instill a spirit of curiosity, collaboration and adaptability\u2014equipping you with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the ever-evolving tech landscape of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome aboard\u2014your future in Computer Science starts here.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTimetable\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>First block teaching starts week beginning 19 January 2026<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday: 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday: 9am to 12pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPre-induction activities\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>These optional resources will familiarise students to fundamental concepts in Computer Science:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en_uk\/solutions\/small-business\/resource-center\/networking\/networking-basics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CISCO Networking Basics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/replit.com\/learn\/100-days-of-python\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Replit 100 Days of Code (Python)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3schools.com\/html\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HTML Turotial and Examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/guides\/zbgg4qt\/revision\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BBC Bitesize<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tInduction day\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Tuesday 13 January, 2pm to 5pm (Room DW112)<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Programme and modules details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching methodology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Support services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employability and Career choices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tYour teaching team\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Dr. Adnan N. Qureshi<\/p>\n\n<p>Dr. Adnan N. Qureshi received his Ph.D. from the Institute for Research in Applicable Computing (IRAC), University of Bedfordshire, UK. His research areas include bio-medical image and signal processing, computer vision, machine learning, optimization and autonomous systems. He is Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer of Computer Science.<\/p>\n\n<p>Dr. Vincent Hall<\/p>\n\n<p>Dr. Vincent Hall is currently working as Lecturer in Computer Science. He is an expert in Data Science and Machine Learning with a first UG masters degree in Physics and Astronomy (Leeds). His MSc was in the Physical Sciences \u2013 Life Sciences boundary (Warwick). His PhD entailed creating a Machine Learning method to help Chemists by estimating the structures of proteins with UV light scans. The latest version of this technology, now updated and added to by others, is licenced by Warwick Innovation to Pharma companies, and free for academic use.<\/p>\n\n<p>Alethe Bailey<\/p>\n\n<p>Alethe Bailey has a passion for computer science education and a strong commitment to life-long learning. She is convinced that teachers trained to the highest standards would provide children with the best schooling possible. She worked extensively on a range of computing projects and collaboratively with schools and other establishments to enhance teaching and learning.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tModule delivery\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>There will be 3 modules per semester with 9 hours of teaching per week on campus.<\/p>\n\n<p>Your journey into the world of Computer Science begins with a strong foundation. In your first year, you\u2019ll explore the core principles that underpin this dynamic field. You\u2019ll learn to analyse small-scale problems and design effective solutions using contemporary tools and technologies.<\/p>\n\n<p>Through hands-on practical and engaging modules: Developing as a Computer Scientist, Programming Fundamentals, Fundamentals of Web Design, Object Oriented Programming &amp; Data Structures, Database Design &amp; Development and Fundamentals of Systems &amp; Networking, you\u2019ll develop essential technical skills with conceptual underpinnings<\/p>\n\n<p> At the same time, you\u2019ll be introduced to the ethos of the industry, including a critical awareness of professional and ethical considerations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/paying-your-student-fees-2\/\"><span>Paying your student fees<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/your-online-enrolment\/\"><span>Online enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Access services and support throughout your degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Birmingham Newman, you\u2019re never alone. We\u2019re here to support you at every stage, whether it\u2019s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the ways we can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Academic support<\/a> &#8211; Help with assignments and study skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Wellbeing services<\/a> &#8211; Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/careers-and-employability-service\/\">Career services<\/a> &#8211; CV advice, placements, and future career planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student finance advice<\/a> &#8211; Guidance on tuition fees, funding, and budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Disability support<\/a> &#8211; Tailored support and adjustments for your needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\">International support<\/a> &#8211; Help with visas and cultural adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\"><span>Student Success<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start or what support you need, just ask \u2013 we\u2019re happy to help<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-focus-color has-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c7b72bf80528031cf672c0781243f96e\" id=\"key-information\">Key information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teaching-starts\">Teaching starts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>19 January 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"subject-leader\">Subject Leader<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Adnan N. 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With the app, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to your files, emails, and course resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find support services and keep up to date with campus events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/our-newman\/\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newmanacuk.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ExternalWebsiteDocuments\/ERrmffUdeahIrKOaAMuH0MQBSSCBUgPtvwNXEzyo7wbqYg?e=rkxGMi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Student-Handbook.webp\" alt=\"Student Handbook\" class=\"wp-image-360\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newmanacuk.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ExternalWebsiteDocuments\/ERrmffUdeahIrKOaAMuH0MQBSSCBUgPtvwNXEzyo7wbqYg?e=rkxGMi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download (PDF &#8211; 3.68MB)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/birmingham-newman-university-named-the-times-university-of-the-year-for-social-inclusion\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/University-of-the-Year-for-Social-Inclusion-Good-University-Guide-2026-1.webp\" alt=\"University of the Year for - Social Inclusion - Good University Guide 2026\" class=\"wp-image-6218\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:189px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/What-Uni-Student-Choice-Awards-2025-University-of-the-Year-West-Midlands-2.webp\" alt=\"What Uni - Student Choice Awards 2025 - University of the Year - West Midlands\" class=\"wp-image-6216\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:267px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/birmingham-newman-university-ranks-among-top-ten-uk-universities-in-nss-2025\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Top-10-Student-Satisfaction-NSS-1.webp\" alt=\"Top 10 Student Satisfaction - NSS\" class=\"wp-image-6217\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:203px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Number-1-for-student-satisfaction-Complete-University-Guide-1.webp\" alt=\"Number 1 for student satisfaction - Complete University Guide\" class=\"wp-image-6215\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:215px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are delighted to welcome you to a journey where curiosity meets innovation. 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