IT

Why IT

Leicester University’s Computer Science faculty earned a 92.5% satisfaction rating for staff accessibility in NSS 2024, while BCS accreditation across all IT programs ensures graduates gain recognized qualifications and market-ready skills. From their second year, students work on real client projects that bridge theory and practice—an approach reflected in 97% securing employment or continuing to postgraduate study within six months of graduation.

The CS program at this university

The undergraduate CS degree allows students to explore a wide spectrum of programming languages—Android, C++, Haskell, Java, JavaScript, Python, PHP, Prolog, and R—which equips them to adapt across different development environments. The course balances theoretical foundations like mathematical computation models and formal language theory with hands-on work in computer architecture, operating systems, and databases, while a final project provides space to demonstrate both technical skill and creative vision.

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

The CS with AI degree merges core computing principles with cutting-edge AI technologies. During the course, learners gain proficiency in analyzing user requirements, designing systems, and building scalable AI solutions, as they also gaining proficiency in user interface development and cloud computing. This interdisciplinary approach prepares them to address the complex challenges of modern AI use cases and pursue opportunities across multiple sectors.

Creative Computing

Creative Computing BSc bridges creativity and programming in response to industry demand for innovative digital technologists. Students start with programming basics and digital design, engaged in digital art labs to develop games and applications. Their second year shifts toward web and mobile technologies, big data analysis, and collaborative projects, while the final year emphasizes entrepreneurship—creating market-ready products and building business skills alongside exploring computational creativity and ethics.

Software Engineering

Software Engineering BSc students develop proficiency across multiple programming languages—Android, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, PHP, Prolog, and R—with special focus on professional development practices. The program emphasizes rigorous engineering methods and quality assurance throughout the software lifecycle, incorporating architecture planning, project management, and UML structuring that equips them to design complex systems. Complementary modules in user interfaces, web technologies, and security equip graduates to navigate the diverse demands of contemporary software development.