Second Year Computer Science BSc/MEng 2026/27
The normal load is 120 CATS credits. Candidates for honours are required to take six core modules and 30 CATS credits selected from the lists of optional modules below. Students may take up to 30 CATS of unusual options.
Please see the Student Handbook for details of the rules for progression from second year to third year.
Core Modules
| Code | Name | Term | CATS Credits | Required to Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS241 | Operating Systems and Computer Networks | 2 | 15 | Yes |
| CS258 | Database Systems * | 1 | 15 | Yes |
| CS260 | Algorithms * | 1 | 15 | Yes |
| CS261 | Software Engineering | 2 | 15 | Yes |
| CS275 | Probability and Statistics * | 1 | 15 | Yes |
| CS267 | Linear Algebra and Calculus | 2 | 15 | Yes |
Optional Modules - List A
| Code | Name | Term | CATS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS249 | Digital Communications and Signal Processing | 2 | 15 |
| CS254 | Algorithmic Graph Theory | 2 | 15 |
| CS255 | Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 15 |
| CS257 | Advanced Computer Architecture | 2 | 15 |
| CS263 | Cyber Security | 1 | 15 |
| CS266 | Data Analytics | 2 | 15 |
| CS276 | Principles of Video Game Development | 1 | 15 |
Optional Modules - List B
Enrolment must additionally be requested via MyWBS for IB coded modules.
| Code | Name | Term | CATS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB2D3 | Accounting in Practice | 1 | 15 |
| IB2D5 | Entrepreneurship in Practice | 2 | 15 |
| IB2D6 | Marketing in Practice | 1 | 15 |
| IB2D7 | Management in Practice | 1 | 15 |
| IB2D9 | Finance in Practice | 2 | 15 |
| A Foreign Language | Various | up to 15** |
* These modules will normally be examined in the first week of Term 3.
** 15 CAT language modules count as usual options. 30 CAT language modules will require students to use part of their unusual options allowance.
In the summer term of the second year Computer Science students are required to select the project which they will pursue in the third year of their studies.
Modules from Other Departments (Unusual Options)
More information on modules taught by other departments can be found in the Module Catalogue. Please note the list of restricted modules (which is not exhaustive).
It is a requirement that you submit an Unusual Options Form in parallel with any local module enrolment processes.
Enrolment on WBS (IB-coded modules) must be requested via Online Student Records (e:Vision) and MyWBS.