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.
In order to progress to the third year of the Computer Science MEng course students are required to obtain an upper second class honours classification in the second year. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will transfer to the third year of the BSc.
Optional module availability is subject to change.
Core Modules
| Code | Name | Term | CATS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS241 | Operating Systems and Computer Networks * | TBC | 15 |
| CS258 | Database Systems * | TBC | 15 |
| CS260 | Algorithms * | TBC | 15 |
| CS261 | Software Engineering | TBC | 15 |
| CS275 | Probability and Statistics | TBC | 15 |
| CS267 | Linear Algebra and Calculus | TBC | 15 |
Optional Modules - List A
| Code | Name | Term | CATS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS249 | Digital Communications and Signal Processing | TBC | 15 |
| CS254 | Algorithmic Graph Theory | TBC | 15 |
| CS255 | Artificial Intelligence | TBC | 15 |
| CS257 | Advanced Computer Architecture | TBC | 15 |
| CS263 | Cyber Security | TBC | 15 |
| CS266 | Data Analytics | TBC | 15 |
| CS276 | Principles of Video Game Development | TBC | 15 |
Optional Modules - List B
| Code | Name | Term | CATS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB2D3 | Accounting in Practice | TBC | 15 |
| IB2D5 | Entrepreneurship in Practice | TBC | 15 |
| IB2D6 | Marketing in Practice | TBC | 15 |
| IB2D7 | Management in Practice | TBC | 15 |
| IB2D9 | Finance in Practice | TBC | 15 |
| A Foreign Language | Various | up to 15** |
*These modules will normally be examined in the first week of Term 3.
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.
** 15 CAT language modules count as usual options. 30 CAT language modules will require students to use part of their unusual options allowance.
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.