Second Year Computer Science with Business Studies BSc 2026/27
The normal load is 120 CATS credits. Candidates for honours are required to take six core modules. The remaining balance of 30 CATS credits can be selected from the optional modules lists but must include at least one IB-coded module if a mark of 50% or greater has not been achieved in at least one IB-coded module in the First Year. More information about the availability and pre-requisites for WBS modules can be found on the dedicated CSBS webpage.
In order to qualify for the third year students must be candidates for honours and have at least a second class performance in an IB-coded module. Candidates who fail to meet this requirement may be permitted to proceed to the third year of the Computer Science degree.
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 | 1 | 15 |
Optional Modules - List B
| Code | Name | Term | CATS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB2D3 | 1 | 15 | |
| IB2D5 | 2 | 15 | |
| IB2D6 | 1 | 15 | |
| IB2D7 | 1 | 15 | |
| IB2D9 | 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.
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.