Computer and Management Sciences
A foundation in Computer Science with a year at Warwick Business School
The Computer and Management Sciences degree is taught jointly by the Department of Computer Science and Warwick Business School. In your first two years you will follow either the BSc Computer Science or BSc Computing Systems course and, subject to satisfactory progress, transfer to Warwick Business School for your final year. Combining these two disciplines in this way, you will encounter all the core material of the Computer Science degree course and gain a thorough knowledge of computing. Optional modules in these two years allow you to experience a different or related discipline including learning a language.
Your final year allows you to specialise in one or two areas or to cover a broad cross-section of Management Science. Modules include finance and accounting, corporate strategy, operational research, personnel management, information systems, marketing and the management of operations and small businesses.
Subject to satisfactory performance, transfer between this course and the Computer Science or Computing Systems courses is possible at the end of the second year. Consequently, if you are unsure which route to take you can apply for this degree or one of those mentioned above and make the decision when you have more experience of the course.
Modules
Modules currently available in the Department of Computer Science include Programming for Computer Scientists, Design of Information Structures, Design of Information Structures, Mathematics for Computer and Business Studies, Software Engineering Principles, Algorithm Design, Mobile Robotics, Neural Computing and Algorithmic Game Theory.
Options vary between courses and are subject to change.
For more details about the modules on offer at this time, take a look at the University's Module Catalogue.
More information
Assessment
Your performance on most modules will be assessed by a combination of coursework and written examination components. The coursework may be individual or group work involving programming, research, writing, and presentation. The final year project work is fully assessed by a presentation and project reports.
Student Profile: Isaac Lewis, 4th year MEng, Computer Science
'Computer Science at Warwick offers a good mix between theoretical and practical skills. For example, I once had to complete a “Group Software Development” module, sponsored by Deutsche Bank. My team had a conference call with Deutsche Bank representatives to work out the requirements for the project (a transaction processing system), before building the software. That’s the kind of practical experience which really helps when you’re looking for your first job or internship.
Warwick is a forward-thinking place that’s not afraid to do things differently. I’d recommend the opportunity to exchange to Hong Kong. I did this and spent a year out there – I had so much fun and had the chance to travel all over Asia'.
UCAS Code: GN42 BSc/CMS
TYPICAL OFFERS
The typical offers listed below are for 2012 entry. Offer levels are not set until just before the application cycle, so those applying for 2013 entry should go to www.warwick.ac.uk/go/ugoffers to check the latest offer levels.
A level: AAA. (except Discrete Mathematics:
A*AA, and Computer and Business Studies: AAB, with comparable offers in the cases of the other qualifications).
A levels in Applied Subjects and Mixed Portfolios: Candidates considered on an individual basis. Grades required will be similar to those for candidates taking academic A and AS qualifications.
International Baccalaureate: 38 points, including 6 in Higher Level Maths. (for Discrete Mathematics: 6 in two Higher level subjects including Mathematics, for Computer and Business Studies: 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics).
Scottish Qualifications: Advanced Higher AA including Mathematics + Higher AAA in three other subjects
Cambridge Pre-U: D3 D3 M1.
Welsh Baccalaureate: See here
Overseas Qualifications: See here
Access Courses: Access to HE Diploma (QAA-recognised) including appropriate subjects with distinction grades in level 3 units, and grade A in A level Mathematics or equivalent.
Warwick HEFP: Applicants taking the Science and Engineering programme will be considered and may be interviewed.
General Studies/Critical Thinking: Offers normally exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking at A or AS level.
ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS
A in Mathematics A level required.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Gap Year: Applications for deferred entry welcomed.
Open Days: Applicants in receipt of an offer are invited to a CS@Warwick Open Day. These are held between early November and early March.
Admissions: +44 (0)24 7652 3723
Email: ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk
