Computer Science with Distributed Systems and Networks BSc: University of Southampton

Course overview

In-depth, advanced topics include distributed computing, computer networks, distributed computer systems, cryptography and data compression.

Multimedia systems integrate all different types of data - text, graphics, image, video and sound - in a unified computing environment. In the 1990's there was a phenomenal growth in the 'multimedia industry' and much more is predicted. This combined with the growth of the Internet means that the subject must now be significant part of any computer science curriculum. Southampton has the IAM and LSL groups that undertake state-of-the-art research in the Multimedia area. Fittingly, the coursework will involve a research-led approach to learning about the Multimedia topics.

Career opportunities

Major employers worldwide are keen to employ our graduates  in system development, information technology and communications, and in the finance, service, communications and entertainment industries.

Course content

• Practical programming
• Applications and systems
• Software engineering
• Distributed computing
• Computational systems
• Theory of computing
• Computers and networks
• Artificial intelligence
• Hypertext and web technologies
• Scripting languages

Entry requirements

• A levels: ABB, including B in mathematics
• IB: 33 points, including 6 in mathematics and English at higher level
• Intake: 80
• Average applicants per place: 10

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
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  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/