BSc (Hons) Computer Science

University of West London

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Mode of Study

Full time / Part time / Flexible mode

 

Medium of Instruction

English

 

Duration
Full-time mode
  • Full-time: 3 years
  • Part-time: 4 years
  • Top-up: 1-2 years

 

Programme Leader

Prof. Ada Zheng

 

Registration Number

253363

 

Enquiries

 

Programme Commencement Date

September / January

 

Application Period

Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester Sep, Jan

HKIT Online Application System
Apply Now

 

 

This computer science degree is designed to meet the high demand for IT graduates with up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Influenced by the latest research and industry requirements, the course will focus on practical skills. We will give you the tools and knowledge to design and develop software for a variety of applications, from mobile systems to large-scale solutions for enterprises.

You will also learn about the science behind computing and software development and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI).

 

 

 

About the University of West London

  • Number 1 London university (non-specialist) - National Student Survey 2023**.

  • University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.

  • Best modern* London university (non-specialist) in the Complete University Guide 2024.

  • In the top 30% of universities nationwide in The Guardian University Guide 2024.

  • Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

  • 80% of our research is rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.

 

For more information about the University of West London, please visit www.uwl.ac.uk.

 

* Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992

** The National Student Survey 2023 and 2022 results are based on the average of all scores in the survey. Number 1 in the UK (excluding specialist institutions) for academic support in 2022.

 

 

All course/prospectus information is available online from

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/computer-science?start=1650&option=33

 

 

Qualifications Framework

The programme is under accreditation by HKCAAVQ.

QF Level: not available now

QR Registration No. :not available now

Registration Validity Period: not available now

 

 

 

Programme Structure

Year 1

Modules

Core or Elective

Credits

Computer Architecture

Core

20

Mathematics for Computing

Core

20

Programming

Core

20

Data Communications

Core

20

Algorithms and Data Types

Core

20

Information Systems and Databases

Core

20

Year 2

Modules

Core or Elective

Credits

Programming Language Paradigms

Core

20

Theory of Computation

Core

20

Artificial Intelligence

Core

20

Mobile Web App Development

Core

20

Advanced Algorithms

Core

20

Computing Group Project

Core

20

Year 3

Modules

Core or Elective

Credits

Project (over 2 semesters)

Core

40

Applied Software Engineering

Core

20

Distributed Systems

Core

20

Databases and Analytics

Core

20

Machine Learning

Core

20

Total:17 modules (360 credits)

 

 

 

Duration

Year 1 Entry

Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 4 years

 

Year 3 Entry

Top-up: 1-2 years

 

Graduation Requirements

Students are required to normally enrol and follow the modules in the programme until the completion of the award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 1

Tuition fee: $62,270

Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $27,150

Year 2

Tuition fee: $71,800

Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $36,680

Year 3

Tuition fee: $71,800

Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $36,680

 

 

Top Up Student

Duration of study: 1 - 1.5 years

Tuition fee: $71,800

Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $36,680

 

 

Bridging Course Tuition Fee

Applicant holding a relevant Associate Degree or Higher Diploma qualification: $0.

Applicant holding a relevant Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification: $15,000.

Applicant holding a non-relevant Associate Degree or Higher Diploma qualification: $39,000.

 

 

 

 

#The tuition fee will be subject to adjustment by annual review.

*For NMTSS subsidy, please refer to "Financial Assistance and Scholarship" section.

 

 

Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS)

Students who are eligible for the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS) will be provided with an annual subsidy up to HK35,120 in the 2025/26 academic year. Eligible students enrolling in the relevant programmes only need to pay the tuition fee net of subsidy. For details, please visit www.cspe.edu.hk/nmtss.

Eligibility for NMTSS:

From the 2025/26 academic year onwards, the annual subsidy for studies is applicable to all Hong Kong students who are enrolled in full-time locally accredited local and non-local self-financing undergraduate (including top-up degree) programmes offered by eligible institutions.

The following students are not eligible for the subsidy :

  1. Non-local students.
  2. Students who already possessed a degree at the Bachelor’s level or above.
  3. Students who are enrolling in any subsidised undergraduate or sub-degree programmes (such as University Grants Committee-funded programmes, subvented programmes of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and subsidised places of the designated programmes under SSSDP).

 

Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)

FASP provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.

For details of the schemes, please visit SFO website at: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/fasp/overview.htm

 

The Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)

The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree

For details of the schemes, please visit SFO website at: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/nlsps/overview.htm

 

Self-financing post-secondary scholarship scheme (SPSS)

To promote the development of the self-financing post-secondary sector, the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) is set up under the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund to offer scholarships and awards to students pursuing full-time locally-accredited self-financing sub-degree or bachelor's degree (including top-up degree) programmes at non-profit-making education institutions.

For details of the schemes, please visit SPSS website at: https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/Overview-Measures-Fund-SPSS.html

 

Tax Deduction for Self-Education Expenses

Students of this programme are eligible to apply for tax deductions in relation to the course fees. For details or enquiries please contact 187 8088 or visit the Government website at www.info.gov.hk/ird.

 

 

 

 

Year 1 Standard Entry

  • Have obtained a minimum of 15 points in five Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) subjects (Level 1 = 1 point and Level 5** = 7 points) with a minimum of Level 3 in English Language and Mathematics, and no subjects at Level 1; OR
  • Have obtained an academic qualification that is deemed as equivalent to or above the requirements stated above.

 

English Proficiency Requirements:

  • Have obtained Level 3 or above in HKDSE English Language; OR
  • Have obtained IELTS (Academic) at 6.0 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four individual components.

 

 

Year 3 Standard Entry

  • Have obtained a recognised Associate Degree (AD) / Higher Diploma (HD) pitched at HKQF Level 4 from local educational institution; OR
  • Have obtained an equivalent qualification.

 

English Proficiency Requirements:

  • Have completed the sub-degree programme or an equivalent qualification with English as the medium of instruction; OR
  • Have obtained IELTS (Academic) at 6.0 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four individual components.

 

 

Application Period

Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester September, January

 

Application Procedure

Complete the Online Application form

Applicants will be required to submit/upload the following documents:

  • Photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card
  • Photocopy of all supporting documents for your application

Remarks:

  • Successful applicants should present originals of the above documents for verification during the admission interview/registration.

 

 

Programme head

Dr Ada Zheng
Associate Professor

Ph.D, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

 

Experience:
  • 15+ years teaching experience in tertiary education
  • 5+ years research experience in networking and communication

 

Programme team

Our teaching team consists of full time lecturers and guest lecturers.

The full time lecturers possesses Master degree or above in the relevant discipline. Our teachers are enthusiastic and highly qualified with many years of experience in teaching. We hope to help students build up a solid knowledge foundation.

In addition, we are fortunate to invite industry experts to join our teaching team. They have extensive industry experience and are still actively working in the industry. They are able to bring their cutting-edge industry knowledge to our students and prepare them for future employment.

List of active part-time teachers
(the list will be updated according to the changes in course subject settings)

Mr. Eric Moy
Guest Lecturer

CISSP, CISA, CEH, CEI, CBCP, CBCP Instructor, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, PRINCE2 Foundation, ITIL V3 Foundation

 

Experience:

Cyber Range Certified Instructor, Certified Business Continuity Professional Instructor, Certified EC-council Instructor, CISSP Instructor

Mr. Paul Chow
Guest Lecturer

CISSP, CEH, OSWP

 

Experience:
  • 30+ years on IT and Security Industry.
  • founding members of Security Association: HKCTF Association
  • key instructors of Cyber Range courses (organisation: Cyber Range Training Center Limited)
Mr. Yuman Chau
Guest Lecturer

CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CHFI, C|CISO CCSK, ISO27001 Senior Lead Auditor, AWS Certified Solution Architect – Professional, PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-BCP, ITIL, Prince2 Practitioner

Msc in Information Cybersecurity and Computer Crime,
MA in Language Studies and MSoSc in Media Management

 

Experience:
  • 17+ years of experience in the IT field
  • The EC-Council item writing committee
  • Writing computer forensic reports for HK Listed companies
  • Independent cybersecurity advisory for HKSAR Government mobile app
  • A dedicated consultant for major banks, especially for e-banking-related projects.
Mr. Russel Lo
Guest Lecturer

CCNA, CCNP, CISA, MCSE

Ph.D, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

 

Experience:
  • 20+ years of teaching experience in tertiary education including LU, Chu Hai College and SPEED
  • 20+ years of working experience in IT field
  • Currently Senior IT Manager

 

 

Student Job Opportunities

Job Title 
Project Coordinator - Antwave-Tech
Technician Trainee (Electrical / Mechanical / Vehicle / Air-conditioning / Electronics / Building Services / Information Technology discipline)
IT job posts offered by Million Tech Development Limited
IT job offer by i-CONTROL Ltd
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IT job offer by Ernst & Young Advisory Services (HK) Limited
IT job posts offered by EY Mtel Solutions Limited
Programmer / software engineer - MapKing International Limited
IT Support Technician - Techland Computer Systems Ltd.
Junior Developer - The Blend Agency Limited
Data Centre – IT Services Associate
Frontend Developer
Programmer
Special internship for Year 1 & 2 students

 

 

Activities

Activities Title 
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