Computer Science (Digital & Technology Solutions) (BSc)

This four-year degree apprenticeship with PwC will give you a head start in your chosen profession. You will experience university life alongside work experience and skills training.

This degree programme will provide you with the core technical and problem-solving skills required to succeed in industry. You will develop core skills in information systems, data, cyber security, business organisation, systems development, computer and network infrastructure, IT project management and technical knowledge informed by the School’s research.

You’ll be taught by experts in world-class facilities and undertake project work in every year, to build the range of skills you’ll need throughout your professional career.

During this programme, you will undertake two summer placements (after the end of Year 1 and Year 2) and a full-year placement in Year 3. All of these placements will be hosted by PwC.

Course highlights

• Work experience with a leading organisation: You’ll work on cutting-edge digital and technology client work during work placements with PwC.

• Earn while you learn: Your university tuition fees are funded by PwC and as a PwC employee, you'll receive a salary each month.

• A job offer from PwC: At the end of the degree programme, providing you meet their performance criteria, PwC will offer you a graduate job.

Specialist facilities

You’ll have access to specialist facilities including a new testbed for cloud computing and dedicated labs with high-spec, dual-display Linux workstations, iPad, Mac and Android development areas. For final-year project work you’ll also be able to make the most of our research facilities, such as a 53-megapixel powerwall display and dedicated 3D virtual reality suite.

Find out more about our facilities.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).

Accreditation is the assurance that a university course meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students. An accredited computer science course must meet the quality standards set by the BCS.

Completing this degree course fulfils the academic requirements associated with becoming a member of the BCS. By completing our MEng, BSc degree course you will have exemption from the Engineering Council professional examinations, the first step towards becoming a chartered engineer.

Find out more about the course on the University of Leeds website.