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Undergraduate Programmes 2020 | 5 Why Study Computer Science? At Keele you’ll gain understanding of the theory and practice of applied computer science, and we’ll equip you with practical and transferable skills for your future career. Computer Science is concerned with the application of computing to a wide range of problems. Computer systems are now vital to business, government, science and society, and there is an increasing demand for graduates with the professional understanding and practical skills to harness modern hardware and deliver advanced, robust and reliable software. Many of the recent advances in these sectors can be attributed to developments in computing, and this trend is likely to increase in speed and impact. Our teaching is informed by our own cutting-edge research, and what’s happening in industry. You will learn about a wide variety of areas, including artificial intelligence, computer game development, mobile app development, human-computer interaction and cyber security. Studying Computer Science at Keele will give you access to: • High quality teaching and support shown by high scores in the National Student Survey. • A first-rate environment for studying, with dedicated computing labs, a VR lab, a high-performance computing cluster, private cloud, and cutting edge equipment in our Maker Space including 3D Printers and a VICON Motion Tracking System. • An excellent central location for industrial placements and collaborations, with over 40 companies situated on the Keele University Science Park alone. keele.ac.uk/scm keele.ac.uk/scm