In 1969 Loughborough was among the first universities in Great Britain to introduce a single honours degree in Computing. Founded in 1974, the Department of Computer Science was also one of the earliest university computing departments to be established in the UK. Our degree programmes are regularly reviewed to maintain teaching quality and relevance geared to meeting the challenges of a rapidly evolving subject - a factor reflected by our excellent graduate employment record. Teaching programmes are fully modularised at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and a semester-based teaching structure is operated by the Department and throughout the University as a whole.
A particular feature of our undergraduate teaching is the professional placement or 'sandwich' year - referred to by at least one company as a 'one-year interview'. It is a popular option among students since it provides industrial experience and the additional award of Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS).
The Department of Computer Science is one of the largest departments in the School of Science. There are over 25 academic staff and a further five part-time lecturers as well as contract research staff, administrative and technical support staff. The student population comprises approximately 500 undergraduates, 50 postgraduate taught MSc students and a further 50 research students. Visiting lecturers and researchers from abroad are routinely welcomed and contribute to the intellectual and social life of the Department. Staff and students together represent a lively community, and a stimulating learning and working environment. Student-Staff Committees for both taught and research students meet regularly to provide a forum for the discussion of both academic and non-academic matters.
