BSc Applied Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Applied Computer Science is a computer science degree focusing on technical software development, computing systems, and applied problem-solving. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a substantial individual final project in their final year. The first year introduces fundamental principles through modules such as Introduction to Programming, Software Principles, Computer Systems, Operating Systems, and Core Mathematics for Computing. The second year advances technical competencies via Database Design and Implementation, Web Programming, Digital Security, Network Routing, Software Engineering, Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures, and Computing Research Methodologies. The final year centers on advanced concepts and applications through modules including Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures, Final Project, Professional Issues: Computing and Society, and Human Computer Interaction.
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Entry requirements
Main 80 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent level 3 qualification, eg Extended Diploma (MMP) or Access to Computing course (30 level 3 credits at Merit grade are required). All applicants must have GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
What students say
Based on about 77 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 225 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 75%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 275 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 12%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Programming
- Software Principles
- Computer Systems
- Operating Systems
- Core Mathematics for Computing
- Database Design and Implementation
- Web Programming
- Digital Security
- Network Routing
- Software Engineering
- Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures
- Computing Research Methodologies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures
- Final Project
- Professional Issues: Computing and Society
- Human Computer Interaction
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Computer Science at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Computer Science at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Applied Computer Science at Anglia Ruskin University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Computer Science at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Computer Science at Anglia Ruskin University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.