BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science BSc (Hons), a computer science degree focusing on software development and computational systems. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme holds accreditation from the British Computer Society, providing eligibility for chartered IT professional status. The first year covers core subjects through Fundamentals of computer science, Mathematics and concepts for computational thinking, Databases and computer networks, and Principles of programming and data structures. The second year introduces specialized topics via Concepts and technologies of artificial intelligence, Systems development and modern database practices, Web technologies and platforms, Information security, and Desktop applications development and software engineering. The final year addresses advanced architectural topics, research planning, and professional practices through Distributed service architecture, Research methodologies and emerging technologies, and Agile project management. Students conclude their studies by completing an independent Undergraduate project on a topic of their choice.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 56%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 54%
- London: 18%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of computer science
- Mathematics and concepts for computational thinking
- Databases and computer networks
- Principles of programming and data structures
- Concepts and technologies of artificial intelligence
- Systems development and modern database practices
- Web technologies and platforms
- Information security
- Desktop applications development and software engineering
- Distributed service architecture
- Research methodologies and emerging technologies
- Agile project management
- Undergraduate project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £43,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Bedfordshire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at University of Bedfordshire?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at University of Bedfordshire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Bedfordshire?
56% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.