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BSc Computer Science

University of Bradford

Institution
University of Bradford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Computer Science
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
UCOS3UFJ-D002
Median salary
£32,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 82%
  • Learning opportunities: 75%
  • Assessment and feedback: 76%
  • Academic support: 79%
  • Organisation and management: 86%
  • Learning resources: 76%
  • Student voice: 67%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started

  • Continued on course: 65%
  • Left higher education: 20%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 55%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Information Technology Professionals: 50%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Customer service occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 95%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 75%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 88%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 1%
  • London: 3%
  • South West: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 40 students who started

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Bradford earn?

The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £43,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.

What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Bradford do next?

60% 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 Bradford?

82% 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 Bradford?

The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.

Is BSc Computer Science at University of Bradford 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 Bradford?

65% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.