BSc Computing (3-year degree)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in BSc (Hons) Computing (3-year degree), a computing and IT degree focused on software skills and computational problem solving. The three-year full-time programme features a substantial individual project involving the specification, development and testing of software.
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Entry requirements
Typical offers: The standard entry requirements for computing are A-level: BBC – BCC (or equivalent, Computing and/or Mathematics are desired, but not essential). Applicants must also have GCSE B/5 in Maths and C/4 in English. If English is not your first language you will also need an IELTS Score of 6.5 , with at least 6.0 in each component. Applications to Buckingham are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken in to account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. Equivalent A-level grades are also accepted (for example BBD equivalent to BCC) Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in a slightly lower A-level grade offer. Foundation options are also available. Please contact the Admissions Office (admissions@buckingham.ac.uk or +44 (0)1280 820227) for more information. Applicants must also have GCSE Maths and English B/5, or above (or equivalent). If English is not your first language you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each component). Applicants who do not meet our minimum requirement may be considered for Access to Computing depending on grades.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 22%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 60%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £34,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £500 more than the UK median for Information technology.
What do graduates of BSc Computing (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham 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 Computing (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computing (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.