BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, a computer science degree centred on theoretical and practical aspects of computing systems and software development. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum is accredited by the BCS and incorporates an optional professional placement year. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through modules such as Computer Programming, Database Design and Implementation, and Operating Systems and Networks. The second year progresses to Object Oriented Design and Development, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Agile Development Team Project. The final year covers advanced concepts in Software Development: Methods and Standards and Big Data and Machine Learning, alongside an independent Development Project. Students can also choose from optional modules including Functional Programming, Advanced Web Development, and Privacy and Data Protection.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 93%: 444 offers from 475 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 85 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 18%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 51%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 13%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- 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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Database Design and Implementation
- Fundamental Concepts of Computer Science
- Computer Programming
- Operating Systems and Networks
- Object Oriented Design and Development
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Web Application Development
- Agile Development Team Project
- Software Development: Methods and Standards
- Big Data and Machine Learning
- Development Project
- Functional Programming
- Advanced Web Development
- Fuzzy Logic and Inference Systems
- Privacy and Data Protection
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £47,000.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at De Montfort University do next?
80% 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 De Montfort University?
74% 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 De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Science at De Montfort University?
93% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 444 offers from 475 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Science at De Montfort University 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.
Does BSc Computer Science at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at De Montfort University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.