BSc Computer Science
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science is a computer science degree focusing on computational theory, software construction, and underlying hardware principles. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a substantial final-year project and is currently under review for re-accreditation by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through modules such as Procedural Programming, Computer Systems and Networks, Logic and Discrete Structures, and Object Oriented Programming. The second year progresses to advanced engineering and architecture via Software Engineering, Algorithms and Data Structures, Operating Systems, and Database Systems. The final two years culminate in a major project alongside options spanning domains like Big Data Processing, Embedded Systems, Neural Networks and Deep Learning, Computer Graphics, and Security Engineering.
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Entry requirements
Computer Science - BSc (Hons): A-Level: Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include one of A-Level Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include either Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level. BTEC: See our detailed subject and grade requirements. Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Computing. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade B/5 is required in addition to the Access qualification. GCSE: Both GCSE English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5 (or an acceptable equivalent will be required. EPQ: Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: ABB including one of Maths, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB including one of Maths, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page . Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Computer Science (G400) at Queen Mary University of London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 85%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 84%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Procedural Programming
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Logic and Discrete Structures
- Professional and Research Practice
- Object Oriented Programming
- Fundamentals of Web Technology
- ECS4XYU Foundations of Security and Artificial Intelligence
- Automata and Formal Languages
- Software Engineering
- Probability and Matrices
- Database Systems (pre requisite for ECS671U)
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Software Engineering Project
- Operating Systems
- Graphical User Interfaces
- Internet Protocols and Applications
- Project
- Data Mining
- Computer Graphics
- Web Programming
- Big Data Processing
- Embedded Systems
- Computability, Complexity and Algorithms
- Multi-platform Games Development
- Further Object Oriented Programming
- Computational Imaging
- Project (continued)
- Product Development
- Digital Media and Social Networks
- Bayesian Decision and Risk Analysis
- Compilers (pre requisite ECS421U)
- Security Engineering
- Distributed Systems
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- User Experience Design
- Advanced Group Project
- Machine Learning
- Introduction to Computer Vision
- Design for Human Interaction
- Functional Programming
- Natural Language Processing
- Logic in Computer Science
- Advanced Group Project (continued)
- Security Authentication
- Interactive Systems Design
- Information Retrieval
- Data Analytics
- Machine Learning for Visual Data Analysis
- Data Semantics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £52,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £75,000. The £52,000 median after five years is £16,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London 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 Queen Mary University of London?
83% 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 Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.