BSc Computer Science
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, and must include Mathematics at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include programming, computer architecture, data analysis, statistics, mathematical modelling, and artificial intelligence & machine learning. The programme holds professional accreditation from BCS, Microsoft IT Academy, and CompTIA Academy. A final-year individual project requires students to demonstrate mastery of technical skills.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills
- Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Computer Science in Practice
- Information Systems Modelling and Design
- Software Development
- Maths for Computing
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Web Technologies
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 1 (IT Project Pitching)
- Database Systems
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Web and Mobile App Development
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 2 (Computing in Practice)
- Advanced Programming
- Data Communications and Networks
- Computer and Network Security
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 3 (Project)
- Mobile and Distributed Systems
- Advanced Topics in Computer Science