BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, a computer science degree focusing on software engineering, technical systems, and computational methods. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum includes options for an industrial placement year or a foundation year. The first year covers foundational principles through Programming Fundamentals, Computer Systems and Architecture, Information Security and Governance, Applied Computational Methods, Fundamentals of Machine Learning, and Database Systems. The second year progresses to Group Project, Systems Engineering and Project Management, Cloud and Distributed Architecture and Security, Data Structures and Algorithms, Machine Learning, and Secure Software Development. The final year concludes with a major Project, Cryptography and Defensive Systems, Deep Learning Implementation, Emergent Technologies, and Data Analysis and Visualisation.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent, including a good pass in IT, Computing, Maths or Physics. Applicants who do not meet the criteria above will be assessed on an individual basis by interview.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 60%
- Learning opportunities: 55%
- Assessment and feedback: 36%
- Academic support: 70%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 53%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 40%
- Gained a higher qualification: 20%
- Left higher education: 40%
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: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
- Other qualifications: 15%
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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Programming Fundamentals
- Computer Systems and Architecture
- Information Security and Governance
- Applied Computational Methods
- Fundamentals of Machine Learning
- Database Systems
- Group Project
- Systems Engineering and Project Management
- Cloud and Distributed Architecture and Security
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Machine Learning
- Secure Software Development
- Project
- Cryptography and Defensive Systems
- Deep Learning Implementation
- Emergent Technologies
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £32,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Wrexham University 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 Computer Science at Wrexham University?
60% 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 Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at Wrexham 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Computer Science at Wrexham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at Wrexham University?
40% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.