BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
Overview
Three year computing degree taught at the Cambridge campus, covering programming, computer systems, software principles and operating systems in the first year, with an optional placement year normally taken as the third year.
Highlights
- Introduction to Programming
- Computer Systems
- Software Principles
- Optional placement year
Entry requirements
- Academic
- Course page did not show course-specific grades. ARU Pakistan guidance for year 1 bachelor's entry: minimum 70% in grade 12, or 50% in a 2-year bachelor's degree; a recognised foundation programme, IB Diploma or International A Levels are also listed.
- English language
- ARU undergraduate standard: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each skill; TOEFL iBT 80 (17 Writing and Listening, 18 Reading, 20 Speaking); PTE Academic 60 with 59 in each skill; Duolingo 110 with 100 in each skill (accepted where in-person tests are unavailable).
- Applicants from Pakistan
- ARU South Asia page (Pakistan section): minimum 70% in grade 12 or 50% in a 2-year bachelor's degree for year 1 entry. ARU strongly recommends that applicants from Pakistan apply through an approved agent. Source
Careers
Optional placement year adds a year of work experience; placement year fee GBP 1,700 (2026/27 figure).
Working after you graduate
Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.
Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.
Scholarships for this course
- International Undergraduate ScholarshipLower award up to GBP 5,000 (GBP 2,000 in year 1, then GBP 1,000 a year); Higher award up to GBP 7,000 (GBP 4,000 in year 1, then GBP 1,000 a year)