BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Overview

A degree in computing with a first year in mathematics, programming, systems and cybersecurity, a second year in software engineering and team project work, and a final-year individual project with option groups including language processing and cloud computing.

Highlights

• Year 2 core: Software Engineering
• Year 2 core: Human-Computer Interaction
• Final year core: Individual Project (45 credits)
• Final year optional: Natural Language Processing

Entry requirements

Academic

A levels: BBB in any subject, or BBC including one STEM subject. IB: 31 points with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level, or 29 with 5, 5, 4 including one STEM subject. GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics at grade C/4. International students can enter Year 2 after an approved Year 1 programme with ONCAMPUS Aston or NCUK.

English language

The course page gives no test scores and refers to Aston's separate English language requirements page, which sets scores by school and programme group without naming this course.

Applicants from Pakistan

The Pakistan page states that applicants with HSSC/HSC, Intermediate Certificate or FA/FSc must first complete an International Foundation Programme or International Year One to progress to a Bachelor's degree. Source

Careers

Listed roles include graduate programmer, software developer, systems analyst and consultant.

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

• Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship (Undergraduate), 2027 entryGBP 10,000 tuition fee reduction (fee waiver only, no cash value)