BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Overview

A three-year computing degree covering programming, systems, networks and databases, then cyber security and software design in year two, with a final year that includes cloud computing, artificial intelligence and an individual honours project. A placement year is optional.

Highlights

• Year 1 core: Data Structures and Algorithms
• Year 2 core: Cyber Security

Entry requirements

Academic

UCAS Tariff points: 112-72 (as printed). A Level: 112-72 UCAS Tariff points / BBC-CDE (or equivalent), including one from Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing. BTEC: 112-72 UCAS Tariff points in Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing (Diploma with one A Level, Extended Certificate with two A Levels). International Baccalaureate Diploma: minimum 28-24 points overall, with one of Computer Science, Chemistry, Design Technology or Physics at Higher Level.

English language

International and EU students require IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band (as printed on the course page)

Careers

Graduates typically work in software development, web and interface design, security and mobile computing, with MSc or PhD study mentioned as an option.

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.