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BSc (Hons) Computer Science

De Montfort University, Leicester

Overview

A three-year undergraduate degree covering programming, databases, operating systems and networks, with an optional placement year that extends the course to four years.

Highlights

  • Database Design and Implementation (year 1)
  • Fundamental Concepts of Computer Science (year 1)
  • Computer Programming (year 1)
  • Operating Systems and Networks (year 1)

Entry requirements

Academic
UCAS typical offer 112 points; A Level BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM; T Levels Merit; Access to HE Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; IB 26; five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths. Other equivalent and international qualifications are recognised.
English language
IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when starting the course.
Applicants from Pakistan
The DMU Pakistan entry for undergraduate study states: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with 70% or above, plus either one year (new scheme) or two years (old scheme) of a BCom, BSc or BA with 60%. Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible with course details, grades and syllabus supplied. Source

Careers

Roles listed on the course page include software developer, software engineer, systems engineer, database manager and web developer.

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.

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