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BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree course is designed to give students the skills to build a successful career in the international computer industry. You'll learn under experts with significant research and industry experience, delivering engaging lectures with real-world relevance.

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BSc (Hons)

Start date(s)

15 September 2025

UCAS Code

G400

Course specifications

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Course length

Full-time (3 years)

Campus location

University: City Campus

School

Computing and Mathematical Sciences

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Why choose this course?

Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree course is designed to give students the skills to build a successful career in the international computer industry.

The course encompasses the core principles of computer science, integrating these with computer languages, tools, techniques and methodologies used by computer professionals worldwide.

With unrivalled flexibility, the course allows students to forge their own path, specialising in their areas of interest. Choose from areas including web, databases, and networking to begin building the skills for your dream career. We also ensure that the course syllabus is regularly updated to reflect current and future developments within the computer science industry.

We also offer a computer science degree with a foundation year for students looking to get a better understanding of the field before progressing to the full degree programme.

What's unique about this course?

• Broad coverage of core computer science principles
• Hands-on projects using industry-standard tools and techniques
• Opportunities for specialization in areas like AI, cybersecurity, or data science
• Strong focus on problem-solving and analytical skills

What happens on the course?

Our computer science degree is designed to inspire learning, giving students access to modern facilities, engaging lecturers, professional opportunities, and more. You’ll also be able to:

• Develop and enhance your knowledge as a programmer, from fundamental skills to advanced techniques
• Pursue topics of particular interest to you, with selective modules in areas including digital media, networks, and the internet
• Improve employability through studies focused on developing your academic and employability skills
• Explore placement opportunities on completion of the second year of the course

Course Modules

Year 1

• Computational Mathematics
• Fundamentals of Computing
• Interactive 3D Applications and Academic Skills
• Internet Software Architecture and Databases
• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• Introductory Programming And Problem Solving

Year 2

• Algorithms and Concurrency
• Collaborative Development
• Full stack Development
• Object-Oriented Design and Programming
• Cloud Systems (optional)
• Computer Networking (optional)
• Concepts and Technologies of AI (optional)
• Data Mining (optional)
• Games and Interactive Applications Development (optional)

Year 3

• Big Data
• Project and Professionalism
• Advanced Full Stack Development (optional)
• Advanced Games and Interactive Applications Development (optional)
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (optional)
• Intelligent Systems (optional)
• Mobile Application Design and Development (optional)
• Software Engineering (optional)

Potential Career Paths

• Software Developer
• Programmer
• Software Tester
• Software Engineer

Additional Information

Why Wolverhampton?

• Delivered by experts in their field, our lecturers have significant research and industrial experience
• Many staff members within the department are also Fellows and Members of the Industry’s professional body the British Computer Society
• Students are able to benefit from this experience and knowledge throughout the duration of their computer science degree course

What skills will you gain?

• Knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, principles, theories and practices relating to Computer Science
• Ability to apply the appropriate tools and methodologies to the design, implementation and evaluation of software systems on a variety of platforms and environments
• Transferable professional skills such as problem-solving, communication, project management, working individually and in teams as well as self-management and the ability to gather, synthesise, evaluate and reflect on information from relevant sources

Course Fees and Finance

Location	Mode	Fee	Year
Home	Full-time	£9250 per year
Home	Full-time	£9535 per year
Home	Part-time	£4625 per year#
Home	Part-time	£4768 per year#
International	Full-time	£14950 per year
International	Full-time	£15995 per year

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS points
• A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
• Successful completion of the Science and Engineering with International Foundation Year

Funding

• Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status)
• Self-funding
• Employer, embassy or organisation sponsorship
• Financial Hardship: Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund
• Bursaries and Scholarships packages

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How We Compare

• 93% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 93% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 80% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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