Program Overview

Computing BSc (Hons)

Overview

Expand your horizons to the whole digital world from gaming, ecommerce and graphics to programming, networks and big data on a computing degree accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

Course Features

• International students can apply
• Professional accreditation
• Sandwich year option available
• Studying abroad option available
• Work placement opportunity

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Accessible Web Design and Development
• Computer Systems Architecture and Networks
• Foundations of Computer Science
• Professional Practice 1
• Programming 1
• Programming 2

Year 2

• Compulsory modules:
  • Database Systems
  • E-Commerce for business
  • Professional Practice II
  • Security Fundamentals
• Two of:
  • Data Analytics
  • Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
  • Fundamentals of Web Coding
  • Games Engines
  • Object-Orientated Programming
  • Project Management

Year 3

• Compulsory modules:
  • Research and Development Project
• Four of:
  • Advanced Databases
  • Biometrics Security and Identity
  • Digital Design and Production
  • Distributed Systems
  • Information Security
  • IT Management

How You'll Study

Teaching methods are designed in consultation with leading employers in the region. Many classes are based in computer workshops, focusing on student activity as a means of learning.

How You'll Be Assessed

You will be assessed through a combination of practical exercises, reports, essays and examinations.

Who Will Be Teaching You

You will be taught by staff who are passionate about student learning and development. The programme team are specialists in computing and active researchers in areas including mobile computing, distributed systems, web information architecture, visualisation and applications of problem-based learning in computing and information systems.

Entry Criteria

• Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Example offers:
  • A Level: BCC-BBC
  • UCAS Tariff points: 104-112 points
  • BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM)
  • T Level: Overall grade of Merit
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit.

How to Apply

• Apply full-time through UCAS
• Apply part-time directly to Edge Hill University

Facilities

The Department of Computer Science is based in the state-of-the-art £13million Tech Hub. This purpose-built development offers highly contemporary suites of outstanding facilities for Computer Science and Engineering students.

Finance

• 2025/26 Tuition fees:
  • UK Full-Time: £9,535 a year
  • UK Part-Time: £79 per credit for 360 credits
  • International: £17,000 a year

Your Future Career

You can springboard from a computing degree into software development or networking engineering and apply for graduate entry schemes with big names like BAE Systems, AO, Barclays, JD Sports and the Walton Centre.