Program Overview

Overview

Our Computer Science BSc will give you the computing skills and knowledge to help shape the future of businesses and organisations. Our course covers all aspects of modern computer science and specialised computer science topics, laying the foundations for your success in a rapidly changing environment.

Course Structure

The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course:

• Year 1
  • Computer Systems Fundamentals
  • Mathematics for Computing
  • Software Development
  • Trends in Computer Science
  • Web Design and Development
• Year 2
  • Business Information Systems
  • Client-Server Architectures
  • Computer Engineering
  • Database Systems
  • Data Science
  • Games and Computer Graphics Development
  • Mobile and Web Computing
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Software Development Group Project (work-based module)
  • Usability and Interaction
• Placement Year
  • Professional experience (work placement) year
  • International experience (study abroad) year
• Year 3
  • Applied Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Information Systems
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science Final Project
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Science
  • Digital Strategy
  • Games and Computer Graphics Development
  • Mobile and Web Computing
  • Usability and Interaction

Professional Accreditation

Our course is fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), which means it complies with rigorous academic and professional standards as set out by the BCS. It also allows graduates to gain registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and partial registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Entry Requirements

UK

• A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM
• BTEC Diploma – DD
• Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level
• GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

International

• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
• We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements

If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)

International

• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)

Location

Our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring. Located in central London, our Cavendish Campus is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.

Teaching and Assessment

How You'll Be Taught

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.

How You'll Be Assessed

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments, including:

• Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
• Written exams: end of semester exams
• Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more