Program Overview

Computer Science - BSc (Hons)

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science course will develop your skills in producing computer systems solutions. You will gain a sound mathematical and scientific understanding alongside developing the professional attitude needed in industry.

Why Choose Us?

• Job Ready - Our BSc Computer Science course is hands-on from day one with students working on projects, creating software and systems that are aligned to industrial challenges that our graduates are solving every day.
• State-of-the-art facilities - You will be based at our Millennium Point building, at City Centre campus that has recently had £6.5 million invested in IT facilities.
• Industry connections - We are also a Cisco ASC and one of only ten Cisco Instructor Training Centre’s in the UK.

Entry Requirements

Essential requirements

• Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points.

GCSE and other level 2 requirements

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.

A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements

• A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent)
• Must include one from Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing at A Level or level 3 equivalent
• AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels
• A maximum of four subjects will be considered

Fees & How to Apply

UK students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.
• Award: BSc (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2025
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £9,535 in 2025/26

International students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.
• Award: BSc (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2025
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £17,690 in 2025/26

Course in Depth

Year one

• Computer Programming
• Computer Systems
• Website Design and Development
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Network Fundamentals
• Innovation Project

Year two

• Object Oriented Programming
• Operating Systems and DevOps
• Database and Web Application Development
• Computer Mathematics and Declarative Programming
• Cyber Security
• Software Design

Professional Placement Year (Optional)

• Professional Placement Year

Final Year

• Individual Honours Project
• User Experience Design
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Cloud Computing
• Mobile and Wearable Application Development

Employability

Our graduates typically design and implement software across such rewarding areas as web development, interface design, security issues and mobile computing.

Facilities & Staff

We are constantly investing in our estate and are currently in the process of spending £260 million on new learning facilities. This course will be taught at Millennium Point at the City Centre Campus.

Our staff

• Dr Iain Rice
• Dr Ogerta Elezaj
• Dr Abdel Rahman H. Tawil
• Dr Sara Hassan

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the following organisations:

• BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
• Engineering Council Accredited Degree

Athena Swan Bronze Award

We have successfully secured the Athena SWAN Departmental Bronze Award recognising a commitment to gender equality.