Computer Science Bsc

You’ll gain far more than just a Computer Science degree with us. We equip students with the skills and practical experience to become highly employable.

From the industry-standard facilities you’ll use, to opportunities to gain Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cisco certifications, we know what makes the difference. And as most of our Computer Science students opt for a paid placement year, you’ll have the chance to work in industry before you graduate. These exciting placements can be with companies locally, nationally, or as far afield as the US and Singapore. It’s just one element of the amazing industry links you’ll encounter. We also have guest lecturers and academics who are AWS-certified educators. GradEX, our Final Year Graduate Show, is also where students ‘sell’ their projects to a panel of industry judges. The course will give you a solid foundation in all major aspects of computing. It includes digital technologies, network concepts, cyber security, programming, software development, and cloud computing. From web design and user experience to mastering programming languages, such as JavaScript and Python, you’ll see how everything knits together. You can then tailor the degree to your interests in your second and final years. We offer several specialist pathways or a broader route that allows you to choose modules from different areas. You’ll do everything from a real-world perspective, with opportunities to complete live briefs and set up your own simulated companies. It means you’ll become agile and flexible – qualities valued by graduate recruiters. Our facilities also include the latest equipment you’ll find in the industry. Use our learner labs to experiment and create networks. Or explore the cloud environment with your own AWS account. And in our Collision Space, we have a video wall and group project desks to give you the feel of a real workplace. This hands-on experience is one of the reasons why we’re ranked in the Top 25 for student satisfaction in Computer Science (2023 Guardian League Tables). What’s more, we’re also accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. This shows we meet rigorous national standards for quality.

 Upon successful completion of the study, depending on your choice of specialism pathway, we will issue you with one of the following awards:

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cloud Technologies)
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Internet and Web Management)
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Network Computing)
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Development)

• GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
• Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
• Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
• OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
• T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

• A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Computer Science graduates are highly sought after by employers due to their high demand for skills. They often receive placements and join firms full-time after completing their degree. The UK needs thousands more software developers, making it a specialist field with significant opportunities. Cloud technologies are also a major growth area. Many graduates work as junior engineers for tech companies, but there are many roles that fit with a Computer Science background, including computer systems analyst, database administrator, hardware engineer, network architect, web developer, UX designer, or programmer. BCS-accredited, graduates can also apply to become members of the BCS upon graduation.