BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Your gateway to the world’s most in-demand tech skills
Meet the needs of the ever-growing tech market and become the kind of Computer Scientist employers are looking for. Study a curriculum that is always evolving, changing and adapting to keep up with advances in the industry, and build the advanced skills and practical, real-world experience employers demand.
With pathways in Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering and Cyber Security, along with our broad-based degree, this is your chance to build the skill set of the future. Study with us and develop the expertise to work seamlessly across cyber security, programming, data structures, the ethics of AI, and more.
Discover real-world learning with industry-standard tools in high-performance computer labs, equipped with Intel Core i7 and i9 machines, NVIDIA GPUs and 16GB-32GB RAM. All of these tools are optimised for deep learning, VR rendering, large-scale data analysis and complex simulations. We also have tech and software to support your learning in AI, Data Science and Engineering, Software Development, Innovation Infrastructure and more.
You will be taught by an award-winning academic team recognised for teaching excellence and innovation. Our expert academics use cutting-edge technology and collaborative approaches to drive the future of education. When you’re not in the classroom, you’ll get the chance to take part in a range of fun extracurriculars like specialist bootcamps, tech meet ups, national conferences and networking events, just some of the ways we help you start applying your skills to the working world.
You’ll get invaluable insight and support from our lecturers and staff as they get to know you and your peers on a personal level, helping you all achieve your goals and ambitions, all while setting you up for engaging and lucrative careers that can take you anywhere in the world. You have the option of undertaking a work placementyear in industry, and after graduating,our students have gone on to work with the likes of F5, Framatome, JP Morgan and the NHS, taking on roles such as Computer Programmer, IT Consultants, Web Developers and App Designers.
Our students have even gone on to start their own businesses, with Reward Gateway and Silicone Rhino to name a few. You don’t have to follow exactly in their footsteps though, as an LSBU Computer Science degree could be a stepping stone to almost any industry in the world.
Our Central London location puts the whole world on your doorstep, giving you access to placements, networking events and future career opportunities. As part of their degree course, past students have also helped design a chatbot for Southwark Council’s website and built an automated billing platform for RICS, while also benefiting from networking events and conferences all in the heart of London’s tech hub.

112 UCAS points.Visit UCAS for guidance on the tariff.

GCSE Maths grade 4 (C) or equivalent.

If you do not meet the entry criteria above we also review any previous skills, knowledge or experience you have gained outside of your education and are happy to talk through any extenuating circumstances you feel relevant. You may also be interested in our Computer Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) programme.

Advanced entry

If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry.