Computer Science - MComp (Hons)

We consider a range of factors when assessing your application for this course, including your previous academic performance (such as GCSEs), your personal statement, your predicted grades and the combination of subjects you study at A level (or equivalent).

GCSE requirements

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

GCSE grades are an important part of selection for this course and we typically expect students to have a good number of GCSEs at grade 7-9 or A-A*. Your GCSE grades in Mathematics and Physics are particularly important and we typically expect grade 8-9 in at least one of these subjects.

Your GCSE grades will be carefully considered as part of our contextual admissions process and depending on your circumstances, we may be able to consider you with GCSE grades of mostly 6 or B.

A level Typical offer

A*A*A

A*A*A in three A levels including A in Mathematics.

A level Contextual offer

A*AA or A*A*B

A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A in Mathematics.

A level Alternative offer

A*AA or A*A*B

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

7, 7, 6 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

D*D*D plus A at A level

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

D*D*D in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.

T level Typical offer

Distinction* and A* plus A at A Level

D* overall with grade A* in the core component in a T Level plus grade A in A Level Mathematics.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AA in Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

42 credits at Distinction

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 42 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units achieved at Distinction.