BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Our BSc Computer Science course is the most flexible of our courses in computing, allowing you to choose from a wide choice of optional modules and to specialise in areas as diverse as assistive technologies, computer games, artificial intelligence, evolutionary computation, Big Data and robotics. If you have a good ability to think in a computational way, you'll be perfect for our course.You also acquire key skills for computer science in the areas of:Algorithm analysis and basic computabilitySoftware engineeringJava language principles and application programming interfacesOur School is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today’s computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. We are home to many of the world’s top scientists, and our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence. That's why we are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in computer science (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).Maximum duration: 3 years, Study mode: Full-time

GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 is required. A-levels: BBB–BBC or 120–112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two full A-levels, including a grade B in Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics. Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, PE, and Sociology (case-by-case) are all acceptable as second science A-levels. BTEC: DDM–DMM or 120–112 UCAS tariff points from at least the equivalent of two full A-levels. Combined UCAS tariff qualifications: 120–112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two full A-levels or equivalent, including a grade B in Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics. BTEC DDD may be considered depending on subject and units studied. IB: 30–29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555–554, including Higher Level Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics at grade 5. Acceptable second science subjects at Higher Level include Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, and Sport, Exercise and Health Science. The GCSE Maths requirement can also be met with SL Maths grade 4, HL Maths grade 3, or IB Middle Years Maths grade 4.