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The world has seen an increasing demand for Computer Science graduates, so choose a degree designed to prepare you for the real world from day one. With practical teaching from experienced lecturers and individual support from our Employability Service, you will graduate equipped to work in IT roles across a range of disciplines, including technology, business, law enforcement and public services.
We offer you a truly cross-disciplinary learning environment, where you’ll network and share facilities with students of law, business, criminology, policing and psychology, giving you the opportunity to apply your skills to a variety of different industries.
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Subject Specific Requirements: This course requires you to have a Grade C in A-Level or equivalent in either Computing (IT), Science, Mathematics or Technology subject.
*From three A Levels or equivalent
Entry requirementsOn this course, we’ll teach you the fundamentals of computing and how it can be applied to the industry and wider economy, so you’ll graduate ready to contribute. You’ll gain hands-on, practical experience, obtaining the ability to design and develop software solutions for today’s big business problems.
You'll immerse yourself in the local tech community, with regular guest speakers and networking events allowing you to learn from the experts and make connections to support your future career prospects.
You won’t need any specialist equipment at home, as all the software you’ll use is cloud-based. Lab facilities at our London campus will house all the specialist equipment that you’ll need, such as high-spec computers and VR headsets.
You can choose to take an additional Foundation Year before you start your BSc Computer Science. This introductory year focuses on developing the key skills required to study at degree level and covers the same six modules as on our other undergraduate degrees. The modules covered will initially enhance your communications skills, digital and information literacy and ability to think critically. You then have the added flexibility of switching your degree programme if another discipline captures your interest, subject to availability and entry requirements.
Entry requirements for the Foundation Year are different from our three-year degrees. For full details, check our Entry Requirements page.
Semester 1
Communication Skills
You will develop communication skills and understanding of different methods and styles of communication. You will consider appropriate methods of communication in both formal and informal environments. You will develop your understanding of social media and how to use it effectively. By looking back at previous activities and considering the choices you made and how you may do things differently in the future, you will enhance your skills on reflection.
Digital and Research Skills
You will learn how to navigate responsibly around the internet using different search engines and resources, including AI, and will develop your understanding of how to stay safe online and create an appropriate online presence. Learn about interpreting information you find; how relevant and accurate it is and how to present it. Discover a variety of learning resources and understand the importance of academic integrity.
Sustainability and Society
You will explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how sustainability has a wider impact on society. A problem-solving approach to global sustainability will be adopted and you will be encouraged to think about the role you and others play in addressing sustainability issues and an understanding of who is accountable. Also looking at both the broad concepts of sustainability and the aspects which are relevant to your chosen discipline.
Semester 2
Foundation Year Project
Develop your research skills by learning how to choose, plan and carry out an investigation into a chosen topic. Discover the importance of ethics when conducting research and practice presenting research. This module helps prepare you for entry onto Level 4 of the degree programme through the formative e-portfolio containing a log of activities, your 2000 word written project and your video presentation.
Shaping Skills for Success
This module will enable you to develop wider skills that are needed to succeed during your studies and beyond. You will be introduced to different types of skills and how to track and reflect on your skills development. You will develop your skills by participating in sessions focused on specific skills and hearing from a variety of guest speakers. You will take part in a group challenge designed to develop your teamwork and communication skills and reflect on the skills you develop during this module as part of your Foundation Year Project.
Core Concepts of Computer Science
Introducing you to some of the concepts of computing, including how computers work, how you can use computers to perform tasks and move on to review the concept of programming computers and understanding how computers can communicate with each other through networks. Finally, we will cover the topic of keeping yourself safe and practicing good cyber hygiene.
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*Options available are indicative and available subject to numbers and the campus chosen. Students will also complete the Shaping Skills for Success programme.
Optional modules (choose 3)*:
*All options are indicative and subject to availability.
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
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We use a variety of formative and summative assessments designed to meet the overall course and individual module learning outcomes, as well as allow you to demonstrate your knowledge in a variety of innovative formats. Assessment methods will include:
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September 2025 fees
麻豆果冻传媒 - £9,250 per year
International (London) - £17,550 per year
International (non-London) - £16,700 per year
If you need to fund your studies with a student loan you can apply via Student Finance.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.