
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Science BSc (Hons)
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, youll be perfect for our course.
You also acquire key skills for computer science in the areas of:
- algorithm analysis and basic computability
- software engineering
• Java langu...
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, youll be perfect for our course.<br/><br/>You also acquire key skills for computer science in the areas of:<br/><br/><br/>- algorithm analysis and basic computability<br/><br/><br/>- software engineering<br/><br/><br/>• Java language principles and application programming interfaces<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Todays computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. We are home to many of the worlds top scientists, and our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence. Thats why we are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in computer science (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).<br/><br/>You graduate with the ability to explore further how technology influences peoples lives.<br/><br/><strong>Programming at Essex</strong><br/>Teaching someone to programme is about opening a door. In your first year, you will be introduced to programming using Python. We assess your ability to think in a programmatic way during the first week of term, and if you need additional support we offer classes to boost your programming skills and confidence.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G400
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
Access to HE Diploma
D:6,M:39
We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
30
Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.
A level
B,B,B
Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
T Level
D
We consider T-levels on a case-by-case basis, depending on subject studied. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £25,050 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |