Computer Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Summary\
Computer science is at the heart of how we create, connect and innovate. From everyday apps and software to complex, intelligent systems we interact with in different domains of expertise, it shapes the way we live and work.\
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On this course, you will build the core skills and knowledge that underpin modern computing, which combines instructions for doing, or learning to do, what we want. You will acquire the ability to engage with problems and develop different ways of framing their solutions using mathematical and algorithmic approaches. You...
Summary\
Computer science is at the heart of how we create, connect and innovate. From everyday apps and software to complex, intelligent systems we interact with in different domains of expertise, it shapes the way we live and work.\
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On this course, you will build the core skills and knowledge that underpin modern computing, which combines instructions for doing, or learning to do, what we want. You will acquire the ability to engage with problems and develop different ways of framing their solutions using mathematical and algorithmic approaches. You will learn how to design, develop and test software, working with programming languages, development environments and modelling tools to translate theory into practice.
You will move beyond managing data to orchestrating intelligence, learning to engineer secure complex digital systems where software architecture and machine learning converge to solve the world’s most critical challenges.
We prepare students with powers of abstraction, the ability to design and not just implement, and to have a mindset suited for problem-solving, preparing you to work across a wide range of roles in the computing industry. You will be guided to acquire the skills to tackle today’s problems, but also to learn the foundations to adapt to and build intelligent solutions for the problems of the future.\
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Key features of the course\
Build strong foundations. Master the rigorous process that makes software operate with industrial-grade speed and reliability. You will explore how to capture requirements, structure applications and manage data, developing a strong understanding of how reliable and efficient systems are created. From algorithms to computational complexity, you will learn to design for function, test for reliability and build the intelligent engines driving the next era of autonomous software.
Develop essential skills in programming, software development and system design, preparing you for a career in computing.\
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Learn the full development process. From capturing requirements to testing and deployment, understand how robust software systems are created.
Learn to design and build systems where explicit rules have not been articulated to be programmed into instructions but must be learned from data. You will be taught the underlying mathematical concepts and the high-performance software tools that makes this possible.
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Use modern tools and techniques. Work throughout the development lifecycle to improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability. This includes adopting contemporary programming languages, frameworks, development environments and modelling tools.\
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Learn from experts. Your teaching is delivered by academics with a strong reputation for innovation and technical excellence.\
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Study in a leading environment. Access outstanding facilities designed to support modern computer science learning.\
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Prepare for your future. Graduates are highly sought after for their ability to develop creative, practical solutions using advanced technical skills.\
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Student support**\
Your Personal Academic Tutor will support you throughout your degree, offering guidance on your studies, career planning and personal development.\
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You will also have access to our Careers Hub, including an annual careers fair and opportunities to connect with employers. If you want to develop your own ideas, Future Worlds, our startup incubator, will support you to take them further.\
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Further information**\
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, supporting your future professional development.\
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Computer Science at Southampton has a strong reputation for innovation, and our graduates are in high demand across a wide range of industries.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A23-C29
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A). We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAA including mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ.
T Level
A Distinction, including a Core A grade in Digital Production, Design and Development T-level plus grade A in A-level Mathematics
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
D*D in the BTEC Level 3 Diploma plus grade A in A-level mathematics. or DD in the BTEC Level 3 Diploma plus grade A* in A-level mathematics. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma without A-level maths. Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year.
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades A*A in two A-levels including mathematics (minimum grade A) or D* in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA in A-levels including mathematics. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma without A-level Maths. Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D in the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus grade A in A-level mathematics. or DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus grade A* in A-level mathematics. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. We do not accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma without A-level maths. Applicants with a BTEC National Extended Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year.
Extended Project
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: AAA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and grade A in the EPQ
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass, with 38 points overall, with 19 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) offer Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) or A*A from two A-levels including mathematics (minimum grade A) and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 including mathematics and applied mathematics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades A*A in A-levels including mathematics (minimum grade A) or D* in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA in A-levels including mathematics . We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. We do not accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma without A-level Maths. Applicants with a BTEC National Extended Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) or A*A from two A-levels including mathematics (minimum grade A), and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D2, D3, D3 in three Principal subjects including mathematics. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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