
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Computer science is vital to the economy, in the UK and worldwide. From online retailing and music, to satellite navigation and computer games – intelligent computer-based solutions transform every part of our lives.
It’s an exciting field offering endless opportunities for skilled graduates to contribute to all aspects of society.
BSc(Hons) Computer Science shows you how to analyse complex problems, design the algorithms to solve them, and write the programs that put these solutions into practice.
There’s a strong AI focus, and you’ll learn from world-leadin...
Computer science is vital to the economy, in the UK and worldwide. From online retailing and music, to satellite navigation and computer games – intelligent computer-based solutions transform every part of our lives. <br/><br/>It’s an exciting field offering endless opportunities for skilled graduates to contribute to all aspects of society.<br/><br/>BSc(Hons) Computer Science shows you how to analyse complex problems, design the algorithms to solve them, and write the programs that put these solutions into practice. <br/>There’s a strong AI focus, and you’ll learn from world-leading experts, studying and applying AI in a range of environments.<br/><br/>Choose from modules that enable you to work with industry mentors, or which explore cutting-edge ideas such as the Internet of Things. Attend talks from professionals and apply your learning through hands-on projects that solve real-world problems. <br/><br/>This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), enabling you to become a Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP), or Chartered Engineer (CEng).<br/><br/>Graduates of this course have gone on to work in companies including HPE, Rolls Royce, BAe and the MoD. You could become a software engineer, web and software developer, business analyst, IT project manager or an IT consultant.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G400
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards the overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
T Level
No specific subjects required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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