BSc Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad)
About this course
BSc in Computer Science, covering the design and development of computing systems. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) on behalf of the Engineering Council, the programme includes an integrated year studying abroad and concludes with a Major Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC IB: 30-26
What students say
Based on about 83 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 11%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 18%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Introduction to Computer Infrastructure
- Introduction to Programming
- Problems and Solutions
- Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language
- Study Skills for Computer Science
- Web Development and Information Security
- Agile Software Engineering
- Algorithm Design and Data Structures
- Modelling Persistent Data
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics and Embedded Systems
- Scientific Python
- Integrated year studying abroad
- Integrated year studying abroad
- Major Project
- Professional Issues in the Computing Industry
- Advanced Algorithms
- Computational Bioinformatics
- Computer Graphics and Games
- Mobile Development with iOS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £59,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.