BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, covering programming, computer architecture, embedded systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, statistics, and design and creative practice. The programme is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for Information Technology. Students undertake a supervised individual project and may complete a summer industry placement.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in Maths (if the Level 3 qualification does not include Maths or Science study) Offers are tariff based, 120 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A-levels: Including minimum grade C a Science/Maths/ Computing/IT subject.* General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM-DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM-DDD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma in a relevant subject (Science / Maths/ Computing/ IT)* Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access to HE in a relevant subject (Science/Maths/ Computing/IT)* T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *Other subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 35%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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.
Modules
- Professional Perspectives
- Mathematics for Computing
- Web Technologies
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Database Systems
- Object Oriented Programming
- Imperative Programming Foundations
- Industrial Projects
- Business and Enterprise Programming
- Human-Computer Interaction for User Experience
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Prototyping and Fabrication
- Data Systems, Management and Ethics
- AI and Game Design
- Individual Project
- Research Methods
- Software Engineering
- Summer Placement
- Creative Visualisation
- Internet of Things
- Advanced Data Management and Analytics
- Computer Vision
- Using Data Structures in Applications
- Embedded Systems
- Computer and Network Security
- Principles Of Machine Learning
- Advanced Game Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £51,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Bangor University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at Bangor University?
92% 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 at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at Bangor 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.
Does BSc Computer Science at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at Bangor University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.