BSc Computer Information Systems
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science, combining programming, data analysis, and artificial intelligence with practical lab-based project work. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, and Research Methods. The programme is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for Information Technology, and concludes with an independent final-year project.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 -128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A-levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma is accepted Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. 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 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
- Other qualifications: 10%
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
- Networking Theory and Practice
- Web Technologies
- Introduction to Unix/Linux Operating Systems and Shell Programming
- Database Systems
- Imperative Programming Foundations
- Python Programming
- Industrial Projects
- Application Development
- Human-Computer Interaction for User Experience
- AI and Game Design
- Applied Data Science with Python
- System Administration and Maintenance
- Individual Project
- Computer and Network Security
- Advanced Data Management and Analytics
- Research Methods
- Creative Visualisation
- Internet of Things
- Advanced Game Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Information Systems 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 £5,500 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Information Systems at Bangor University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Information Systems at Bangor University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Information Systems at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Information Systems 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 Information Systems at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Information Systems at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.