BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, a computer science degree centred on foundational computing theory, software development and computational methods. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This three-year undergraduate course includes opportunities to specialise in specific areas during the later stages of the programme. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through modules such as Artificial intelligence 1, Computer systems architectures, Discrete mathematics and databases, and Programming 1. The second year progresses to more advanced study covering Advanced programming, Algorithms and complexity, Cybersecurity, and Software engineering. The final year focuses on an independent Individual project.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A including A in Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall and 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Computer Science (H100) at the University of Bath for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*A*A at A level.
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 70%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 30%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Artificial intelligence 1
- Computer systems architectures
- Discrete mathematics and databases
- Mathematics for computation
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Advanced programming
- Algorithms and complexity
- Cybersecurity
- Human-computer interaction 1
- Human-computer interaction 2
- Machine learning
- Software engineering
- Visual computing
- Individual project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £41,000 after 15 months, £39,000 after 3 years, £55,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,500 and £76,500. The £55,000 median after five years is £19,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Bath do next?
95% 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 University of Bath?
82% 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 University of Bath?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at University of Bath accredited?
Yes. 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Bath?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.