BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students may complete an optional placement year of at least 30 weeks, with the programme spanning four years.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 71 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 34%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 71%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 20%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 34%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology
- Introduction to Computers
- Mathematics for Engineering and Technology
- Introduction to Programming
- Interdisciplinary Team Project
- Computer Fundamentals
- Mathematics for Computing
- Programming
- Data Management
- Introduction to Reliable Computing
- Computing and Society
- Communications and Networking
- Software Engineering
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Technological Innovations in Computing
- Software Business
- Computability and Complexity
- Systems Development
- Individual Project
- Digital Futures
- Deep Learning and Applications
- Digital Innovation and Transformation
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling
- Internet and Wide Area Networks -
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £53,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Bournemouth University do next?
83% 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 Bournemouth University?
73% 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 Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at Bournemouth University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.