MEng Computer Science with Study Abroad
About this course
MEng in Computer Science with Study Abroad, a computer science degree focusing on advanced computational theory and technical specialisms. Students spend a designated period studying abroad as part of the four-year curriculum. The course is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A* in Mathematics IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) BTEC: D*DD in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), or any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol mathematics test in place of A-level Mathematics. Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 65%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 38%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 34%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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 purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer Science with Study Abroad at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £48,000 after 3 years, £72,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £49,500 and £98,000. The £72,000 median after five years is £36,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MEng Computer Science with Study Abroad at University of Bristol do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Computer Science with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Computer Science with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
Is MEng Computer Science with Study Abroad at University of Bristol 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 purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on MEng Computer Science with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.