BSc Computer Science (Network Computing)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Network Computing), a computing degree focusing on computer systems, software development, and network infrastructure. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students may undertake an optional foundation year and have the option of taking a year-long work placement. The first year covers fundamental concepts through Introductory Programming, Data and Information, Information Systems and Organisations, Logic and Computation, Programming Applications, and a Group Project. The second year builds technical competence via Level 5 Group Project, Software Development and Management, Usability Engineering, Algorithms and their Applications, Fundamentals of Algorithms, and Networks and Operating Systems. The final year includes Advanced Topics in Computer Science, Network Computing, and the Computer Science Final Year Project. Optional modules allow students to explore Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media and Games, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Project Management, and Cybersecurity.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 64%: 34 offers from 53 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 197 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 340 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 34%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 67%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 360 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Group Project
- Introductory Programming
- Data and Information
- Information Systems and Organisations
- Logic and Computation
- Programming Applications
- Level 5 Group Project
- Software Development and Management
- Usability Engineering
- Algorithms and their Applications
- Fundamentals of Algorithms
- Networks and Operating Systems
- Advanced Topics in Computer Science
- Computer Science Final Year Project
- Network Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Media and Games
- Software Engineering
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Software Project Management
- Cybersecurity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Network Computing) at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £62,500. The £46,000 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Network Computing) at Brunel University of London do next?
76% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (Network Computing) at Brunel University of London?
80% 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 (Network Computing) at Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Science (Network Computing) at Brunel University of London?
64% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 34 offers from 53 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Science (Network Computing) at Brunel University of London 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.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (Network Computing) at Brunel University of London?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.