BSc Computer Science
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a major project using the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) framework. A placement year in industry or year abroad is available between years two and three.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points. Level 3 qualifications Requirement for a numerate subject at Level 3 (e.g maths, physics, computer science).
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 68%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 27%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 13%
- London: 19%
- South East: 66%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Software Development
- Introduction to Computing
- Computer Systems
- Emerging Technologies
- Success Modules
- Computational Intelligence and Algorithms
- Networking and Systems Architecture
- Interdisciplinary Modules
- Industry, Careers and Enterprise
- Cryptography for Cybersecurity
- Research Informed Practice
- Big Data Analytics
- Computing Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £45,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
75% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science at Canterbury Christ Church 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 Science at Canterbury Christ Church University?
68% of students continued into their second year, and 27% left higher education.