BSc Computer Science
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Computer Science, covering the breadth of the discipline. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Statistics, and Project Management. The programme includes an individual final-year project and offers an optional year-long work placement or a Professional Pathway combining paid employment with study.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Computer Science or Maths or other science preferred) IB: 31 points including 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level and minimum of grade 5 in Standard Level English
What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 195 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 85%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 245 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Placement
- Introduction to Algorithms
- Mathematics for Computing
- Systems Architecture
- Programming in Java
- Operating Systems
- Computer Science, Ethics & Society
- Databases
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Language Processors
- Computer Networks
- Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
- Professional Development in IT
- Team Project
- Programming in C++
- Work Based Project
- Continuing Professional Development in IT
- Accenture School of Tech: Building Skills in Tech Transformation, Cloud and Consultancy
- Individual Project
- Theory of Computation
- Functional Programming
- Games Technology
- Advanced Databases
- Computer Graphics
- Advanced Games Technology
- Data Visualization
- Digital Signal Processing and Audio Programming
- Project Management
- Advanced Programming – Concurrency
- Natural Language Processing
- Cloud Computing
- Information Security Fundamentals
- Computer Vision
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Programming and Mathematics for AI
- Agents and Multi Agents Systems
- User Centred Systems Design
- Semantic Web Technologies and Knowledge Graphs
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Technology Consulting
- Web Development
- Principles of Artificial Intelligence
- Information Retrieval
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £60,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at City St George's, University of London do next?
85% 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 City St George's, 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 at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at City St George's, 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Computer Science at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at City St George's, University of London?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.