BSc Computing Science
About this course
BSc in Computer Science. Core topics include programming, systems design, computer architecture, embedded systems, and data analysis. The course includes a sandwich year with a UK or international work placement of at least 26 weeks. The final year features a project module focused on a specific area of computing science.
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started
- Continued on course: 54%
- Gained a higher qualification: 8%
- Left higher education: 21%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 17%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 53%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 13%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 270 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Networking – 30 credits
- Operating Systems – 30 credits
- Information Security – 30 credits
- Problem Solving and Programming – 30 credits
- Computer Hardware – 30 credits
- Human-Computer Interaction and Web Development – 30 credits
- Algorithms and Data Structures – 30 credits
- Communications – 30 credits
- UK Work Placement – 0 credits
- International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
- Big Data – 30 credits
- Internet of Things – 30 credits
- Contemporary Issues in Computing – 30 credits
- Project – 30 credits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing Science at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £49,000. The £36,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computing Science at Coventry University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing Science at Coventry University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
Does BSc Computing Science at Coventry 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 Computing Science at Coventry University?
54% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.