BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and Statistics. The course includes an individual Research and Development Project in the final year and is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. An optional placement year or study abroad is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC-BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 63%
- Learning opportunities: 62%
- Assessment and feedback: 57%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 89%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Systems Architecture and Networks
- Differential Calculus
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Professional Practice 1
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Database Systems
- Introduction to Security
- Object-Orientated Programming
- Professional Practice II
- Data Analytics
- Foundations of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Research and Development Project
- Secure Complex Systems
- Statistical Modelling
- Advanced Databases
- Distributed Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Interface Programming
- IT Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Edge Hill University do next?
90% 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 Edge Hill University?
63% 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 Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at Edge Hill University 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.
Does BSc Computer Science at Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.