BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc in Computer Science, a computer science degree covering the design, implementation, and theoretical foundations of computer systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science. The second year advances technical capabilities with Software Development, Database Theory and Design, Network and Computer Security, and Team Project. Optional modules in the second year allow study in areas such as Web Development, Artificial Intelligence and Applications, Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing, and The C Family.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA - AAB. Required subjects: GCE AL Maths grade B. Candidates may offer GCE AL Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. IB: 36/666-34/665.
What students say
Based on about 71 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 90%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the requirement for Registered IT Technician. As well as ensuring that course content provides a foundation to underpin a future career in IT, accreditation also means that a graduate meets some or all of the educational requirements for registration with BCS as a Registered IT Technician.
- 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.
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Machine Learning
- Programming
- Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Computers and the Internet
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
- Computational Mathematics
- Team Project
- Functional Programming
- Software Development
- Database Theory and Design
- Network and Computer Security
- Outside the box: Computer Science Research and Applications
- Web Development
- Artificial Intelligence and Applications
- Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
- The C Family
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £58,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £68,500. The £58,000 median after five years is £22,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Exeter 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 Computer Science at University of Exeter?
83% 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 University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at University of Exeter accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the requirement for Registered IT Technician. As well as ensuring that course content provides a foundation to underpin a future career in IT, accreditation also means that a graduate meets some or all of the educational requirements for registration with BCS as a Registered IT Technician. 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. 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 University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Exeter?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.