BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Data Analysis. The programme includes a final-year dissertation involving independent research. Students complete client-based Agile Scrum projects and work with programming languages including Python and Java.
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Entry requirements
104 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BCC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 104 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 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: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 40%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 64%
- Wales: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Network and Information Security
- Fundamentals of Business Systems Design
- Fundamentals of Programming Concepts
- Fundamentals of AI
- Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
- Fundamentals of Data Analytics
- Agile Software Engineering
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Predictive Data Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Human Centred Systems Design
- Internet of Things
- Dissertation
- Advanced Database Management
- Innovation for Purpose: AI for People and Planet
- Advanced Coding Practices
- Big Data Analytics
- Computer Vision
- Advanced Secure Cloud Computing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Gloucestershire 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 University of Gloucestershire?
79% 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 Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Gloucestershire?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.