BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Goldsmiths, University of London
About this course
BSc Computer Science, with a focus on software engineering. Core topics include programming, computer architecture, data analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and project management. A year-long industry placement is available in the third year, extending the degree to four years full-time or eight years part-time.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 59%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology 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: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 76%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Requires Improvement for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Programming
- Front End Web
- Logic and Computer Architecture
- Computing Project 1
- Graphics 1
- Algorithms 1
- Identity, Agency & Environment 1
- Identity, Agency & Environment 2
- Software Development and Design
- Computing Project 2
- Object Oriented Programming
- Algorithms 2
- Networks and Operating Systems
- The Goldsmiths Elective
- Data Programming for Artificial Intelligence
- Human Computer Interaction: Theory, Practice and Application
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Information Security
- The Goldsmiths Project
- Final Project in Computer Science
- Databases and Advanced Data Techniques
- Extended Object Oriented Programming
- Network And System Security
- Dynamic Web Applications
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Goldsmiths, University of London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £57,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Goldsmiths, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Goldsmiths, University of London?
73% 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 (Software Engineering) at Goldsmiths, University of London?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Goldsmiths, 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 (Software Engineering) at Goldsmiths, University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.