BSc Computer Science with Industrial Placement year
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Industrial Placement year is an undergraduate computer science degree focused on software development, systems engineering, and technical problem-solving. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a compulsory industrial placement year taken between the second and final years of study, as well as an independent final-year project. The first year covers foundational concepts through modules such as Foundations of Computer Science and Academic Skills, Programming, Maths for Computing, and Databases. The second year progresses to advanced theory and practice via Computing Infrastructures, Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Systems Analysis and Design. Students then undertake the industrial placement year before returning for the final year. The final year incorporates modules such as Research and Professional Issues, Project, Software Quality Management, and Applied Machine Learning, alongside options covering emerging technologies, information security, and natural language processing.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Relevant science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) and computing-related subjects are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. We'll be happy to consider your application if you don't meet the standard entry requirements but have non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience. You'll need to achieve a minimum mark in a diagnostic mathematics test and attend an interview. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 25%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 92%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 69%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Computer Science and Academic Skills
- Programming
- Maths for Computing
- Databases
- Computing Infrastructures
- Object Oriented Programming
- Advanced Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Big Data Analytics
- Cyber Security
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Cloud Technologies
- Web Design and Programming
- Data Science: Methods and Applications
- Industrial Placement
- Research and Professional Issues
- Project
- Software Quality Management
- Applied Machine Learning
- Emerging Technologies
- Information Security Management
- Operations Management
- Natural Language Processing and Generative AI
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Industrial Placement year at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £38,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science with Industrial Placement year at University of Greater Manchester?
88% 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 with Industrial Placement year at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 74 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science with Industrial Placement year at University of Greater Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Industrial Placement year at University of Greater Manchester?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.