BSc Computing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computing, a computer science degree exploring software development, hardware organisation, networking, and system architecture. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Data Analysis, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can optionally undertake an industrial placement year between the second and final years. The curriculum is accredited by the British Computer Society. Year one establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory study in Computing Science and Mathematics, Computer Organisation and Architecture, Computer Network Fundamentals, Project 1, Introduction to Procedural Programming, and Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming. Year two continues with compulsory modules such as Team Project, Relational Databases and Web Integration, Algorithms and Data Structures, and Cyber Security, alongside optional choices including Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, User Experience Design, Computational Mathematics 1, Operating Systems, and Object-Oriented Systems Development. Later stages feature compulsory modules including Large-Scale Software Engineering, Distributed and Client Server Systems, Individual Project, and Information Architecture, while optional modules such as Enterprise Placement, Data-driven Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Web Programming, and Computational Mathematics 2 allow further specialisation.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Access to Higher Education Diploma in a subject that is relevant to the course with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 67%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 21%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 67%
- West Midlands: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enterprise Placement
- Large-Scale Software Engineering
- Distributed and Client Server Systems
- Individual Project
- Information Architecture
- Data-driven Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Web Programming
- Computational Mathematics 2
- Computing Science and Mathematics
- Computer Organisation and Architecture
- Computer Network Fundamentals
- Project 1
- Introduction to Procedural Programming
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Team Project
- Relational Databases and Web Integration
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Cyber Security
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- User Experience Design
- Computational Mathematics 1
- Operating Systems
- Object-Oriented Systems Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £45,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computing at University of Huddersfield 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 Computing at University of Huddersfield?
67% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computing at University of Huddersfield 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Computing at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computing at University of Huddersfield?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.