BSc Computer Science
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a computer science degree exploring software engineering, computer hardware, and theoretical computing. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the British Computer Society and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The first year covers foundational principles through Algorithmics, Computer Systems I, Data Management, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Networks and Security, Programming I, Programming II, and COMP Part I Laboratory Programme. The second year advances core knowledge with Artificial Intelligence, Computer Systems II, Formal Specification and Verification, Programming III, Programming Language Concepts, Software Design and Development Project, and Theory of Computing. The third year centres on the Part III Individual Project Phase 1 and Part III Individual Project Phase 2. Optional modules allow students to explore advanced topics such as Advanced Computer Architecture, Advanced Computer Networks, Advanced Databases, Biosensors and Diagnostics, Causal Reasoning and Machine Learning, Cloud Application Development, Computational Biology, Computer Vision, Foundations of Machine Learning, Game Design and Development, History of Computing, Imaging for Digital Health and Bioscience, Interaction Science, Introduction to Bionanotechnology and Computational Biology, Machine Learning Technologies, Natural Language Processing, Precision Health: Machine Learning Under Uncertainty, Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems, Robot Kinematics and Dynamics, Security of Cyber Physical Systems, Social Computing Techniques, Web Architecture and Hypertext Technologies, and Web and Cloud Based Security.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall, with 19 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Computer Science (G400) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 64 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 145 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 65%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 32%
- South East: 43%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started
- A levels: 76%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 22%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
- 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 fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Algorithmics
- COMP Part I Laboratory Programme
- Computer Systems I
- Data Management
- Mathematics I
- Mathematics II
- Networks and Security
- Programming I
- Programming II
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Systems II
- Formal Specification and Verification
- Programming III
- Programming Language Concepts
- Software Design and Development Project
- Theory of Computing
- Part III Individual Project Phase 1
- Part III Individual Project Phase 2
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Advanced Computer Networks
- Advanced Databases
- Biosensors and Diagnostics
- Causal Reasoning and Machine Learning
- Cloud Application Development
- Computational Biology
- Computer Vision
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Game Design and Development
- History of Computing
- Imaging for Digital Health and Bioscience
- Interaction Science
- Introduction to Bionanotechnology and Computational Biology
- Machine Learning Technologies
- Natural Language Processing
- Precision Health: Machine Learning Under Uncertainty
- Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems
- Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
- Security of Cyber Physical Systems
- Social Computing Techniques
- Web Architecture and Hypertext Technologies
- Web and Cloud Based Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £47,000 after 3 years, £63,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,500 and £82,000. The £63,500 median after five years is £27,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Southampton do next?
90% 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 Southampton?
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 Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at University of Southampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes. 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 fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Southampton?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.