BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course offers pathways in Cyber Security, Web and Mobile Development, or Artificial Intelligence, with the option to create a custom pathway. Students may undertake an optional placement year or study abroad, and are allocated a Personal Academic Coach.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 90%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computing Fundamentals
- Networking and Cyber Security
- Introduction to Web Design
- Introduction to Programming
- Introduction to AI and Data Science
- Placement Year
- Software Engineering
- Databases
- Advanced Web Application
- Security Testing
- Machine learning
- Advanced Programming and Data Structures
- Final Project
- Information Engineering
- AI and Data Science Applications
- Mobile Development
- Distributed Systems and Cloud Computing
- Cyber-Physical Security
- Cyber Forensics and Intrusion Management
- Cyber Security: Attack and Defence
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Suffolk do next?
75% 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 Suffolk?
91% 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 Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science at University of Suffolk include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Suffolk?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.