BSc Computer Science
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 67%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 71%
- Left higher education: 27%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 89%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £44,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at University of Sunderland?
67% 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 Sunderland?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science at University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
71% of students continued into their second year, and 27% left higher education.