BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, focusing on software development and digital technologies. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum includes hands-on programming experience, cybersecurity skill development, artificial intelligence exploration, and collaborative project work.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB / Required subjects: Mathematics IB: 33 / Required subjects: Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5. BTEC: DDD. Additionally, A-level Mathematics at Grade B.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Computer Science (G400) at the University of Surrey for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 69 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 70%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 25%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations Of Computing
- Computer Logic
- Data And Database Systems
- Data Structures And Algorithms
- Operating Systems
- Foundations Of Computing Ii
- Software Engineering And Object-Oriented Programming
- Academic And Professional Skills Development In Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Further Programming Paradigms
- Computer Security
- Computer Networking
- Advanced Algorithms
- Parallel Computing
- Collaborative Project Using Web Applications
- Information Security Management
- Internet Of Things
- Distributed Systems
- Computational Intelligence
- Privacy Enhancing Technologies
- Robotics
- Engineering Internet Scale Systems
- International Business Strategy (Accredited)
- Deep Learning And Advanced Ai
- Systems Verification
- Natural Language Processing
- Data & Internet Networking
- Business Analytics With Data Visualisation
- Ethical Hacking And Software Security
- Professional Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £49,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £65,500. The £49,000 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Surrey 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 Surrey?
86% 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 Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Surrey?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.