BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an individual project in the final year and can choose from a range of specialist options to match personal interests.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
What students say
Based on about 124 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 63%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 8%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 6%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- 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: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 34%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematical Concepts
- Principles of Digital Technology
- Programming Concepts
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Further Programming
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Professional Skills
- Global Design Challenge
- Compilers and Computer Architecture
- Databases
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Introduction to Data Science
- Applied Machine Learning
- Computer Networks
- Operating Systems
- Software Engineering
- Individual Project
- Comparative Programming
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Introduction to Computer Security
- Limits of Computation
- Advanced Natural Language Engineering
- Neural Networks
- Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments
- Web 3D Applications
- Web Applications and Services
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £39,000 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £63,000. The £50,500 median after five years is £14,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Sussex do next?
80% 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 Sussex?
82% 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 Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at University of Sussex 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.
Does BSc Computer Science at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Sussex?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.