MComp Computer Science
About this course
MComp in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year degree includes a substantial individual project completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or ABB IB: 34 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
- Programming Concepts
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Further Programming
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Professional Skills
- Global Design Challenge
- Introduction to Cognitive Science: Minds, Machines and Consciousness
- Principles of Digital Technology
- Compilers and Computer Architecture
- Databases
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Computer Networks
- Operating Systems
- Software Engineering
- Game Design and Development
- Introduction to Data Science
- Applied Machine Learning
- 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
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Topics in Computer Science
- Engineering Scalable and Reliable Software Project
- Entrepreneurship
- Web Applications and Services
- Algorithmic Approaches to Mathematics
- E-Business and E-Commerce Systems
- Managing Innovation
- Mobile Communications
- Quantum Computing
- 3D Modelling and Animation
- Adaptive Systems
- Cryptography (L.7)
- Image Processing
- Machine Learning
- Mobile 3D Applications
- Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MComp 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 MComp 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 MComp 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 MComp Computer Science at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is MComp 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 MComp 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 MComp Computer Science at University of Sussex?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.