BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, covering core areas of computing and artificial intelligence. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course offers a four-year sandwich option with a professional placement year, and includes a group project as part of its structure.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 10%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 63%
- Wales: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 265 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Computer Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction 1
- Artificial Intelligence 1
- Principles of Programming
- Web Development and Databases
- Operating Systems and System Security
- Advanced Software Development
- Artificial Intelligence 2
- Systems Development Group Project
- Machine Learning
- Internet of Things
- Professional Studies in Computing*
- Digital Systems Project
- Enterprise Software Development
- Mobile Applications
- Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
- Advanced Systems Programming
- Human-Computing Interaction 2
- Advanced Algorithms
- Special Topics in Computer Science
- Advanced Database
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £52,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol?
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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at UWE Bristol 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Computer Science at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at UWE Bristol?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.