BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Systems Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited with Incorporated Engineering status by the IET and by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The final year includes a collaborative group project and an individual research project.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 81%: 277 offers from 340 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 122 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 60%
- South East: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- 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, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Programming
- Computer Architecture
- Mathematics for Computing
- Data Communications
- Information Systems and Databases
- Algorithms and Data Types
- Mobile Web App Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Theory of Computation
- Programming Language Paradigms
- Advanced Algorithms
- Computing Group Project
- Applied Software Engineering
- Project
- Machine Learning
- Cyber Security
- Distributed Systems
- Databases and Analytics
- Human-Centred Computing
- Functional Programming
- IT Consultancy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £57,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of West London 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 West London?
83% 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 West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Science at University of West London?
81% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 277 offers from 340 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Science at University of West London accredited?
Yes. 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. 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 West London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of West London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.