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BSc Computer Science

University of Worcester

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include programming, signal processing, statistics, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The course offers an optional placement year between the second and third years, leading to a sandwich degree. In the final year, students complete a computing project presented at an annual showcase to industry representatives.

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Institution
University of Worcester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Computer Science
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
I105 and I106
Typical offer
A-level BCC
Median salary
£31,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 104 A-level: BCC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit

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What students say

Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 78%
  • Learning opportunities: 77%
  • Assessment and feedback: 78%
  • Academic support: 84%
  • Organisation and management: 68%
  • Learning resources: 79%
  • Student voice: 79%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 68%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 1%
  • Left higher education: 28%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 3%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 64%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 2%
  • South East: 7%
  • South West: 11%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 82%
  • Other HE qualification: 18%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Work Placement
  • Overseas Work Placement
  • Third Year Abroad
  • Mathematics for AI
  • Web Technologies
  • Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
  • IT Systems Fundamentals
  • Responsible AI
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Systems Analysis & Design
  • Object-Orientated Design and Development
  • Robotics
  • Operating Systems
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Applied Statistics
  • Computing Project
  • Nature of Computing
  • Applied Software Engineering
  • Machine Learning
  • Secure by Design

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Worcester earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £37,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at University of Worcester?

78% 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 Worcester?

The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.

Does BSc Computer Science at University of Worcester 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 Worcester?

68% of students continued into their second year, and 28% left higher education.