BSc Computing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional placement year is available between the second and third year of study. The final-year project is presented at the annual Computing Showcase.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96 A-level: CCC BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM T-level: Pass (C or above)
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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 40 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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
- Web Technologies
- Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
- IT Systems Fundamentals
- Creative Computing
- Responsible AI
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Distributed Systems
- Object-Orientated Design and Development
- Web Application Development
- Robotics
- Advanced Creative Computing
- Data Mining
- Game Design and Development
- Mobile Application Development
- Interaction Design
- Managing Successful Projects
- Digital Content Systems and Ecommerce
- Social Commerce
- Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Consultancy and Research Methods
- Optional modules offered by the Centre for Academic English and Skills/Institute of Education
- Computing Project
- Nature of Computing
- Applied Software Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Internet of Things
- Advanced Web Application Development
- Managing Cyber Risks
- Cyber Security
- Practical Database Applications
- Digital & Social Media Marketing
- Digital Business
- The Next Big Thing
- Business Intelligence and Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing 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 Computing at University of Worcester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computing 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 Computing at University of Worcester?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.