About this program
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Computer Science underpins much of modern life and supports economic opportunity at all scales. From web platforms, computer graphics, communication technology to machine learning, AI and computer vision, the fundamentals of the subject give you opportunities to shape the future across a wide range of sectors. You will be trained to apply scientific principles to support creation of mathematical models of real-world problems through computer programming.
The BSc Computer Science Program offers a deep engagement with core computer science competencies including algorithms, data structures, secure systems, software engineering, architectures and networking.
Admission requirements
For Year 1 entry:
- Grades BCC or above at A-level
- Merit Merit Merit (MMM) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology)
- Access to Higher Education Diploma with 104 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology)
- Equivalent International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma.
For Year 0 entry:
- Grades CC or above at A-level.
- Merit Pass Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology).
- Access to Higher Education Diploma with 64 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology).
- Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
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Program content
Course units
Year 0 (common with BSc Data Science and AI)
- Foundational Programming 1
- Computing Histories
- Computing project: Introducing Computing 1
- Foundational Programming 1
- Foundational Maths for Computing
- Computing project: Introducing Computing 2
Year 1
- Coding 1: Introduction to programming
- Human Factors: Introducing inclusive HCI
- Computing project: Web programming
- Coding 2: Further programming and Information Architecture
- Ethics and Information Security
- Computing project: Data and Databases
Year 2
- Coding 3: Algorithms and Complexity
- Human Factors: Interfaces and Interaction
- Computing project: Software Engineering 1
- Coding 4: Computer Graphics and Signal Processing
- Computational Entrepreneurship
- Computing project: Software Engineering 2
Year 3
- Coding Five: AI and Intelligent Systems
- Security, Privacy and Trusted Systems
- Computing project: Product Development
- Ethics of Computing
- Computing project: Final Project
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Tuition fees for Home students are £9,250 per year
- Tuition fees for International students are £25,970 per year
This fee is correct for 2023/24 entry and is subject to change for 2024/25 entry.
Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students.
Career paths
Computing graduates are highly sought after across lots of different sectors and our degrees facilitate progression to a wide range of careers in both industry and academia. Graduates can join large companies or start their own business using their engineering skills and their knowledge of computational innovation.
Graduates can become:
- Software engineers for technology companies and for film and television production industries
- Applications developers for mobile platforms such as Apple and Google
- Cyber security specialists
- Web developers
- Founders of technology start-ups in sectors such as finance, healthcare and the creative industries.
Opportunities for further study:
Study one of our specialist creative computing master's courses.
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University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2023 QS World University Rankings®, for the fifth year in a row. It has an international reputation in art, design, communication,...
Why study at University of the Arts London
With multiple sites across London, UAL offers endless opportunities to draw inspiration from this global creative hub.
- UAL has a track record for launching and furthering careers across the creative industries and beyond.
- Graduates are frequently shortlisted for national and global awards ranging from the Turner Prize to the Oscars.
- UAL is home to more than 2,400 postgraduate students.
- The university offers a wide range of theoretical and practice-based research programmes leading to a PhD or MPhil.
- UAL is ranked among the UK’s top research universities, with 83% of research conducted by UAL students and staff graded as world-leading.
- UAL has a diverse student community, with students drawn from over 130 countries across the globe.
- Students are encouraged to draw inspiration from London’s world-famous art galleries, museums and theatres.
- UAL’s dedicated support service offers useful advice for international students including guidance on funding, visa applications and accommodation.
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