Computer Science (with Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons)

Specialise in software development while also having the opportunity to cover a broad range of emerging topics, preparing you for an exciting career in computing.

Why study BSc (Hons) Computer Science at BU?

  • Develop the versatility and personal qualities to combine software development and theoretical aspects of computer science to meet the most versatile and broadest needs of employers in a global context
  • Build and improve your applied technical skills with a strong appreciation of a wider range of computing topics to develop a broad range of computer applications and solutions for any organisation
  • Study and practice in our state-of-the-art speciality labs with enterprise grade hardware and fully virtualisation ready enterprise level infrastructure
  • Engage in a series of practical industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and the world
  • Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one
  • You'll be qualified to work as an IT professional in a variety of roles, ranging from software engineer/developer to AI researcher, front-end developer or DevOps engineer.

Course accreditation

Following our recent UG course periodic review completed in 2022, we are currently working with BCS to accredit all new courses with a view for all courses to have backdated accreditation to the first year they started running.

BSc (Hons) Award
September, January Start
Full-time, Sandwich Study Mode
3 - 5 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

September 2026 entry: 104–120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC–BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit). 

Foundation Year: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points and GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4.

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