BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Build the software development skills employers look for, exploring AI, cybersecurity and emerging technologies. The course has initial BCS accreditation pending full accreditation.

Department: Computing & Informatics | Duration: 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years full-time. You will be enrolled onto the 4-year degree, but can opt out of the placement year. Foundation year: 5 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 4 years full-time. | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Computer Fundamentals, Mathematics for Computing, Programming, Data Management, Introduction to Reliable Computing, Computing and Society. Year 2: Communications and Networking, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis and Design, Data Structures and Algorithms. Final year: Computability and Complexity, Systems Development, Individual Project, Digital Futures, plus options such as Deep Learning and Applications.

Career pathways

Typical roles include Business Information Specialist, Digital Project Manager, IT Analyst, Software Developer, Android Developer, Network Technician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) 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–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component. UCAS code: I100.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students. Other intake: January 2027 start: £9,790 (UK, ROI & CI), £20,685 (Int'l) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students. Other intake: January 2027 start: £9,790 (UK, ROI & CI), £20,685 (Int'l) Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years full-time. You will be enrolled onto t

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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