BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

Join a course with excellent industry connections, state-of-the art facilities, placement opportunities and a strong focus on employability, AI and digital skills. 8 million in cyber and digital innovation. Get a head start in your career with our placement opportunities and links with local and national organisations, including Northrup Grumman, BAE Systems and community interest group CyNam.

Department: Computing and Cyber Security | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; part-time no fixed duration | Study mode: full-time, part-time, sandwich/placement year option | Intake: September 2027; September 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Introduction to Network and Information Security, Fundamentals of Business Systems Design, Fundamentals of Programming Concepts, Fundamentals of AI, Fundamentals of Cloud Computing, Fundamentals of Data Analytics; Level 5 (Year 2): Agile Software Engineering, Algorithms and Data Structures, Predictive Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Human Centred Systems Design, Internet of Things; Level 6 (final year): Dissertation, Advanced Database Management, Innovation for Purpose: AI for People and Planet.

Career pathways

Join a course with excellent industry connections, state-of-the art facilities, placement opportunities and a strong focus on employability, AI and digital skills. Get a head start in your career with our placement opportunities and links with local and national organisations, including Northrup Grumman, BAE Systems and community interest group CyNam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104 UCAS tariff points (A-level BCC; BTEC DMM; T-level Pass). GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. UCAS code I101.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for the full-time course; fees increase for subsequent years. Placement-year fee charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,950 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate fee (fee band C) per taught year; 2026/27 table, inflationary uplifts may apply in later years. Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; part-time no fixed duration

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