BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Hull

Programme overview

A British Computer Society accredited computer science degree covering computing essentials before specialist modules such as advanced programming, computer vision and mixed reality development. Facilities include high-performance workstations, 3D printers, robots, a 3D immersive cube, motion capture, AR, VR and MR.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Physical and Digital Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year, placement year or year abroad) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (4 years); optional year abroad (4 years) | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers a programming portfolio, algorithms and data structures, computational thinking, databases and the cloud and professional development. Year 2 has core Design, Develop, Deploy and Artificial Intelligence with options such as Advanced Programming, eXtended Reality Development, Graphics Programming and Data Analysis and Visualisation. Final year has an Honours Stage Project and options including Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing and Games Architecture.

Career pathways

Graduate careers include computing, video games, teaching and the business, financial and public sectors, with graduates working for Sony, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Rockstar Games, Dell, Fujitsu and Capita. Some move on to MSc or PhD study and some set up their own tech businesses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points (A levels BBC to CCC; BTEC DMM to MMM); contextual offer 96 points. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC or other equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Applicants should also have GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma 28 points; Access to HE Diploma pass with 96-112 UCAS tariff points. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill. Foundation-year route (4 years) is also offered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027). Annual tuition fee for the standard full-time course as listed for 2027 entry. Placement-year (home GBP 2,010; international GBP 4,304) and year-abroad fees are charged separately and excluded; foundation-year fee excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,520 a year (2027). Annual tuition fee as listed for 2027 entry. Placement-year (home GBP 2,010; international GBP 4,304) and year-abroad fees are charged separately and excluded; foundation-year fee excluded. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/36086b2c-2130-d81c-94f5-928447cd27e3

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