Computer Science BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This course strikes a balance across the key areas of computer science, from programming and algorithms through to systems and software development. You'll graduate with the technical skills needed to build a career in the computing industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Computer Science | Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4-6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc Computer Science degree gives you the opportunity to explore different ideas and develop innovative solutions to current issues in the computing industry. This three-year Computer Science university degree will give you an insight into the computing industry, investigating the wide-reaching influences that computers and computing technology have on the world. Modules include Problem Solving and Programming, Mathematics for Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Communications, Web Development, Software Engineering Fundamentals, Relational Databases, Data Structures and Algorithms, Group Project, Web Programming, Operating Systems, Systems Design and Development.

Career pathways

Students on this programme will benefit from our excellent links to the computing industry (e.g., Barclaycard, GE) and other organisations such as BCS, IEEE, CISCO Network Academy and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer for this BSc in Computer Science could be: BBC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC or Merit at T Level Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4-6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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