BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

Computer science with a practical, project-based approach covering programming, software development, computer systems, networks, cyber security, algorithms and data. Students work with agile methods from the first week and may add an optional placement year.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years full-time (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Software Engineering 1, Computer Systems, Cyber Security and Networks, Algorithms, Data Structures and Mathematics, and Computing Practice. Later years include Software Engineering 2, Artificial Intelligence, a Computing Group Project and a final-year Computing Project, with options such as Machine Learning, Full-Stack Development, Big Data Analytics, Ethical Hacking and Immersive Game Technologies.

Career pathways

Graduates work as software developers and in roles creating applications or systems, solving technology problems or supporting users, across the tech sector and in government, retail, finance, manufacturing, education and health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A levels. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above. 18-unit BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM in science-related subjects (IT, Humanities, Engineering, Software Development, IT Practitioners, Business, Computing, Science). Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject (e.g. Computer Science, Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Technology) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. T Level: Merit overall in Digital Production, Design and Development or Digital Support Services. International Baccalaureate: 26-30 overall. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. BTEC applicants must supply the full list of modules studied. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK students starting 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is stated as GBP 10,050 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time international students Source

Duration: 3 years

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