BSc (Hons) Computer Science (University of Staffordshire London) at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

This BSc (Hons) at the University of Staffordshire London campus combines a grounding in computer science fundamentals with specialist computing labs and the latest software. Students take a broad variety of modules across the discipline, and an optional placement year is available between the second and final years.

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a placement year) | Intake: January 2027; September 2027; January 2028 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Computing Project, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence, Programming Concepts, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computing Teamwork, Professional Practice and Business Analysis, Full Stack Development, AI Algorithms and Machine Learning, Digital Forensics Fundamentals, Ethical Hacking, Networking Architecture, Software Testing and Assurance and Advanced AI options.

Career pathways

Computer Science graduates are sought by employers, and some are offered jobs through their placements; cloud technologies are highlighted as a major growth area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS points; A-levels BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Other UK qualifications accepted: Access to HE Diploma (Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points, with a reduced tariff offer for Access applicants), UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma (Merit overall); OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma (DMM); T Levels (minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer). Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, the Irish Leaving Certificate and Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales are considered, with offers normally in line with the standard requirements and possibly with specific grades in relevant subjects. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component is the University standard for most courses.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 17,085 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 start Source

Intake: January 2027; September 2027; January 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a placement year)

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