BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Suffolk

Programme overview

Our flexible BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree equips you with the practical industry knowledge you need to meet the demand for skilled computing professionals. The course offers a flexible computing curriculum with diverse learning pathways, with the freedom to forge your own course by selecting specialist modules. You’ll benefit from the resources of leading tech giants Amazon Web Services, Juniper, Oracle, and our new Google Student Club.

Faculty: School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology | Duration: Three/four years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time option; optional professional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Computing Fundamentals (Requisite), Networking and Cyber Security (Requisite), Introduction to Web Design (Requisite), Introduction to Programming (Requisite), Introduction to AI and Data Science (Requisite). Year 2: Software Engineering (Requisite), Databases (Requisite), Advanced Web Development (Optional), Security Testing (Optional), Machine Learning (Optional), Advanced Programming and Data Structures (Requisite). Year 3: Final Project (Mandatory), Information Engineering (Optional), AI and Data Science Applications (Optional), Mobile Development (Optional), Distributed Systems and Cloud Computing (Optional), Cyber-Physical Security, Cyber Forensics and Intrusion Management (Optional).

Career pathways

Upon graduation from this degree, students can progress into a range of roles, including: Cyber Security Expert, Web Developer, Data Scientist, Artificial Intelligence Expert, Mobile App Developer, QA Engineer, Network Engineer, Software Developer, Data Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS Points (or above); BBC (A-Level); DMM (BTEC); Merit (T Level); Pass in Access to HE Diploma All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or Level 2 equivalents). Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for. IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the student's first language.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three/four years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-to-university

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