Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Power the technologies behind our digital world. Build core computing skills and specialise as your interests grow, gaining invaluable industry insight. Gain industry insight through your placement to succeed in sectors including programming, software development and AI.

Department: Department of Informatics | Duration: 4 years full time | Study mode: full-time; placement year | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Programming, Mathematical Concepts, Principles of Digital Technology, Programming Concepts, Data Structures & Algorithms, Further Programming, Introduction to Computer Systems, Professional Skills. Year 2 core modules: Industry Ready: Mastering the Placement Application Process, Compilers and Computer Architecture, Databases, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Introduction to Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Networks, Operating Systems. Year 3 core modules: Individual Project, Comparative Programming, Human-Computer Interaction, Introduction to Computer Security, Limits of Computation.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to take your computing career into a wide range of industries

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB-BBB GCSEs: You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Mathematics if you are taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Additional requirements: We do not expect applicants to have previous programming experience. We encourage applications from anyone who enjoys the challenges of problem-solving and relishes the potential of new technology. Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code G40F.

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

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply

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