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Computing BSc (Hons)

Bournemouth University

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UCAS CODE G610

**Be part of the creation of new technologies that change our lives and the world around us. Learn to solve everyday organisational and end-user problems by analysing, designing and developing technical solutions.****Why study BSc (Hons) Computing at BU?**- Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver- Gain experience in developing front and back-end web systems, along with mobile and desktop applications using a ...Read More

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Full time | Main Site | 3 Years | 23-SEP-24

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WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
55th / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
55th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
80th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
23-SEP-24
Full Time
3 Years

Computer Science

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£25,000

Modules
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Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
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Entry requirements
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DATA SOURCE: UCAS
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Details

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

Mathematics
30%
Information & Communication technology
30%
Computing
29%
Business Studies
20%
Physics
16%

Tuition fees

DATA SOURCE: UCAS/IDP Connect

For students from

England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Channel Islands EU Rest of World
£9,250 per year
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Students from England Students from England Students from England
England Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Scotland Students from Scotland Students from Scotland
Scotland Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Wales Students from Wales Students from Wales
Wales Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Channel Islands Students from Channel Islands
Channel Islands Fees
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£18,800 per year
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Students from EU Students from EU EU Students
EU Fees
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£18,800 per year
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Bournemouth University
CUG ranking
55th
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Based by the sea in south-west England, Bournemouth University (BU) focuses on producing future-ready graduates, with every student able to take a work placement as part of their course. All courses are run by the university’s three faculties and business school: Faculty of Health & Social Sciences Faculty of Media & Communication Faculty of Science & Technology The Bournemouth University Business School A Bournemouth University degree means practical, real-world experience that complements students’ education and prepares them for a truly global career. Prospective applicants can visit the university’s student blog to hear from current students and how they found their degree of difference. Bournemouth University is a research-driven institution which undertakes pioneering work into some of the most significant global challenges faced by society.

Where you'll study

Bournemouth University

Talbot Campus Fern Barrow Poole BH12 5BB United Kingdom Nearest train station: Branksome  0.9 miles away

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