Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science
- 3 years
- Duration
- 17,750 GBP/year
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
You can become an expert computer scientist by taking our computer science course. A solid foundation in theory and technologies will be given to you.
Our research teams are well-known on a global scale and maintain close relationships with leading corporations. Since our instructors are also active researchers, your education is directly influenced by their work.
We have modern, state-of-the-art workshops, laboratories, computer facilities and media studios. You will study:
- programming tools
- information systems
- networking
- multimedia
- mathematics
- the theory of computation
- security
- requirements specification
- software design
- professional issues
- risk
Additionally, you have the option of taking a paid placement for a year in the workplace.
When you graduate, you'll have a desired degree and a variety of job choices, including:
- software development
- computer applications
- managing information.
- business
- industry
- research
- education
Program structure
Year 1
- Information Systems (15 credits)
- Problem Solving and Programming (30 credits)
- Object Oriented Programming (15 credits)
- DevOps (15 credits)
- Networking and Multimedia (15 credits)
- Foundations of Computer Systems (15 credits)
- Mathematics for Computing (15 credits)
Year 2
- Databases (15 credits)
- Foundations of Computation (15 credits)
- Software Development with C and C++ (15 credits)
- Web Application Development (15 credits)
- Innovative Product Development (Double) (30 credits)
- Data Structures (15 credits)
- Foundations of Security (15 credits)
Year 3 (Optional Work Placement)
Year 4 (Year 3 If No Placement)
- BSc Computing Project (30 credits)
- Software Engineering (15 credits)
- Cloud Computing and Internet of Things (15 credits)
- Artificial Intelligence Project (Hons) (15 credits)
- Advanced Object Oriented Programming Project
- Principles of Secure Operating Systems (15 credits)
Optional Modules
- Communicating and Teaching Computer Science (15 credits)
- Independent Study level 6 (15 credits)
- Machine Learning (15 credits)
- Game Development (Hons) (15 credits)
Price
- Tuition Fee - 17,750 GBP per year
- Placement - 1,600 GBP
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course
Specific entry requirements
- GCSE: Mathematics at grade 4/C minimum and English Language at grade 4/C minimum
English Language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
