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Computer Science

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Stag Hill
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Why choose this course

Surrey has an excellent track record for computer science graduate employability: 95 per cent of our computer science undergraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2025, HESA).

  • Our BSc and MEng courses in Computer Science provide you with the skills and knowledge you need for understanding and designing the next generation of computational systems.

  • You'll explore a wide range of topics including artificial intelligence and cyber security, and learn languages and tools including Java and Python.

  • You’ll be taught by academics at the forefront of their field and you’ll have opportunities to attend lectures from industry experts.

  • Our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme has given students valuable workplace experience at companies including Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony and IBM.

Please see below for information about Surrey's computer science university ranking.

We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.

What you will study
Our computer science courses will develop your understanding of the concepts and principles that form the basis of computing systems. We’ll provide you with the balance of knowledge and skills you need to design, implement and troubleshoot software and complex systems to a professional standard.

You’ll explore a wide range of topics, including:

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Cyber security

  • Software engineering

  • Internet scale systems.

This will involve using languages and tools such as Java, C++, SQL, assembler and Python, plus specialist hardware such as embedded sensor systems or TurtleBots.

You can apply to study for a BSc or an MEng computer science course. The MEng builds on the BSc with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters.

Our Year 1 programme is common across the BSc in Computer Science, the BSc in Computer Science and Cyber Security and the BSc in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, so transfer between these programmes is readily possible at the start of Year 2.

Modules

Course Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stag Hill

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
S85

University of Surrey has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
S85

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

Overall:
ABB

We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Required Subjects:
Mathematics.

Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AABBB

Overall:
AABBB

Required Subjects:
Mathematics.

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - B

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Overall:
QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit, and A-level Mathematics grade B.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4).

Scottish Advanced Higher
ABB

Overall:
ABB

Required Subjects:
Mathematics.

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Extended Project
Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 33

Overall:
33

Required Subjects:
Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5.

GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Overall:
Pass with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.

Required subjects:
A-level Mathematics.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level dropdown for the required GCSE levels.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Overall:
DDD BTEC Extended Diploma and A-level Mathematics grade B

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with 5.5 in each element

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandTBC

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2027/28:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2027-entry

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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