Create innovative computer systems and shape the future of technology at ARU Cambridge, in the heart of Silicon Fen.
Our accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree blends core computing with specialisms in software development, mobile applications, security, cloud and networking. You’ll learn in cutting-edge labs using industry-standard tools, tackle Live Briefs with employers like Redgate and Citisoft, and prepare for CCNA certification. With hands-on projects and flexible module choices, you’ll gain the technical, development and programming skills to launch a successful global tech career.
Why ARU?
Study in Cambridge’s Silicon Fen, a global tech home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and many more.
Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers, such as Redgate and Citisoft to give you exposure to ‘real world’ experiences.
Accredited by both BCS and IET, plus we're a Cisco Networking Academy.
Engage with a curated selection of training materials, providing you with cutting-edge knowledge and skills that align with industry standards.
Discover a science/software approach in your final year with human-computer interaction and distributed programming modules.
Year 1
Introduction to Programming (30 credits)
Computer Systems (30 credits)
Software Principles (30 credits)
Operating Systems (15 credits)
Core Mathematics for Computing (15 credits)
Into ARU
Year 2
Database Design and Implementation (15 credits)
Software Engineering (30 credits)
Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures (15 credits)
Network Routing (15 credits)
Digital Security (15 credits)
Computing Research Methodologies (15 credits)
Year 3
Year 4
Professional Issues: Computing and Society (15 credits)
Image Processing (15 credits)
Final Project (30 credits)
Cloud Computing (15 credits)
Artificial Intelligence (15 credits) *
Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (15 credits) *
Computer Graphics Programming (15 credits) *
Distributed Programming (15 credits) *
Human Computer Interaction (15 credits) *
*optional
Throughout your BSc (Hons) Computer Science course we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. Besides exams, these will include group work, presentations, case studies, laboratory tests and projects.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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ARU operates a policy of making contextualised offers for this course which may be a reduced conditional offer or an unconditional offer, using data from UCAS to make our assessment. We consider that this approach promotes the equality of educational opportunity for applicants from low participation groups in HE. ARU welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and helping them achieve their full potential. The offer of a place through the contextual offer process is at the discretion of ARU.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 |
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.
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International fee TBC
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