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Computer Science

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Clifton Campus

Course summary

Programming is a fundamental part of being a computer scientist and at NTU we’re committed to developing graduates who have the right programming skills for industry.

How do we do it? By giving you learning experiences that include opportunities to get hands-on with software projects for local companies. Developing your confidence and your appeal to industry.

You’ll build the technical knowledge needed to analyse problems associated with the development of large-scale computing systems, acquiring software engineering skills to deliver solutions that drive real-world industry.

This course provides a thorough education in computing for industry, meaning you graduate with advanced skills in the development of software and an ability to design and manage complex and intelligent systems.

Why study Computer Science at NTU?

  • This course is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered Engineer (CEng) and IT Professional (CITP) status.

  • You will undertake a year-long paid work placement. Previous students have worked with prestigious companies such IBM.

  • Our Computer Society will enable you to share ideas with other like-minded and ambitious students in the UK.

  • You will share material in common with BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) and BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Technology) in your first year. This will enable you to review your studies and choose the pathway that you enjoy best.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G400
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
Clifton Campus
Campus Code:
2

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
112 - 120 points

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including an IT, Maths or Science subject)

A level

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including IT, Maths or Science subject)

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

DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant IT, Maths or Science modules

Access to HE Diploma

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant IT, Maths or Science modules

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

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level IT, Maths or a Science subject or equivalent

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

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including IT, Maths or a Science subject or equivalent).

T Level

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university.

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

NTU makes contextual offers for this course to give everyone a fair chance to access their chosen degree.

Contextual offers are lower than our standard entry criteria or may be an unconditional offer for courses that require a portfolio. We also take individual circumstances into account when we receive results and may accept grades lower than our published criteria.

We use a range of data from UCAS to make our offers and more information on our approach is available at the link below.

Learn more on the Nottingham Trent University website

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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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

The tuition fees above are subject to parliamentary procedure. They haven't been confirmed yet, but we expect them to be finalised by May 2026. The level of tuition fees for the second and subsequent years of your undergraduate course may increase in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Clearing contact details

Clearing Team

Online Enquiry Form

Phone:0115 8486000

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Our Clearing Hotline is open during the following times:

Standard opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm;
Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm;

Extended opening hours (from 13 August)

Thursday 13 August: 8:00am – 9:00pm;
Friday 14 August: 8:00am – 7:00pm;
Saturday 15 August: 9:00am – 5:00pm;
Sunday 16 August: 10:00am – 2:00pm;
Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Course contact details

Applicant Enquiries Team

Ask NTU

Phone:+44(0)115 848 4200

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