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Computing Science

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  • Undergraduate
2 Campuses
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

You can choose to study this course in London or Scarborough.

Computing science is the study of the theory, experimentation, and engineering used in the design and use of computers. The rapid adoption of digital technology has increased the demand for highly skilled professionals with a thorough understanding of key computing technologies, combined with the practical skills to solve software issues.

This course will provide you with the opportunity to explore computing science from both an academic and a practical perspective. You will draw upon and develop a detailed knowledge of subject-related theory, technology, development methods and a range of professional and intellectual skills.

The varied computing science industry means that upon graduation, you could expand into several specialist areas. Possible career paths include mobile and software application development, video game designing, database administration, web development, network and computer systems administration and IT security.

If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing Science. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing Science.

For the most up-to-date information about course modules or sandwich years, please visit our website.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • CU London (Dagenham)
  • CU Scarborough

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 03/2026
  • 06/2026
  • 05/2026

Application codes

Course code:
I102
Institution code:
C85

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Application codes

Course code:
I102
Institution code:
C85

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This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
This course and 10 other computing courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Coventry University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCD Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDE
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

95% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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80 Go onto work and study

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