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Computing Science

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  • Undergraduate
CU London (Dagenham)
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Course summary

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

The rise in 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 degree is designed to introduce you to work in this exciting and constantly changing field. Throughout the course, we teach the academic, professional and personal skills required to develop within this evolving industry.

  • With a computer science degree, you can explore a range of specialisms depending on your career goals. Industries looking for talented programmers include AI, computer security, machine learning, healthcare, and financial services

Why you should study this course

We offer a style of education which is flexible and designed to fit around your life, allowing you to benefit from a modern, forward-thinking higher education institution, reinforced by the quality and reputation of Coventry University.

  • We aim to provide career-focused courses, coupled with placement opportunities to help prepare you for the world of work.

  • We are dedicated to making higher education accessible and enjoyable to everyone.

  • We cover one module at a time, allowing you to become a specialist in each topic before moving on to the next.

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.

https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cul/course-structure/hnc-hnd-degree/computing-science/?term=2026-27

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1:
Networking
Operating Systems
Information Security
Problem Solving and Programming

Year 2:
Computer Hardware
Human Computer Interaction and Web Development
Algorithms and Data Structures
Communications

Final year:
Big Data
Internet of Things
Contemporary Issues in Computing
Project

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • CU London (Dagenham)
  • CU Scarborough

Study options

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

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Application codes

Institution code:
C85

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Application codes

Institution code:
C85

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

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 104

104 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
Contact us via our website to find out more.

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.

Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.

Learn more on the Coventry 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

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 .

Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,575 fee (£1,900 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.

For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.

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