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Computer Science

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Hardware. Software. Explore how it all works. Study new systems, new methodologies and new ways of thinking. Your creativity and originality could help drive technology forward on a degree awarded initial accreditation by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (subject to re-approval).

The computer chip in your phone has over 10,000 times the computational power of the one that took Neil Armstrong to the moon. With such advanced resources at our disposal, we have radically transformed our world for the better using a combination of software, innovative algorithms, and complex interconnected systems. You can be part of the next computing revolution with this computer science degree.

Develop essential skills for a career in computer science. Explore the bedrock of computation and mathematical theory and analysis. Discover which programming languages power global networks. Understand software development along with modern security issues and the importance of databases.

People are always looking for what’s next in computer science. Our £13m Tech Hub has the laboratories and workspaces to help you excel. You’ll apply computer science to intelligent systems, data science and complex systems, and get hands-on experience with industry-standard tools. Then take your skills and knowledge into a wide range of exciting industries and bring the future to life.

Modules

Course Modules

Please visit our website for information on available modules.

https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/computer-science-bsc/

Assessment method

You will be assessed through a combination of practical exercises, reports, essays and examinations. We want you to develop the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, therefore assessment includes both of these forms, though the emphasis is strongly on individual work.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Ormskirk (Main Campus)

Study options

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

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
CS12
Institution code:
E42
Campus name:
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

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

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
CS12
Institution code:
E42
Campus name:
Ormskirk (Main Campus)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBC-BBB

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

T Level
M

UCAS Tariff
112-120

No specific subjects are required. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is also required.

Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 24 Merit: 21

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.

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

A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3H3H3H3H3

A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers or contact our Course Enquiries Team on 01695 657000 or email study@edgehill.ac.uk. https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/study/apply/entry-requirements/

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.

We have a long-standing commitment to widening access to higher education and our entry requirements have flexibility to make appropriate offers to applicants based on their background. Most of our courses publish a tariff-point range for entry to allow flexibility to consider an applicant’s full portfolio, including any contextual information provided. We assess the entire application in our decision making and encourage applicants to provide contextual information.

Learn more on the Edge Hill 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£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.

Additional fee information

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