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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Stag Hill
Full Time
SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Stag Hill
Full time
SEP-24
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Surrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for computer science, with an excellent record for graduate employability: 100 per cent of our computer science undergraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes survey 2022, HESA). We are ranked 3rd in the UK for information technology in the National Student Survey 2022.We also run an award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which gives students industry experience and prepares them for roles in various sectors.Our BSc in Computer Science provides you with a solid foundation for designing the next generation of computational systems. It will also enable you to analyse and resolve issues with the latest software programs.You’ll be taught by academics at the forefront of their field and you’ll have opportunities to attend lectures from industry experts.
What you will studyThis course will develop your understanding of the concepts and principles that form the basis of computing systems.We’ll provide you with the balance of knowledge and skills you need to design, implement and troubleshoot software and complex systems to a professional standard.You may choose to complete a Professional Training placement, which will give you invaluable industry experience and opportunities to apply theory to real-world scenarios.You’ll explore a wide range of topics, including:Artificial intelligenceComputational mathematicsComputer securityObject-oriented programming.This will involve using languages and tools such as Java, C++, Android, SQL, Python, MATLAB and assembler, plus specialist hardware such as Raspberry Pi computers.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
ABB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
33 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Overall: ABBWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Overall: AABBB Required Subjects: Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - B
Overall: ABBRequired Subjects: Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - B
Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit, and A-level Mathematics grade B.Required Subjects: Modules must be in relevant subjects. Also A level Mathematics grade B.
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade B(5).
Overall: 33 Required Subjects:HL5/SL6 in Mathematics (Analysis and approaches at HL/SL or Applications and interpretation at HL). GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths Studies, SL4.
Overall: DDD BTEC Extended Diploma and A level Mathematics grade BRequired Subjects:BTEC must be in a relevant subject. Also A level Mathematics grade B.
Overall: Pass with ABB overall from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. Required Subjects: A level Mathematics.GCSE or Equivalent: Completion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalents within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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9,250 per year
Students from England
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26,000 per year
Students from EU
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26,000 per year
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