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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
Our BSc Computer Science (including Foundation Year) could be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entry requirements for a three-year version of our computer science, electronic engineering and mathematics courses and you want a programme that improves your skills to support your academic performance.
Open to UK and EU applicants, this four-year course includes a Foundation Year (known as Year Zero) which is delivered by our Essex Pathways Department followed by a further three years of study in our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering.
During Year Zero you will study on our Computer Science, Electronic Engineering and Mathematics Pathway which will cover topics such as statistical analysis and modelling, and computer programming. At the end of Year Zero all students who pass the Computer Science, Electronic Engineering and Mathematics Pathway will have a choice of which course to progress with. As well as BSc Computer Science, students on the Computer Science, Electronic Engineering and Mathematics Pathway could also study BSc Computer Games, BSc Mathematics or BEng Electronic Engineering.
From Year One of BSc Computer Science you will choose from a wide choice of optional modules and specialise in areas as diverse as assistive technologies, computer games, artificial intelligence, evolutionary computation, Big Data and robotics. If you have a good ability to think in a computational way, you'll be perfect for our course.
You also acquire key skills for computer science in the areas of:
Algorithm analysis and basic computability
Software engineering
Java language principles and application programming interfaces
That's why we are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in computer science (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Programming at Essex
Teaching someone to programme is about opening a door. In Year 1 at Essex you will study a module that introduces you to programming using Python. We assess your ability to think in a programmatic way in the very first week of term and if you require additional support, we offer classes which will boost your skills and confidence with programming.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DDD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
72 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMP Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
To include 2 full A-levels (or equivalent)
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Including Standard Level Mathematics or Maths Studies grade 4 or above (if not taken at Higher Level). Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
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Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£20,475 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£20,475 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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