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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
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Develop valuable, sought-after computing knowledge and skills, and set yourself on the path to a wide range of professions, with our BSc Computer Science degree.Reading has the fourth highest number of digital tech organisations in the UK ("UK’s Top Digital Tech Cities", March 2020, The Data City) and in 2023 ranked 2nd in The Data City’s list of UK AI hotspots. From start-ups and SMEs to multinational companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco Systems and Intel, future employers are right on your doorstep.You'll join the University of Reading’s Department of Computer Science, where 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Computer Science and Informatics).This three-year course focuses on the essential skills and knowledge needed to give you a head start in a computing or computer-related career.For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/computer-science-ug/bsc-computer-science
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
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
D Grades / Points required
No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent.
No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent.
No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent.
No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent.
No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent.
No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent.
No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent.
No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent.
No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent.
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£29,950 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.
£29,950 per year
Students from International
£29950 Per year
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