Computing BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Clifton Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Clifton Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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This course is highly practical and provides a strong grounding in computing fundamentals. It gives you a comprehensive understanding of database systems, e-commerce, business information systems and Internet technologies.The range of employment opportunities for computing graduates continues to increase. This course provides a thorough and broad education in computing for industry. Graduates have advanced skills in the development of software and are able to design and manage complex ...Read more

This course is highly practical and provides a strong grounding in computing fundamentals. It gives you a comprehensive understanding of database systems, e-commerce, business information systems and Internet technologies.The range of employment opportunities for computing graduates continues to increase. This course provides a thorough and broad education in computing for industry. Graduates have advanced skills in the development of software and are able to design and manage complex information systems.


Why study Computing at Nottingham Trent University?

- We’re one of the top universities for offering placements. All courses offer the opportunity to get work experience giving you the real-life experience employers are looking for. Recent placements include Vauxhall, Walt Disney, IBM, Rolls Royce and Microsoft.- We’re delivering research with impact – our Computing and Technology staff contribute to research activity in a number of areas. NTU has been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for research – the highest award achievable.- We provide innovative courses. We hold accreditations from the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, guaranteeing that our courses are relevant to industry.- We have inspiring learning environments. You’ll also have access to specialist centres which have facilities including games console labs, networking and security labs, human-interactive technology and stereo-projection.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Affaan
09 Feb 25

The university always strives to bring cultures together and make everyone from every background feel comfortable and welcomed to the university and UK itself, they always have..Read more

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Divine
30 Jan 25

Best part of my uni experience is the learning…worst party Is there aren’t a lot of social events, I also hate the way they teach especially in computer science because they teach..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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

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T Level:

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104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including IT or Science subject)

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including an IT or Science subject)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant IT or Science modules

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level IT or a Science subject or equivalent

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including IT or a Science subject or equivalent).

DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant IT or Science modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
43%
Information & Communication technology
28%
Computing
26%
Physics
21%
Business Studies
14%
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Affaan
09 Feb 25
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
The university always strives to bring cultures together and make everyone from every background feel comfortable and welcomed to the university and UK itself, they always have...
Read more
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Divine
30 Jan 25
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Best part of my uni experience is the learning…worst party Is there aren’t a lot of social events, I also hate the way they teach especially in computer science because they teach...
Read more
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the most popular universities in the UK, with a worldwide reputation for excellence....

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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Beeston  0.7 miles away
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