Computing BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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On our challenging and practical accredited BSc (Hons) Computing course youll examine the application of innovative technology to solve commercial and industrial computing problems. Your first year will be spent developing essential skills alongside students on our other Computing degree courses. After that youll get the opportunity to switch to a more specialised course of your choice or carry on, focusing on your choice of two routes from Business, Internet and Cloud, Networking, Security or ...Read more

On our challenging and practical accredited BSc (Hons) Computing course youll examine the application of innovative technology to solve commercial and industrial computing problems. Your first year will be spent developing essential skills alongside students on our other Computing degree courses. After that youll get the opportunity to switch to a more specialised course of your choice or carry on, focusing on your choice of two routes from Business, Internet and Cloud, Networking, Security or Software Development. Well give you lots of opportunities to show off your technical skills and gain vital work experience to boost your employability. This course has accreditations leading to MBCS and CITP exemption from The British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT. All graduates from this course are eligible to become Professional members (MBCS), with no further assessment. A real highlight of the course is our ‘Computing Challenge, an annual competition where youll work as teams to develop a new app and use it in a competitive yet supportive environment.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
97th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
87th
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 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
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90%
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Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Javier
10 Feb 25

The university is full of dedicated staff that will go far and beyond to help the students. The campus is right next to the city centre, and it has got quite a few new buildings..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
17 Jan 25

Lots of places to study and relax. However work load seems to be quite heavy and they expect a lot of you. Also beware if you are commuting as it takes a large portion out your..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

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

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D* - DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM - MMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (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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96 to 112 UCAS points at A2

96 to 112 UCAS points

96 to 112 UCAS points

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80 UCAS points

96 to 112 UCAS points

80 UCAS points

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Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

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

Information & Communication technology
40%
Computing
25%
Business Studies
22%
Mathematics
21%
English Language
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire is an international university that offers students progressive, modern learning pathways....

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University of Central Lancashire
Admissions Office Corporation Street Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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