Computing BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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**Course Overview**On our challenging and practical accredited BSc (Hons) Computing course you’ll examine the application of innovative technology to solve commercial and industrial computing problems.**Why study with us**- 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 ...Read more


Course Overview

On our challenging and practical accredited BSc (Hons) Computing course you’ll examine the application of innovative technology to solve commercial and industrial computing problems.


Why study with us

- 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 you’ll work as teams to develop a new app and use it in a competitive yet supportive environment.- After completing your second year you can undertake a 48-week sandwich placement in industry – most are based in the UK, but there are opportunities to work abroad as well.


What you'll do

- No previous computing experience is required on this course. We’ll help you develop all the essential skills you need for a successful career.- We’ll develop your technical, business and people-oriented skills so that when you graduate, you’ll be career-ready.- If you’re a part-time student we’ll try to make sure that your timetabled classes are in blocks, freeing up the rest of your time for independent study, work, childcare, etc.


Accreditations

- The BCS are the professional body for computing and provide recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS.- We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.


Future Careers

This qualification can open doors to a huge range of careers and enable you to make your mark in the digital revolution as it transforms every aspect of the world around us.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
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81st
CUG Ranking
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99th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
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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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Kashish
05 Mar 24

Organizational Efficiency: Some students have reported issues with the administrative and organizational aspects of the university. Improving communication and administrative..Read more

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Sophia
18 Feb 24

Studying at UClan University has been an enriching experience from the start. The university offers a diverse range of programs taught by knowledgeable and supportive faculty..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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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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96 to 112 UCAS points at A2

96 to 112 UCAS points

96 to 112 UCAS points

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96 to 112 UCAS points

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

96 to 122 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects

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Computer Science

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

Information & Communication technology
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Computing
25%
Business Studies
22%
Mathematics
21%
English Language
13%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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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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16,500 per year

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) 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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