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Aston University, Birmingham

UCAS Code: G400 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,B-C,C,C

Any subject: BBB: Standard offer. BBC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. BCC: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer). Including a listed STEM (c) subject: BBC: including one of the listed STEM (c) subjects - Standard offer. BCC: including one of the listed STEM (c) subjects and if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. CCC: including one of the listed STEM (c) subjects - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer). STEM (c) subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Electronics.

Access to HE Diploma

D:21,M:24,P:0

Any subject: 21 Distinction credits and 24 Merit credits at Level 3 in any subject. OR 15 Distinction credits and 30 Merit credits at Level 3, including at least 15 credits of STEM (c) subject units. STEM (c) subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Electronics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

31

Any subject: 31overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level subjects. OR 29 overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects, including a STEM (c) subject. STEM (c) subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Electronics.

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

DDM

Any subject: DDM. For BTEC combinations please view Aston's website.

T Level

D

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Onsite Construction - Digital Business Services - Digital Production, Design and Development - Digital Support Services - Education and Childcare - Health - Healthcare Science - Science - Management and Administration - Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing - Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing - Accounting - Legal Services - Finance - Agriculture, Land Management and Production - Animal Care and Management - Catering - Craft and Design - Media, Broadcast and Production - Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy

UCAS Tariff

96-120

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About this course

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2025

Subject

Computer science

**Overview**

Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) to achieve a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) qualification, this course prepares you for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector.

This programme is meticulously designed to teach you the fundamentals of computer science that can be applied to the latest trends, to keep you ahead of the curve. From mastering code to exploring the world of AI, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills that top tech employers look out for.

We know theory alone won't cut it in the real world, so this course prioritises practical experience through real-world projects, placements, and industry collaborations to help you build a strong portfolio before you graduate.

**Assessment**

The BSc Computer Science degree employs a range of authentic assessment methods, including presentations, coursework, quizzes, and exams. We make sure to coordinate deadlines to ensure you have a manageable workload.

The assessment methods will reflect the most effective and relevant way to review your performance for each module. Therefore, each module will be assessed in a variety of ways to reflect your knowledge from that module and how you would apply it in the real world.

**Key course benefits**

- Accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP), the British Computer Society's Chartered qualification, this gives students the right to join the British Computer Society (BCS), the principal organisation for IT professionals in the UK

- Our Computer Science degree is Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Prospects "On-Track (Complete University Guide, 2023).

- Ranked 13th in the UK for median earnings on average £33,200 in the first year after graduation (LEO, 2023)

- Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects.

Assessment methods

The BSc Computer Science degree employs a range of authentic assessment methods, including presentations, coursework, quizzes, and exams. We make sure to coordinate deadlines to ensure you have a manageable workload.

The assessment methods will reflect the most effective and relevant way to review your performance for each module. Therefore, each module will be assessed in a variety of ways to reflect your knowledge from that module and how you would apply it in the real world.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
International
£21,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Aston University, Birmingham

Department:

School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

78%
Computer science

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Computer science

Teaching and learning

68%
Staff make the subject interesting
86%
Staff are good at explaining things
74%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
79%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

80%
Library resources
78%
IT resources
80%
Course specific equipment and facilities
71%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

93%
UK students
7%
International students
86%
Male students
14%
Female students
84%
2:1 or above
12%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
C

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Computer science

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£27,000
med
Average annual salary
91%
med
Employed or in further education
79%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

65%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
10%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
7%
Business, research and administrative professionals

This is a newly-classified subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. The subject is linked to important and growing computing industries, and over time we can expect more students to study them — there could be opportunities that open up for graduates in these subjects as the economy develops over the next few years.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Computer science

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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£36k

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£30k

£43k

£43k

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You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

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Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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