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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science
Canterbury Christ Church University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science course at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
One Level 3 should be a Numerate Level e.g. Maths or Computer Science at Grade C or above. Please see our website for information
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £15,500 per year |
| International | £15,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I104
Here's what Canterbury Christ Church University says about its Computer Science course.
The main emphasis of this degree is on the development of advanced software and the use of cutting-edge ideas to enable you to work with data on a massive scale – something employers are increasingly demanding. As the use of the internet, ‘big data’, simulation, and automation continues to grow, so does the need for computer scientists and software engineers who can provide real solutions to real problems.
This course has been designed so you can meet the demands of high-performance computing in industry. You will learn software development, machine architecture, problem modelling and parallel computing – among other things.
Computer Science is an ever-expanding field of study with great opportunities for employment, further study and research in a variety of fields. This course's main emphasis is on the development of software using high performance computing and cutting-edge concepts to enable an intelligent understanding of data on a massive scale, learners are also introduced to fields like Artificial Intelligence, Web Development, Agile Software Development practices and current issues both ethically and economically in the technology sector.
After completion of your second year you will have the opportunity to undertake year in industry to allow you to develop your knowledge and skills in a business or industrial setting. This allows you to build up the practical skills desired by employers and to demonstrate your capabilities on your CV.
Following the CDIO - conceive, design, implement and operate - model of learning, you'll cover all the elements of computing projects from conception, through design and implementation to final operation and review.
The range of subjects covered in this degree have been designed to allow you to consider roles such as software developer, product manager, scrum master and UX designer, however the core skills you will learn support your evolution into a computing professional in many roles.
Location This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Law, Criminal Justice and Policing
Location
Main Site | Canterbury
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Canterbury Christ Church University students who took the Computer Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
75%
med
Teaching on my course
75%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
76%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
69%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
med
Learning opportunities
64%
low
Learning opportunities
64%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
72%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
61%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
61%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
49%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
67%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
68%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
50%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
45%
low
Academic support
68%
low
Academic support
68%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
73%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
64%
low
Organisation and management
44%
low
Organisation and management
44%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
46%
low
How well organised is your course?
41%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
46%
low
Student voice
46%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
28%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
54%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
53%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
74%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
51%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. These students are taking Computer Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Physics | E | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
| Media Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Computer Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Skilled trades occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Computer Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Science.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
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