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Falmouth University

UCAS Code: I100 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.

We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.

60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

T Level

P-M

P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E

UCAS Tariff

104-120

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.

a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Computer science

Join a collaborative community of creative technologists.

New immersive realities, data-rich interactions, automations and ever-more ubiquitous systems are shaping the way we operate and collaborate with each other – and computer science underpins it all.

On this Computer Science BSc, you'll gain the theoretical knowledge, hands-on experience and industry insight to become an innovative and resilient computer programming and web technology specialist. Mirroring industry practice, throughout your studies you’ll harness scientific principles and leverage advances in artificial intelligence, big data and cloud computing to create new digital products and services as part of multi-skilled teams.

Why study this course at Falmouth?
Study with an Educational Affiliate of the British Computer Society (BCS), on a course that is continually reviewed and updated to meet the demands of the future workforce
Join a supportive, collaborative community of technologists who are exploring and experimenting with cutting-edge technologies to craft unique and playful solutions to software development problems
Get expert tuition from computer science scholars and researchers working in the fields of games, web development, Internet of Things, immersion, user research and artificial intelligence
Learn to craft software in an innovative, challenge-led way, preparing you to deliver projects with real stakes in areas such as coral regeneration, rehabilitation, content pipeline automation and cultural preservation

Benefit from our reputation for creative excellence, entrepreneurial ethos and strong track record of market-led incubation, enabling you to launch your own company

Modules

This is a course focused and tailored to meet the needs of the high-growth digital sector. You’ll develop a strong foundation in computer science, helping you to produce real projects as part of multi-skilled teams, from across the Games Academy and the wider University. During your studies, you’ll explore multiple approach methods and the concept of systems thinking, learn to design and analyse algorithms to create efficient and optimised code and experiment with emerging developments within the expansive area of computer science.

Year One:
Your first year will be shared with all courses in the computing subject area. Working within the Games Academy, you'll develop a foundational knowledge of the discipline and the various branches of computer science. You’ll get a practical introduction to programming and computer technology, as well as learning about the pipelines and processes used to create engaging digital products and services..

Modules:
Principles of Computing
Digital Creativity
Development Foundations
Data Fundamentals
Individual Programming Project
Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Year Two:
The second year involves much deeper specialism in computer science, with modules in complex problem solving, web technologies, distributed systems, algorithms and optimisation and mathematics for computer scientists. You will also work in partnership with peers in Cornwall Business School on challenge-led briefs to deliver commercially-minded projects.

Modules:
Complex Problem Solving
Computational Mathematics
Web Technologies
Distributed Systems
Algorithms & Optimisation
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Year Three:
In your third year, you’ll develop greater intellectual freedom, both as an individual but also in tackling a challenge in collaboration with others.

With modules focusing on developing your personal specialism alongside stretching your collaboration skills and a rigorous module in Advanced Computer Science, at the end of this year, you’ll have experience working on multidisciplinary teams and delivering a substantial development project.

Modules:
Research & Development: Proposal
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Future Skills
Research & Development: Dissertation
Major Collaboration

As part of our process of continuous improvement, we routinely review course content to ensure that all our students benefit from a high-quality and rewarding academic experience. As such, there may be some changes made to your course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on our website. Any students affected will be informed of any changes made directly.

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through coursework only. This can take many forms, including:
Practical projects
Papers
Pitches
Portfolios

Designed to mirror industry practice, you'll be continually assessed on group projects through a group working strategy.

The Uni

Course location:

Penryn Campus

Department:

The Games Academy

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Computer science

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

90%
UK students
10%
International students
74%
Male students
26%
Female students
77%
2:1 or above
17%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
A

After graduation

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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.

100%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

30%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
26%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
13%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

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.

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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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£16k

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Post-six month graduation stats:

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Graduate field commentary:

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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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