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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Computer Science (Data Engineering)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (Data Engineering) course at London South Bank University.

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A level

112 UCAS points from A-levels

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at London South Bank University. These students are taking Computer Science (Data Engineering) or another course from the same subject area.

Computer science
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
Computer ScienceD
ChemistryD
BiologyC
Business StudiesB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: G413

Here's what London South Bank University says about its Computer Science (Data Engineering) course.

Building on our rich history of training the digital skills workforce of the future, we are delighted to launch a new Data Engineering pathway of our longstanding BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme.

Dive into the world of data engineering with this specialised degree pathway! This course will supercharge your knowledge, skills and experience in data science and data engineering, and prepare you to tackle real-world challenges in one of the most exciting fields today.

When you graduate, you'll be equipped with sought-after expertise in data engineering, which is in high demand across industries that rely on big data and analytics to drive innovation. Whether you aim to revolutionise tech, healthcare, finance, or beyond, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future with data.

Source: London South Bank University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Computer Science (Data Engineering) at London South Bank University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Informatics

Location

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus | London

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Computer science

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year

The modules you will study

Year 1 Fundamentals of Computer Science Discrete Mathematics Fundamentals of Software Development Professional Practice Introduction to Statistics Data Structures and Algorithms Year 2 Ethics, Policy and Regulation Statistics and Modelling Exploratory Data Analysis Big Data and Database Systems Software Engineering Visual Analytics Sandwich year

Optional placement year Year 3/4 Data Scrapping and Text Mining Data Mining and Big Data Analytics Big Data Platforms and Applications Artificial Intelligence Project

London South Bank University student reviews

(3.4)
Based on 72 reviews from London South Bank University's students and alumni
5 star
23%
4 star
34%
3 star
14%
2 star
16%
1 star
12%
All reviews

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3rd year student

2 years ago

Were not many decent societies and hardly anyone turned up to them. Several plans were cancelled due to high costs of trips and also covid issues

(2)
Student Union

3rd year student

2 years ago

Could have been better if I went to a different university

(1)
University life

3rd year student

2 years ago

Hardly any assistance and several economic issues making essential shopping even difficult

(1)
Finance

3rd year student

2 years ago

Staff email response were quick

(4)
Support

3rd year student

2 years ago

Library was very dated and often full.

(1)
Facilities

3rd year student

2 years ago

Quality of teaching was good but lacked efficiency as there were several network issues. Timetable was so far apart like having a seminar very early in the morning and a 7 hour gap until the next lecture, there were very limited things to do around campus and it wouldn’t be practical to go home eith...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at London South Bank University

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 London South Bank University students who took the Computer Science (Data Engineering) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Computer science

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

90%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

88%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

82%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

82%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

93%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

75%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

82%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

88%

high

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

82%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

med

Student information

See who's studying at London South Bank University. These students are taking Computer Science (Data Engineering) or another course from the same subject area.

Computer science
Mode of study
Full-time89%Part-time11%
Gender ratio
Female20%Male80%
Where students come from
International53%UK47%
Student performance
2:1 or above59%
Number of students410
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about London South Bank University graduates who took Computer Science (Data Engineering) - or another course in the same subject area.

Computer science

Graduate statistics

75%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

35%

Information Technology Professionals

20%

Managers, directors and senior officials

10%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from London South Bank University graduates who took Computer Science (Data Engineering) - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Earnings

£25.2k

First year after graduation

£25.9k

Third year after graduation

£29.4k

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 (Data Engineering).

Source: LEO

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

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