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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computing course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G407
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Computing course.
Computers are ingrained into our society, and we now rely on them to complete a wealth of everyday tasks. The range of industries seeking qualified and skilled computing graduates is vast, and job roles can vary, including systems administrators, front-end programmers, information systems analysts, and full-stack developers, however you plan your career path, studying Computing open doors to careers with substantial earning potential, enabling you to shape the life you want in the future.
Our Computing BSc (Hons) course is designed to help you develop your skills to enable you to embark on an interesting and rewarding career.
Our Computing degree is one of our most flexible programmes of study. You’ll learn how to design and build software that is both robust and reliable, as well as attractive to use.
Why Study Computing BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield? You’ll benefit from a strong foundation of knowledge in all aspects of computing and enjoy flexibility, selecting optional modules in the topics that interest you most. Benefit, also, from forming part of a development team, with the emphasis being on honing practical skills in software development.
In the first year, you'll study alongside students on our Computer Science and Software Engineering courses. These courses have a common first year, before moving on to cover different areas in subsequent years. If you find in your first year of studies that one area interests you more, you can request to transfer between courses. You can also gain industry experience by undertaking an industrial placement in your third year.
If you’re interested in anything from software development to programming and computer science, this Computing course will cover topics that will improve your knowledge and passion for all things STEM. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles† (for organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT, and Amazon UK), including software engineer, server and storage analyst, and senior developer.
†Source: LinkedIn
Professional Bodies Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, enrolment onto this course will help you on your way to registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and achieving Chartered Engineer status.
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computing at University of Huddersfield.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Computer Science (CEI)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,600 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,600 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Year 1 modules include: • Computing Science and Mathematics • Computer Organisation and Architecture • Computer Network Fundamentals • Project 1 • Software Design and Development.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
University of Huddersfield student reviews
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Five stars: Excellent
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There are many encouraging events, competitions and social activities.
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Our university has an excellent and supportive faculty
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My course is a blend of mechanical, Electrical and control engineering, so this engineering course unlocks the doors for many future technologies,
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield
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 University of Huddersfield students who took the Computing course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
72%
low
Teaching on my course
72%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
75%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
58%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
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?
77%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Computing or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Computing course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Huddersfield graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
86%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
66%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
62%
Information Technology Professionals
12%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
8%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Computing - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£36.5k
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 Computing.
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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Whatever you aim to do in life, it pays to get a good education. And with high standards of teaching and learning and excellent facilities, that's exactly what our students can expect from the University of Huddersfield.
Based right in the town centre and at the heart of the local community, we help thousands of people, from school leavers to those returning to education after a gap, achieve their goals each year.
We are an award-winning University. Not only are we climbing the education league tables, we are also receiving national recognition for our work across a number of different areas including being named the Times Higher Education University of the Year in 2013.
This is the perfect place to get in touch if you want to know more about the University of Huddersfield. We aim to respond to your queries as quickly as possible.
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