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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science
University of Reading
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science course at University of Reading.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent.
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 | £29,950 per year |
| International | £29,950 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G400
Here's what University of Reading says about its Computer Science course.
Develop valuable, sought-after computing knowledge and skills, and set yourself on the path to a wide range of professions, with our BSc Computer Science degree.
Reading has the fourth highest number of digital tech organisations in the UK ("UK’s Top Digital Tech Cities", March 2020, The Data City) and in 2023 ranked 2nd in The Data City’s list of UK AI hotspots. From start-ups and SMEs to multinational companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco Systems and Intel, future employers are right on your doorstep.
You'll join the University of Reading’s Department of Computer Science, where 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Computer Science and Informatics).
This three-year course focuses on the essential skills and knowledge needed to give you a head start in a computing or computer-related career.
For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/computer-science-ug/bsc-computer-science
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Systems Engineering
Location
Main Site | Reading
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
October 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure.
Sample modules for this course include:
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Databases
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Operating Systems and Networking
- Image Analysis and Visual Intelligence
- Blockchain and Security.
The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.
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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 University of Reading 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
84%
high
Teaching on my course
84%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
70%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
95%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
61%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
93%
high
Academic support
93%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
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?
90%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Reading. These students are taking Computer Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Computer Science at University of Reading.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Reading graduates who took Computer Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.1k
First year after graduation
£39.8k
Third year after graduation
£44.5k
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 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
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