Our BSc Computer Science degree forms the core of our teaching portfolio. It focuses upon how computers work, and how they may be used to solve real-world problems. You will develop a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of computer science, including appreciations of the interaction between hardware and software; and understanding of humancomputer interaction and the sociological impact of information technology; and knowledge of the professional standards and ethics of the computer industry, together with the skills and confidence to react to its ever-increasing rate of change.
The course is designed to produce high-quality graduates who command a sound technical knowledge of the broad aspects of computer science. You will gain an appreciation of current computing practice so that you can apply the skills you have learned immediately after graduation, whether during further studies or employment. The course also provides an understanding of the nature of computer science as an academic discipline.
Our Foundation courses give you another way to study for an undergraduate degree.
A level |
BBC, including a science subject (mathematics, computing, physics, chemistry, economics or statistics) If you don’t have any of these listed science subjects we then require a grade B in GSCE mathematics | |
IB Diploma |
28 points, including 5 points in mathematics (SL) | |
STPM |
B+B+B, including mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am | |
UEC |
4 As, including mathematics and grade B in 2 other academic subjects, excluding Chinese language | |
SAM/AUSMAT/HSC |
ATAR (UAI)/TER/ENTER 82 | |
Canadian Pre-U |
80% average based on 6 subjects including mathematics | |
Foundation |
Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme including all computer science modules | |
Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
IELTS: |
6.0 (with no elements below 5.5) |
TOEFL (iBT): |
79 (with no elements below 19) |
PTE (Academic): |
55 (minimum 51) |
SPM: |
grade B+ |
1119 (GCE O): |
grade C |
GCSE/IGCSE: |
grade C |
UEC: |
grade B3 |
IB English A1 or A2 (SL or HL): |
4 points |
IB English B HL: |
4 points |
IB English B SL: |
5 points |
IELTS and TOEFL test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test
Note 1. Level 4 options: Students who achieve a Part I (Year 2) average (which may include resit marks) of at least 55% may take other suitable Level 4 Computer Science modules.
Note 2. All students must take at least 100 credits of Computer Science modules at level 3 or above. In total up to 20 credits may be taken outside of the school and/or at a lower level (Part I (Year 2), Group 1) subject to approval by the Course Director.
The Foundation in Science is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees offered within the Faculty of Science. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, mathematics, critical thinking and study skills.
Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such as chemistry, ecology, computer programming or psychology.
Source : The University of Nottingham