Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Computer Science

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

This BSc in Computer Science is a three-year full-time program starting in September 2025 at Canterbury. It focuses on advanced software development and cutting-edge concepts for large-scale data management.

The course covers areas like machine architecture, problem modelling, and parallel computing, preparing students for high-performance computing demands in the industry.

The program combines lectures, tutorials, online resources, workshops, and practical labs with small group work, following the CDIO model. Assessments include coursework, project work, class tests, and evaluations of practical applications, software, reports, presentations, and individual studies. An optional industry year is also available.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and a detailed research proposal, with an optional CV, to show their suitability for the course.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Applicants typically need A-level grades of BBC. 
  • GCSE requirements usually include English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) or equivalent.

English Proficiency: 

  • Applicants need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with no individual component score below 5.5. 
  • PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.
  • The University offers pre-sessional English language courses to help you reach the necessary level.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Computer Science programme are set for potential career paths as:

  • Software Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Web Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • IT Consultant

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the BSc Computer Science programme at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500 per year for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Admission

Applicants who wish to apply for the BSc Computer Science programme can do so through UCAS. For further Assistance, you can speak to our trained advisors.

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