BSc Computer Science

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.

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is a well-established UK institution with over 50 years of experience. With around 17,000 students from 100 countries, CCCU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including Accounting, Nursing, Engineering, Business, Arts, Social Sciences, and Law. 

The university is recognised for its world-leading research and provides excellent learning resources and modern facilities, such as a Centre for Music, superb workshop and exhibition spaces, and a sports centre, all located in the historic city of Canterbury.

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.

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.

Canterbury Christ Church University offers various scholarships to international students. The International Student Scholarship provides a £1,500 fee reduction per year for full-time international undergraduate students paying the standard international tuition fee of £15,500. The Sanctuary Scholarship offers a tuition fee reduction and £1,200 annual stipend for students with asylum seeker or refugee status in the UK.

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

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.