BSc Computer Science Web and Mobile Development

The BSc Computer Science (Web and Mobile Development) at the University of Suffolk is a special course that focuses on building digital apps. You begin by studying the main Computer Science degree, and then, near the end of your first year, you choose to specialise in Web and Mobile Development. When you successfully finish, your degree certificate will show this special focus.

This course is designed to give you the skills needed for a great job creating websites and mobile phone apps. The demand for people who can do this is increasing quickly, so this course will prepare you for a good career in a growing industry. Studying Computer Science (Web and Mobile Development) from the University of Suffolk will give you the specific skills to help build the digital world of the future.

You will start by learning the basic rules of web design, programming, and how to build software. This includes learning computer languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. In your second year, you will start building real applications for the internet and mobile phones. In the final year, you will complete a big project and study difficult topics such as cyber security and big data.

The University of Suffolk first began its journey in 2007 under the name University Campus Suffolk (UCS). It was initially a partnership created by two existing institutions: the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex. In 2016, the university became fully separate and adopted its current official name, the University of Suffolk. The central campus is located in the town of Ipswich. However, the university also provides courses through other colleges it works with in nearby towns.

Despite being quite a new university, the University of Suffolk has quickly gained a great reputation for quality. It received the top award of ‘University of the Year’ in the 2025 WhatUni Student Choice Awards. It was also rated very highly for both Teaching Quality and the overall Student Experience in a leading 2026 national guide. This clearly demonstrates that its students are very happy with the quality of education and their time at the university.

Grade Requirements:

To be eligible for this course, you generally need to have achieved 112 UCAS points or higher from your qualifications. This point total is typically met by achieving grades such as BBC at A-Level, a DMM in a BTEC Extended Diploma, a Merit in a T-Level, or a Pass in an Access to HE Diploma.

English Proficiency:

If English is not your first language, you are required to have an IELTS overall score of 6.0. Most importantly, you must have a minimum score of 5.5 in every individual component of the test.

The tuition fee to study the BSc Computer Science (Web and Mobile Development) at the University of Suffolk is £15,690 per year. Kindly note that tuition fees are subject to change.

The University of Suffolk provides financial aid options to ease the burden of tuition costs for international students. One such opportunity is the International Merit Scholarship. The award is given to international students who have earned excellent academic results.

This financial support is offered as a deduction from your tuition fees, usually ranging from £1,000 to £3,000. The exact amount of the reduction is based on the quality of your school marks and the level of the course you choose.

A BSc in Computer Science (Web and Mobile Development) from the University of Suffolk opens doors to exciting opportunities in career roles such as the following:

• Web Developer
• Mobile Application Developer
• Front-end/Back-end Developer
• Full-stack Developer
• Software Engineer

Applications for this course can be made through UCAS. For more information about this process, please reach out to our counsellors at AHZ.