University of Sussex

BSc Computer Science with an industrial placement year

University of Sussex

Course overview

The BSc Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) at the University of Sussex offers a four-year full-time programme in which students spend three years studying core computing topics before undertaking a one-year placement in industry. Students learn the fundamentals of software development, algorithms, data structures, and systems engineering, progressing to more advanced areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics, all supported by the university’s high-spec Future Technologies Labs.

Students learn through lectures, seminars, laboratory work and project tasks and are assessed through coursework, group assignments, individual projects and exams, while the placement year gives you practical industry experience. The BSc Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) at the University of Sussex is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), meeting the academic requirement for Chartered IT Professional status, and if students are unable to secure a placement, they may transfer into the three-year non-placement variant.

Entry requirements

Candidates for the BSc Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) in the University of Sussex are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their academic or professional background with an academic or employer. Applicants have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are expected to hold strong secondary school qualifications, such as A-levels with grades such as ABB.
  • Applicants should also have mathematics at GCSE grade 6 or B or above, or grade 5 if taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's minimum English language requirements, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in every section.
  • Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) at the University of Sussex may pursue careers such as:

  • Software Developer
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analyst
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer
  • IT Consultant

Cost of study

The international tuition fee for the BSc Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) from the University of Sussex is £27,300 per year.

Admission

University of Sussex BSc Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) applicants should visit the university's application portal. You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.

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