Computer Science (with Foundation Year option) Bournemouth University (BU)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 5 years | September, January | £9535.00 year per | £20685.00 year per |
September 2026 entry:
- £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI)
- £20,685 (Int'l) per year
- Placement year: For all fee regions the placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual University tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.
- Foundation year: £9,535 (UK/ROI/CI) £20,685 (Int'l)
For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding
Course overview
Specialise in software development while also having the opportunity to cover a broad range of emerging topics, preparing you for an exciting career in computing.
We offer a January intake for this course, which is specifically designed for international students, offering a unique opportunity to seamlessly join our main course while receiving tailored support to prepare you for your second year. For more information and to apply, please visit the course page on our website.
Why study BSc (Hons) Computer Science at BU?
- Develop the versatility and personal qualities to combine software development and theoretical aspects of computer science to meet the most versatile and broadest needs of employers in a global context
- Build and improve your applied technical skills with a strong appreciation of a wider range of computing topics to develop a broad range of computer applications and solutions for any organisation
- Study and practice in our state-of-the-art speciality labs with enterprise grade hardware and fully virtualisation ready enterprise level infrastructure
- Engage in a series of practical industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and the world
- Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one
- You'll be qualified to work as an IT professional in a variety of roles, ranging from software engineer/developer to AI researcher, front-end developer or DevOps engineer.
Course accreditation
Following our recent UG course periodic review completed in 2022, we are currently working with BCS to accredit all new courses with a view for all courses to have backdated accreditation to the first year they started running.
Entry requirements for this course
Contact Bournemouth University (BU) to find course entry requirements.
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