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Computer Science (With Year in Industry)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time with year in industry
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

As the use of the internet, ‘big data’, simulation, and automation continues to grow, so does the need for computing scientists who can provide real solutions to real problems.

This course has been designed so you can meet the demands of high-performance computing in industry. You will learn software development, machine architecture, problem modelling and parallel computing – among other things.

The main emphasis of this degree is on the development of advanced software and the use of cutting-edge ideas to enable you to work with data on a massive scale – something employers are increasingly demanding.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I105
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Entry Requirements: A typical offer would be
BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent.
One of the A levels should be a Numerate Level e.g. Maths or Computer Science at Grade C or above or equivalent.
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A level BBC

One of the A levels should be a Numerate Level e.g. Maths or Computer Science at Grade C or above.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM

One Level 3 should be a Numerate Level e.g. Maths or Computer Science.
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Access to HE Diploma D: 15 credits M: 30 credits

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Scottish Higher

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 29 points

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Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Home (UK) Fees

The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535.

International Tuition Fees (including EU fees)

Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2025/26 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2025/26 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding

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