Computer Science: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Plymouth, UK

Computer Science

UK

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What will I learn?

Technology has revolutionised the way we live, build, work, shop, learn and even access medical  care. On this forward-looking degree, you’ll get hands-on skills across a range of topics including coding, algorithms, database and software development, cyber security, networks and social, legal and ethical aspects of IT. You will study advances in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, virtual reality and smart devices for our homes. You can enhance your CV with a work placement with well-known brands and industry leaders such as the  BBC, the Met Office, Microsoft, the National Physical Laboratory or Nestle to open up a wide range of career possibilities.Keeping pace with emerging and evolving technologies is one of our biggest challenges. Artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, robots and drones, the list goes on. New and optimised technologies and systems will continue to shape a modern and progressive society.3 years (plus optional placement) Full Time.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,100.00 (19,72,107) per year
Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Plymouth Campus

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

UCAS tariff 120 - 128 GCSE: English C/4 and mathematics grade B/5. If you have a grade C/4 in mathematics please contact admissions team. A levels:120-128 points from minimum of 2 A levels in any subject. Excluding general studies. International Baccalaureate: 27-30 overall 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM – science related subjects: IT, Humanities, Engineering, Software Development, IT Practitioners, Business, Computing, Science (GCSE English C/4 and mathematics grade B/5. If you have a grade C/4 in mathematics please contact admissions team). BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All Access courses: 33 credits at merit and/or distinction and to include at least 12 level 3 credits in mathematics with merit. Including a minimum of GCSE English and Mathematics grade C/4. T level: Merit to Distinction depending on the Mathematics units studying within the T level pathways. TOEFL IBT – 76 Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18 IELTS – 6.0 Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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