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Computer Science

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What will I learn?

Develop theoretical and practical abilities in software design, development and experimentation, to become an innovative computing professional.This course is for you if you’re interested in studying computer science but want to wait until later in your degree before deciding what area to specialise in. It's a broad-ranging course providing you with the knowledge to apply computer science methods to new and emerging computing problems, and learn skills highly valued by employers.You will gain a solid foundation in computer science with rigorous theory and practical experience. The course combines software systems design, software development, interaction design, artificial intelligence, computational mathematics, computer graphics, and vision.Tailor to your interestsIn the first year, you will learn the basics of computer science, including mathematics and programming skills, followed by more advanced and specialised units in the following years. In the second year, you'll complete a group project with other students to design and build an interactive application.You can specialise in a particular field through optional units and an individual project combining your interests in a specific area of computer science. You’ll regularly meet with an academic who specialises in your chosen field.

Which department am I in?

Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Bath And North East Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Bath And North East Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We consider a range of factors when assessing your application for this course, including your previous academic performance (such as GCSEs), your personal statement, your predicted grades and the combination of subjects you study at A level (or equivalent).

GCSE requirements

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

A level Typical offer

A*A*A

A*A*A in three A levels including A in Mathematics.

A level Contextual offer

A*AA or A*A*B

A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A in Mathematics.

We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.

A level Alternative offer

A*AA or A*A*B

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

7, 7, 6 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

D*D*D plus A at A level

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

D*D*D in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.

You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification.

T level Typical offer

Distinction* and A* plus A at A Level

D* overall with grade A* in the core component in a T Level plus grade A in A Level Mathematics.

You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your T Level qualification.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AA in Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

42 credits at Distinction

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 42 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units achieved at Distinction.

 

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

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The University of Bath offers its students a world-class education, with excellent facilities in an idyllic location.

  • Ranked 8th in The Guardian University Guide, 2026
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  • Students body comprising 153 different nationalities

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