BSc (Hons) Computer Science Bachelor's degree at Middlesex University
BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Middlesex University is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. Middlesex University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and this programme received Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF…
About this course
Middlesex University’s Computer Science BSc in London equips you with programming, computing, and real-world tech skills for an exciting tech career. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Computer Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Middlesex University, based in Hendon Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Computer science graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Computer Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Stronger evidence Published sample: 265. Cohort 2021-22. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- ProgrammingCompulsory30 credits
Module details
In this module you will learn the key foundational concepts in programming and will apply your knowledge to construct, analyse and debug programs.
- Design and Development of ApplicationsCompulsory30 credits
Module details
In this module you will design and develop software applications that reinforce computer programming concepts. You'll gain insights into the lifecycle of software development, system specification design, user interface and software prototyping and evaluation in a supported and structured environment.
- Foundations of ComputingCompulsory30 credits
Module details
This module teaches you the fundamental knowledge and principles computer science theory, such as discrete mathematics, propositional logic and graph theory. You will study the existing fundamental algorithms that are ubiquitous across computer networking and programming, gaining insights into their application in real-world computing systems.
- Systems and ArchitectureCompulsory30 credits
Module details
This module provides you with a practical understanding of the organisation of computer-based systems, from small-scale (for example gates, processors and memory), through the medium-scale (for example personal computer organisation), to large-scale (for example the internet).
Year 2 5 modules
- Object-oriented ProgrammingCompulsory30 credits
Module details
In this module you will learn the concepts object-oriented programming, including the fundamentals of objects, classes, inheritance, composition, encapsulation and polymorphism. You will learn some basic object-oriented design principles and patterns and will be able to design, implement non-trivial object-oriented programs.
- Operating Systems and Computer NetworksCompulsory30 credits
Module details
In this module you will have practical experience in Operating System Management using a 64-bit Linux system, adopting active learning and reinforcing material covered in workshops. You will learn fundamental networking skills, exploring OSI and TCP/IP models, switching, and routing concepts, laying a strong foundation for understanding network layers.
- Software Engineering Management and DevelopmentCompulsory30 credits
Module details
In this module you will build on the programming fundamentals you learned in your first year, through studying the software development process, software engineering tools and techniques and analysis of algorithms and data structures. You will learn about designing, implementing, testing, profiling, and optimising software, for polished, accurate and efficient execution. You will apply several software engineering tools and methodologies to the design, oversight, testing and profiling phases of
- Web Applications and DatabasesCompulsory30 credits
Module details
In this module you will gain practical experience developing dynamic websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You'll learn how to store client-side data and get first-hand experience of web services and the server-side data storage, considering the needs of a wide and diverse range of stakeholders.
- Supervised Industrial PlacementOptional120 credits
Module details
You will undertake a relevant work placement to gain work experience in a technical employment role, applying your theoretical knowledge to practical problems and providing solutions. You will develop your professional qualities, communication skills and work in a management structure and as part of a team. A placement is the opportunity to learn independently and develop the maturity required to perform well in your final year. Placements are a minimum of nine months and a maximum of 15 months.
Year 3 7 modules
- Advanced Topics in Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceCompulsory30 credits
Module details
In this module you'll gain a deep insight into the evolving and complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science technologies. You will gain a nuanced understanding of the latest advances in data science, machine learning, algorithms, deep learning, techniques and natural language processing, and their practical applications. You will critically evaluate and skilfully apply these cutting-edge technologies in a variety of real-world scenarios. You will also learn about equality,
- Undergraduate Individual ProjectCompulsory30 credits
Module details
This is your opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience from other modules with an individual project. It must incorporate a solution to a computer science or IT problem or to a theoretical research problem relevant to the computer science or IT discipline.
- Artificial IntelligenceOptional30 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to a range of AI theories and techniques, including the most used algorithms for search space and optimisation approaches. You will appraise and critically evaluate each algorithm for effectiveness metrics and learn how to implement these techniques, to enhance your software development knowledge and skills.
- Business IntelligenceOptional30 credits
Module details
Descriptive data models can be used to gain a better understanding of overall organisation and predictive data models inform decision making in all aspects of business. In this module you will learn techniques and approaches used to capture, store and analyse organisational business intelligence data. You will learn about information retrieval, data presentation, pattern recognition techniques and data models that can be used in business intelligence applications.
- Full Stack DevelopmentOptional30 credits
Module details
In this module you will develop a deep understanding of the latest full stack programming techniques, frameworks and methodologies used by industry to develop the next generation software, for deployment on a wide range of devices and systems. You will learn the three fundamental components of a complete architecture for a software application: front-end, back-end, and system administration. You will investigate, develop and deploy the latest programming language standards, which are fundamental
- Testing and verificationOptional30 credits
Module details
Computer systems are almost never perfect. They make mistakes, they crash and hang and the implications range from minor to catastrophic. In this module you will look at the different concepts of correct, and use practical examples to examine automatic and user-guided methods to find potential problems within systems. Finally you will learn and apply methods for ensuring that no problems can occur within a system.
- User Design ExperienceOptional30 credits
Module details
In this module you will learn fundamental concepts and practical techniques for considering the user perspective when designing products and services. You will learn how to analyse the user experience through user characteristics and their tasks, and the technical, organisational and physical environment in which products or systems operate.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course equips you with programming, computing, and real-world tech skills for an exciting tech career. A typical Computer Science degree moves from foundations to specialist options and a final project. You'll usually start with Programming Fundamentals (imperative and object-oriented programming in languages such as Python and Java), Computer Systems & Architecture, and Discrete Mathematics for Computing. In your second year, a course like this normally covers Algorithms & Data Structures, Databases & Software Engineering (data modelling, SQL and building maintainable systems), and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. In the final year, you'll specialise in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, systems & networks, or human-computer interaction, complete Security & Networks study, and undertake a substantial individual software project.
Who it's for
Most entrants to this course hold another higher-education qualification; 65% of accepted students came in with prior higher-education experience. The part-time mode suits those balancing study with work or other commitments.
Careers & job market
Across Computer Science courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of working graduates, 75% are in highly skilled work or further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £25,000 to £35,000; after 3 years, £23,375 to £33,000; and after 5 years, £29,750 to £42,000. The course offers specialisations such as Software Engineering, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Web & Mobile, Cloud & DevOps, Games, and HCI.
University & format
Middlesex University is a University based at its Hendon Campus in London, founded in 1973. The BSc (Hons) Computer Science is taught part-time in English. The course is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, degrees are nationally recognised. The university holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Work placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 65% |
| Other | 30% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Middlesex University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Computer Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £25,000 – £39,500 | 265 |
| 3 years after | £26,500 | £20,000 – £32,000 | 25 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £19,500 – £38,500 | 20 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 265. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / Junior DeveloperFirst engineering role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Software EngineerShipping features end-to-end · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Lead EngineerOwning systems and mentoring · 5–9 yrs
- 4Principal / Engineering ManagerArchitecture or leading teams · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Computer Science nationally
National figures for Computer Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 265. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Computer Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,820 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 40; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Computer Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Boilerplate and scaffolding code
- First-pass tests and docs
- Routine debugging and refactors
- Standard data wrangling
More human than ever
- System design and architecture trade-offs
- Reviewing and owning correctness & security
- Translating fuzzy problems into software
- Leading delivery and mentoring
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Computer Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Tech companies
- Banks & fintech
- Consultancies
- Government (GDS) & startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Computer Science graduates.
Software Developer Placement Programme No experience neededIT Online LearningSoftware Developer - .NET & Azure for Green Energy ProjectsOfgemSoftware Developer Backend (SFIA5)ZaiziSoftware Developer (Mobile Apps) in Guildford - ECM Selection (Holdings) LimitedJava Script WorksSoftware Developer (Contract) – Higher Education Projects (UK)Burman RecruitmentSoftware Developer – Distributed Scheduling & Workload OrchestrationCGG Services (UK) LimitedIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.4 out of 10: NSS 88.3% · in work or study 80% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Middlesex University
Computing across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Hendon Campus
1,980 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Computer Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Middlesex University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,200 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Middlesex University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Middlesex University and gov.uk before you apply.
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