BSc (Hons) Computer Science Bachelor's degree at Oxford Brookes University
BSc (Hons) Computer Science at OBU is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. Oxford Brookes holds Bronze status in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) and ranks 45th overall in the Complete University…
About this course
Computer Science, BSc (Hons), degree course from the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics at Oxford Brookes University From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Computer Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at OBU, based in Oxford Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Computing graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 75% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (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)
Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 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 6 modules
- Problem Solving and ProgrammingCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Our goal is to equip you with the skills you need to create computer software. We'll take a thorough approach, helping you learn essential programming skills and gain an understanding of what's needed in the world of computer programming. Throughout this module, we'll show you how software development works in real-world applications, from industries to scientific research and business.
- Computer Science ApplicationsCompulsory30 credits
Module details
We're here to give you a meaningful introduction to key aspects of computer science that will set you up for your future studies. Throughout this module, you'll get hands-on experience with important topics like software engineering management, networking, cyber security, and a taste of Artificial Intelligence.
- Foundations of Computer SystemsCompulsory15 credits
Module details
Welcome to this module where we'll dive into the fascinating world of computer hardware and software systems. Throughout our journey, we'll equip you with the fundamental understanding you need to navigate this intricate landscape. You'll learn how computers store and process information, which is like deciphering the language of computers. It's an essential skill for anyone looking to work with software and hardware. By the end of this module, you'll have established a strong foundation in the
- Professional Programming PracticeCompulsory15 credits
Module details
You'll get hands-on experience using essential professional tools like IDEs (Integrated Development Environments), debuggers, and version control software. Think of these tools as trusty companions in the programming world. We'll also guide you on how to structure and organise your program code. This is crucial for making your code easy to understand and ensuring its correctness.
- Mathematics for ComputingCompulsory15 credits
Module details
In this module, we'll break down those intimidating mathematical ideas into understandable parts. We'll explore its structures and show how they play a crucial role in various computing applications. We won't just stick to theory. Our aim is to help you see the real-world relevance of mathematics in the field of computing. You'll discover how these mathematical ideas are applied to solve practical problems.
- Object Oriented ProgrammingCompulsory15 credits
Module details
In this module, we'll delve into the principles of designing, testing, and implementing object-oriented programs. One exciting aspect of this module is that you'll get to put these programming principles into practice by working on software development projects. Learning by doing is the best way to solidify your skills.
Year 2 7 modules
- DatabasesCompulsory15 credits
Module details
Our goal here is to make sure you gain the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data requirements for different software applications and suggest efficient solutions. We'll focus on the relational model for databases, but we won't stop there. We'll also dive into current topics in database design, implementation, and how to make the most of them.
- Applied Software EngineeringCompulsory15 credits
Module details
In this module we will explore various aspects and processes of the software engineering methodology and technology. You'll develop a set of practical tools and techniques as well as the theoretical bases for the development of modern computer applications.
- Software Development with C and C++Compulsory15 credits
Module details
In this module, you'll be equipped with the skills to become a coding wizard. You'll start by unravelling the intricacies of C programming. You'll build a solid foundation in this language, understanding its fundamentals and getting comfortable with its syntax. We'll then introduce you to some of the most essential features of C++.
- Foundations of SecurityCompulsory15 credits
Module details
You'll dive into the realms of information, computer, and network security. Where you'll unlock the secrets of how computer systems can be safeguarded from digital threats. We're going to dig into the ethical and professional dimensions too. Because in the world of cybersecurity, it's not just about coding and firewalls; it's also about making the right decisions and understanding the broader implications.
- Foundations of ComputationCompulsory15 credits
Module details
You'll explore logical and mathematical concepts that form the foundation of computation theories. Ever wondered why some problems seem much tougher than others? We'll help you grasp the idea that certain problems are inherently more challenging (in a precise way), and some problems can't be solved at all. Additionally, we'll dive into the essential concepts of formal languages and automata.
- Web Application DevelopmentCompulsory15 credits
Module details
In this module, we're going to help you learn to craft web applications from start to finish. You'll begin by exploring the art of web interface design. You'll discover how to create user-friendly, visually appealing web interfaces that engage your audience. We'll also delve into the details of programming on both the client and server sides, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the entire process.
- Data Structures and AlgorithmsCompulsory15 credits
Module details
In this module you will delve deeper into the world of programming, expanding your expertise and confidence in various key areas. This module is designed to enhance your programming skills to the point where you can confidently utilise recursion, perform effective testing, and manipulate essential data structures like graphs and trees.
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 degree from the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics covers Computer Science from first principles to specialist depth. You'll usually begin with programming fundamentals in languages such as Python and Java, computer systems and architecture, and the discrete mathematics underpinning algorithms. In Year 2, you typically progress to algorithms and data structures, databases and software engineering, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. Year 3 normally introduces specialist options, such as cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, systems and networks, human-computer interaction, or artificial intelligence, alongside security and networks, and culminates in an individual project where you design, build and evaluate a substantial software system.
Who it's for
This part-time programme suits those balancing study with work or other commitments. You'll develop practical and theoretical knowledge in computer science, with the flexibility to study at your own pace. The course accommodates learners seeking to advance their career in technology whilst maintaining professional or personal responsibilities. Part-time study allows you to apply concepts immediately in the workplace.
Careers & job market
Across Computer Science courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of completing their degree. Of those working, 75% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings data (from the Graduate Outcomes and LEO surveys) shows Computer Science graduates nationally earning £25,000–£35,000 at the 15-month point, rising to £29,750–£42,000 after five years. The course offers specialisations such as Software Engineering, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Web & Mobile, Cloud & DevOps, Games, and HCI, reflecting current industry demand.
University & format
The BSc (Hons) Computer Science is taught part-time at Oxford Brookes University, a public university in Oxford. Instruction is in English. Oxford Brookes is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; this degree is nationally recognised. The university holds a Bronze award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
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.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
What is a contextual offer? Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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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
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 (code G403). 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 OBU →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 | £28,000 | £26,000 – £34,000 | 10 |
| 3 years after | £29,000 | £22,500 – £41,000 | 15 |
| 5 years after | £44,000 | £21,500 – £55,000 | 15 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
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
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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: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. 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.
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 40% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsSOC 2020 31 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,828
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Other Educational ProfessionalsSOC 2020 232 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,130
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsSOC 2020 245 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £45,972
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: 20; response rate: 75%. 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
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. 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
85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.3 out of 10: NSS 80.7% · in work or study 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Oxford Brookes 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 Oxford Campus
900 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 OBU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £29,000 / 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 OBU’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 OBU and gov.uk before you apply.
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