BSc (Hons) Computer Science Bachelor's degree at Westminster
BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Westminster is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. The university holds Silver status in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), reflecting the quality of its teaching provision.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Westminster, based in Cavendish Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Computing graduates from this provider, 82% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 52% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £27,000. (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)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 82% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 81% (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 5 modules
- Computer Systems FundamentalsCore
Module details
Fundamental aspects of how a typical computer functions as a standalone entity or as part of a computer network. Covers main hardware components, Von Neumann fetch–decode–execute cycle, data and information storage, number systems (denary, binary and hexadecimal), assembly programming, operating system layer, binary number conversions and logical operations, and networking calculations.
- Foundations of Professional ComputingCore
Module details
Focuses on trends in Computer Science that attract considerable industry and academic interest. Develops critical thinking skills through research and exploration. Introduces key aspects of working as a professional in computing, including ethics, privacy, data protection, confidentiality, and professional codes of practice such as the BCS Code of Conduct.
- Mathematics for ComputingCore
Module details
In-depth exploration of mathematical concepts and theories that form the backbone of computer science and software engineering. Covers discrete mathematics, linear algebra, statistical methods, set theory, number theory, functions, matrices, vectors, graph theory, and probabilistic and statistical reasoning. Emphasises practical application of mathematical foundations in computing contexts.
- Software Development ICore
Module details
Introduction to computer programming in a high-level programming language. Concentrates on fundamentals of programming and algorithm design. Covers basic coding structures such as sequence, selection, and iteration with emphasis on practical exercises to develop programming experience and confidence.
- Web Design and DevelopmentCore
Module details
Introduces web technologies and covers theoretical and practical concepts of web development. Covers variety of commonly used Internet programming languages. Provides practical experience of web page development with emphasis on writing programs and web pages conforming to given guidelines.
Year 2 5 modules
- Software Development IICore
Module details
Develops skills in selection and implementation of problem-solving algorithms while learning Java programming language. Strengthens implementation abilities in terms of adherence to requirements, design and modelling, and sound programming principles. Covers structures and advanced programming methods including sorting, classes and methods, and sophisticated data structures such as lists, queues, and stacks.
- Client-Server ArchitecturesCore
Module details
Introduces concepts of Client/Server and Distributed Architecture. Covers implications of transition from single to distributed execution space and digital transmission of data. Analyses Client/Server Paradigm as example of Distributed System and building block of more complex architectures. Covers three main technologies: sockets and Web Services (SOAP and REST).
- Database SystemsCore
Module details
Provides solid knowledge and skills in database systems, SQL and XML. Covers logical design of relational schema, implementation in major DBMS, data manipulation using SQL, transformation and rendering of XML documents using XSLT, extraction of elements using XPath and XQuery. Explores NoSQL databases and XML databases.
- Object Oriented ProgrammingCore
Module details
Teaches fundamental ideas behind object-oriented approach to programming. Provides knowledge and practical experience in writing computer programs using object-oriented programming techniques. Covers design and implementation of object-oriented software through entire software development lifecycle.
- Agile Team ProjectCore
Module details
Provides practical work experience through participation in a team that develops a prototype for a real-life software application suggested by industry contacts. Takes participants through different managerial and technical steps of software development. Provides experience in team management, iterative software delivery using agile approach, team communication, and reflection on professional issues such as quality of project documentation, cybersecurity, ethics and code of conduct.
Modules 4 modules
- Practical Machine Learning
Module details
Provides understanding and hands-on experience in fields of machine learning and data mining, covering full life-cycle from preparing data to validating and optimising the learned model. Covers different algorithms and approaches to machine learning and data mining, and issues of using them on data sets of different sizes and complexity.
- Web Application Penetration Testing
Module details
Explores principles and practices of web application penetration testing, focusing on how attackers identify and exploit vulnerabilities in modern web systems. Adopts offensive security perspective with practical, hands-on experience in assessing and exploiting common and emerging threats, including AI-driven attacks. Emphasises ethical and legal considerations, enabling analysis of attack techniques, identification of root causes, and implementation of effective countermeasures.
- Data Structures and Algorithms
Module details
Provides introduction to algorithms and underlying data structures. Covers variety of structures including various kinds of trees and graphs and associated problems such as searching, sorting or pathfinding. Introduces general concepts of design and analysis of algorithms.
- Back-end Web Development
Module details
Introduces principles and practices of back-end web development. Focuses on designing and implementing dynamic, data-driven web applications that connect a simple user interface to a back-end database. Develops practical skills in building and deploying web servers, defining application logic, and implementing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations using modern frameworks and secure development techniques.
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
You'll study how to design, build and analyse software systems from first principles. A course like this typically moves from foundational programming and computer architecture in Year 1, covering imperative and object-oriented languages such as Python and Java, discrete mathematics, and how operating systems and networks function, through algorithms, data structures, databases and software engineering in Year 2. Year 3 brings specialist options such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, systems and networks, or human-computer interaction, alongside security, cryptography and a substantial individual project. You'll learn to write efficient code, work in teams and evaluate your own designs.
Who it's for
This course suits those with a solid foundation in mathematics and logical thinking who wish to pursue a career in computing. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among entrants was 80–95 points. You should be prepared for a demanding, technical programme that combines academic study with hands-on project work.
Careers & job market
Across Computer Science courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of completing their degree, with 75% of those working in highly skilled roles. National Graduate Outcomes data shows starting salaries typically range from £25,000 to £35,000 at 15 months; after five years, graduates earn between £29,750 and £42,000. These figures reflect the broader graduate population and are not university-specific guarantees. Check the university's funding pages for information on bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
This course is delivered full-time over 3 years at the University of Westminster, a public university founded in 1838 and located at Cavendish Campus. The BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree is taught in English and is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your qualification is nationally recognised. The university holds a Silver award 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.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 91% |
| another higher-education qualification | 4% |
| an Access course | 3% |
| a Baccalaureate | 1% |
| a foundation course | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
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 I103). 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 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. 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 Westminster →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.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
Still deciding what to study?
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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 | £27,000 | £22,500 – £35,000 | 35 |
| 3 years after | £29,500 | £23,500 – £37,000 | 335 |
| 5 years after | £38,000 | £29,000 – £53,500 | 360 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
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
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: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. 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 · 29% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
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: 205; response rate: 53%. 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
82% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £27,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.2 out of 10: NSS 81.7% · in work or study 82% · continued 81%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Westminster
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 Cavendish Campus
14,051 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 Westminster from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,600 / 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 Westminster’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 Westminster and gov.uk before you apply.
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