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BSc (Hons) Computer Science Bachelor's degree at Wrexham University

BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Wrexham University is accredited by a recognised UK degree-awarding body, meaning your qualification will be nationally recognised.

BSc (Hons)
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3
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Full-time
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75%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

BSc (Hons) Computer Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Wrexham University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Computer science graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 40% 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.

6.4
/ 10
Solid
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Solid58

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)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Strong75

Stronger evidence Published sample: 175. Cohort 2021-22. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 75% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Solid60

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 60% (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 (Level 4) 6 modules
  • Programming Fundamentals
    Module details

    This module introduces fundamental programming concepts using a contemporary programming language. Upon completion, you will understand programming's role, syntax, and logic within your subject area and apply fundamental techniques to solve contextual problems effectively.

  • Computer Systems and Architecture
    Module details

    This module provides a comprehensive understanding of computer systems and their architecture. It covers hardware, software, and their interactions, providing you with a strong foundation in computer architecture and the practical knowledge of system components and functionalities.

  • Information Security and Governance
    Module details

    This module equips you with the knowledge, skills, and professional mindset to address complex information security challenges, ensure governance, and protect organisational information assets. It emphasises regulatory frameworks and their implementation through policies and procedures in a digital context.

  • Applied Computational Methods
    Module details

    This module introduces the computational and mathematical concepts essential for applications in computer science, software engineering, and cybersecurity. It emphasises the relevance of these concepts in computing and the broader digital industries, aiming to enhance both cognitive and practical skills related to the field of computing.

  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning
    Module details

    This module aims to provide you with a strong foundation in machine learning principles and techniques. By the end of this module, you will be equipped to apply supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms to real-world problems, evaluate the performance of different models, and recognise ethical considerations and potential biases involved in machine learning.

  • Database Systems
    Module details

    This module equips you with the knowledge and skills to design and implement efficient database schemas and structures using SQL, ensuring data integrity. Additionally, the module aims to develop proficiency in utilizing SQL techniques and features to perform queries, manipulate, and manage data from multiple tables, thereby enabling learners to effectively retrieve, manipulate, and manage data within a database.

Year 2 (Level 5) 6 modules
  • Group Project
    Module details

    This module offers essential industry-simulated experience, equipping you to manage tasks, challenges, and scenarios encountered in real-world, group-based digital projects. You will develop skills in organisation, communication, and coordination while focusing on the design, development, and implementation of a digital product aligned with professional methodologies and real-world contexts.

  • Systems Engineering and Project Management
    Module details

    This module explores the concepts and practices essential for managing complex digital projects, emphasising the application of systems engineering principles. It provides a comprehensive understanding of systems engineering methodologies, principles, and processes, alongside advanced project management techniques required to effectively oversee the design, development, and implementation of digital solutions.

  • Cloud and Distributed Architecture and Security
    Module details

    This module introduces the concepts, principles, and technologies underpinning cloud computing, distributed architectures, and security. You will explore the design principles and challenges of cloud and distributed systems, critically examine security risks and mitigation strategies, and investigate various cloud computing models and deployment approaches and develop practical skills in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based and distributed systems to tackle real-world challenges.

  • Data Structures and Algorithms
    Module details

    This module provides a thorough understanding of data structures, including arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, and hash tables. You will explore key algorithmic techniques such as sorting, searching, graph traversal, and dynamic programming. The module emphasises comparing and selecting optimal algorithms based on efficiency and resource utilisation. Additionally, you will enhance your analytical skills by breaking complex problems into manageable sub-problems and designing eff

  • Machine Learning
    Module details

    This module provides you with the knowledge and skills to apply and interpret core machine learning algorithms for regression, classification, clustering, and dimensionality reduction on complex datasets. You will learn to evaluate and optimise models using techniques such as cross-validation, regularisation, and feature selection. Additionally, the module offers hands-on experience in developing comprehensive machine learning pipelines, covering data pre-processing, feature engineering, model s

  • Secure Software Development
    Module details

    This module equips you with a deep understanding of software security fundamentals and its critical role in modern applications. You will identify risks and consequences of insecure development practices while familiarising yourself with industry-standard methodologies for secure software development. Key topics include secure coding practices, design principles, SDLC models, and security testing techniques such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. Additionally, the module covers t

Year 3 (Level 6) 5 modules
  • Project
    Module details

    The project module is designed to prepare you for the tasks and challenges that you may encounter in the workplace after your graduation. Its objectives are to equip you with the skills to independently plan, manage, and report on a substantial, long-term project; apply theoretical knowledge from taught modules to practical, real-world problems; and critically evaluate diverse and often conflicting information from manuals, books, and research journals. Additionally, the project offers an opport

  • Cryptography and Defensive Systems
    Module details

    This module provides a comprehensive understanding of cryptography and defensive systems, blending theoretical foundations with practical applications. You will explore core principles and techniques, including encryption algorithms, cryptographic protocols, and key management. Additionally, the module covers advanced defensive strategies to safeguard sensitive information and secure communication channels. By the end, you will possess the expertise to analyse cryptographic systems, identify vul

  • Deep Learning Implementation
    Module details

    This module offers a comprehensive understanding of deep learning principles and applications. You will develop skills to design, implement, and optimise models for tasks such as image recognition, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning. Through hands-on projects, you will master advanced frameworks, tools, and best practices for data preprocessing, hyperparameter tuning, and debugging, enabling you to apply deep learning techniques to real-world challenges and communicate resul

  • Emergent Technologies
    Module details

    This module equips you with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and their transformative impact on the field of computing. It examines cutting-edge innovations, their foundational principles, and real-world applications. You will develop the skills to critically evaluate and effectively apply these technologies in practical contexts. Additionally, the module fosters creativity and innovation, encouraging you to explore and experiment with novel technological solutions.

  • Data Analysis and Visualisation
    Module details

    This module focuses on the principles of data collection, analysis, and visualisation, equipping you to become a skilled data analyst capable of identifying patterns and extracting insights from diverse data sources. You will explore advanced statistical methods and algorithms, gaining the ability to analyse, visualise, and present data in meaningful ways to unlock new insights. The module also addresses the legal, social, and ethical implications of data analysis and its applications. Through h

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 foundational programming and computer systems from year one, typically in Python and Java, alongside discrete mathematics for computing and how hardware, operating systems and networks execute code. In year two, you'll move to algorithms, data structures, databases and software engineering practices, alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning fundamentals. Year three offers specialist options such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, systems and networks, or human-computer interaction. You'll typically conclude with a substantial individual project where you design and evaluate a software solution, alongside final modules in security, networks and cryptography.

Who it's for

This course suits students with a strong interest in computing and software development. Recent entrants have typically held a UCAS tariff of 48–63 points. Notably, 40% of accepted students came in with another higher-education qualification, so the course welcomes both school leavers and those returning to study. You should be comfortable with problem-solving and logical thinking.

Careers & job market

Across Computer Science courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 75% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. Graduate earnings vary: starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £25,000 to £35,000 nationally; after five years, this rises to £29,750–£42,000. These are national figures from Graduate Outcomes and LEO data, not university-specific guarantees. Your actual outcomes will depend on your choices, experience, and the roles you pursue.

University & format

This BSc (Hons) Computer Science is studied full-time over 3 years at Wrexham University, a university in Wrexham, Wales. Instruction is in English. The degree is awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body and is nationally recognised. Wrexham University is. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships; see the funding pages for details.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
60%
Learning opportunities
55%
Assessment and feedback
36%
Academic Support
70%
Organisation and management
55%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
53%

Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 30%.

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.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entry96-112 typical offer

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

PlacementPublished placement option

Industrial placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Open daysBook An Open Day

See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 96-112. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held another higher-education qualification40% of accepted students came in with another higher-education qualification (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 48 - 63 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Wrexham University's official course page for the current offer.

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

QualificationShare
another higher-education qualification40%
A-levels or equivalent40%
Other15%
a previous degree10%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

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.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

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.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesDEEA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS code4R9Bquote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code 4R9B). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write 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.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results 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.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Wrexham University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Internationalset by the university

Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.

Check fees at Wrexham University →

If you normally live in Wales

Living at homeup to £10,685 / yr
Away from home, outside Londonup to £12,590 / yr
Away from home, in Londonup to £15,720 / yr

2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.

Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
  • Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
  • Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.

Funding matched to this course

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All Wrexham University funding →

Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.

Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.

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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

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£28,000£25,000 – £31,000175
3 years after£23,000£18,000 – £28,00045
5 years after£28,000£20,000 – £32,00040

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 175. Cohort 2021-22.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

75%
in work or further study 15 months on
40%
in highly skilled work or study
60%
continue past their first year
50%
find their work meaningful
50%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate / Junior DeveloperFirst engineering role · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Software EngineerShipping features end-to-end · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / Lead EngineerOwning systems and mentoring · 5–9 yrs
  4. 4Principal / Engineering ManagerArchitecture or leading teams · 9+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Computer Science nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£28,000
£25,000 – £35,000
After 3 years LEO
£23,000
£23,375 – £33,000
After 5 years LEO
£28,000
£29,750 – £42,000
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £21,500 – £43,500

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.

75 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

45% working10% working and studying20% in further study40% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 175. 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.

This course £28,000Peer median £34,500Middle 50% £29,000–£43,000
22nd percentile

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.

  • Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
  • Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
  • Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsSOC 2020 31 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,828
  • Secretarial and related occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
  • Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733

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: 35; 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.

85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Computer Science courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
75%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

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.

Where they work

  • Tech companies
  • Banks & fintech
  • Consultancies
  • Government (GDS) & startups

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold.

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Where graduates go

75% 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.

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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 6.4 out of 10: NSS 57.7% · in work or study 75% · continued 60%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Wrexham University

All students8,560
International22.9%
Aged 25+65.3%

Computing across the UK

Students205,990
Aged 25+31.2%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Wrexham University, Wrexham

1,151 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 400Shoplifting 217Anti Social Behaviour 203Criminal Damage Arson 95Public Order 79

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 Wrexham University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by Wrexham University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. 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 Wrexham 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 Wrexham University and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 48 - 63 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by Wrexham University. Most accepted students held another higher-education qualification. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Computer science graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 40% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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