A BCS-accredited degree covering programming, infrastructure, web development and problem-solving, taught by staff with close industry links. A version with an industrial year is also available for students who want work experience.
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Sri Lankan A-Levels: BBB–CCC, including grade B in specified subjects. Lower scores may be considered for degrees with an integrated foundation year. International Foundation Programme: CCCD (30-week) or CCCC (15-week).
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at Aberystwyth University
The Aberystwyth Sri Lanka Scholarship gives £2,000 off tuition fees for every taught year of an undergraduate degree. Postgraduates with a first-class-equivalent degree can get the £3,000 Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship. Both are for self-funded students, and eligible international students can also receive free university accommodation through the International Accommodation Award.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at BSc Computer Science
A BCS-accredited degree covering programming, infrastructure, web development and problem-solving, taught by staff with close industry links. A version with an industrial year is also available for students who want work experience.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on programming and computational problem-solving, computer systems, software and data, designing and evaluating practical digital solutions. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
Programming and computational problem-solving
Computer systems, software and data
Designing and evaluating practical digital solutions
Design and build software solutions.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
Programming
Algorithmic thinking
Systems analysis
Technical project work
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy logical problem-solving and want a broad technical foundation for digital careers. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
Software developer
Systems analyst
IT consultant
Technical solutions specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
18 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
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Introduction to Computer InfrastructurePublished course content
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Introduction to ProgrammingPublished course content
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Problems and SolutionsPublished course content
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Programming Using an Object-Oriented LanguagePublished course content
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Study Skills for Computer SciencePublished course content
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Web Development and Information SecurityPublished course content
Computer Graphics and GamesPublished course content
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Mobile Development with iOSPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
UCAS tariff 120–136 (Sri Lankan A-Levels: typically BBB–CCC)
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan A-Levels: BBB–CCC, including grade B in specified subjects. Lower scores may be considered for degrees with an integrated foundation year. International Foundation Programme: CCCD (30-week) or CCCC (15-week).
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on courses.aber.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Aberystwyth University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
BSc Computer Science at Aberystwyth University | Fees & Entry | GEC