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Anglia Ruskin University · Cambridge

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

UndergraduateComputing & ITPlacement year option

An accredited degree in Cambridge combining core computing with software development, mobile apps, security, cloud and networking. It includes live briefs with employers and preparation for CCNA certification, and a placement-year version is available.

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01Academic route

Your qualification fit

Two GCE A-Level passes (or local Sri Lankan A-Levels) at grade C or above in relevant subjects, or a recognised foundation programme. ARU College offers foundation and first-year routes for students who do not qualify.

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at Anglia Ruskin University

International undergraduates automatically get a fee discount of up to £5,000 (lower award) or £7,000 (higher award) over the course, with £2,000 or £4,000 off the first year. The International Postgraduate Scholarship gives up to £4,000 to MBA students and ARU graduates.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Computer Science

An accredited degree in Cambridge combining core computing with software development, mobile apps, security, cloud and networking. It includes live briefs with employers and preparation for CCNA certification, and a placement-year version is available.

This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on software design and maintainable development, testing, quality and collaborative delivery, requirements, architecture and the software lifecycle. 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

  • Software design and maintainable development
  • Testing, quality and collaborative delivery
  • Requirements, architecture and the software lifecycle
  • Programming and computational problem-solving

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Programming
  • Software design
  • Testing and debugging
  • Team-based development

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 like building dependable digital products and improving them through structured design, coding and testing. 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 engineer
  • Application developer
  • Quality-assurance engineer
  • Technical consultant

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.

21 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.

  1. 01
    Introduction to Programming30 credits
  2. 02
    Computer Systems30 credits
  3. 03
    Software Principles30 credits
  4. 04
    Operating Systems15 credits
  5. 05
    Core Mathematics for Computing15 credits
  6. 06
    Database Design and Implementation15 credits
  7. 07
    Software Engineering30 credits
  8. 08
    Ruskin Module15 credits
  9. 09
    Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures15 credits
  10. 10
    Network Routing15 credits
  11. 11
    Digital Security15 credits
  12. 12
    Computing Research Methodologies15 credits
  13. 13
    Professional Issues: Computing and Society15 credits
  14. 14
    Image Processing15 credits
  15. 15
    Final Project30 credits
  16. 16
    Cloud Computing15 credits
  17. 17
    Artificial Intelligence () *15 credits
  18. 18
    Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures () *15 credits
  19. 19
    Computer Graphics Programming () *15 credits
  20. 20
    Distributed Programming () *15 credits
  21. 21
    Human Computer Interaction () *15 credits

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
Sri Lankan A-Levels: two passes at grade C or above in relevant subjects (check course page for tariff)
Sri Lankan qualifications
Two GCE A-Level passes (or local Sri Lankan A-Levels) at grade C or above in relevant subjects, or a recognised foundation programme. ARU College offers foundation and first-year routes for students who do not qualify.
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, no element below 5.5

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  4. We guide your Student visa application.

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on aru.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 Anglia Ruskin University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.