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Birkbeck, University of London · London

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

UndergraduateComputing & ITPlacement year option

Covers programming, algorithms, databases, networks and software engineering. Available with a placement year or a foundation year; leads to developer and IT careers.

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Sri Lankan GCE A-levels or IB considered for direct entry (A-level grades mapped to UK tariff); ND/HND with Merit/Distinction at department discretion

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarships of £1,000–£5,000 for autumn 2026 starters and £3,000 for January 2027 postgraduate starters; a Global Future Scholarship reduces first-year full-time master's fees to the Home rate.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Covers programming, algorithms, databases, networks and software engineering. Available with a placement year or a foundation year; leads to developer and IT careers.

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.

25 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
    Starting in October 2027Published course content
  2. 02
    Introduction to Computer SystemsPublished course content
  3. 03
    Introduction to Database TechnologyPublished course content
  4. 04
    Introduction to ProgrammingPublished course content
  5. 05
    Mathematics for ComputingPublished course content
  6. 06
    Object Oriented ProgrammingPublished course content
  7. 07
    Problem Solving for ProgrammingPublished course content
  8. 08
    Professional Issues in Computing (Level 4)Published course content
  9. 09
    Systems Analysis and DesignPublished course content
  10. 10
    Computer NetworkingPublished course content
  11. 11
    Computer Organisation and Systems SoftwarePublished course content
  12. 12
    Data Structures and AlgorithmsPublished course content
  13. 13
    Database Management (Level 5)Published course content
  14. 14
    Information Security (Level 5)Published course content
  15. 15
    Software Engineering IPublished course content
  16. 16
    Software and Programming I (Level 5)Published course content
  17. 17
    Software and Programming IIPublished course content
  18. 18
    Software and Programming IIIPublished course content
  19. 19
    Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningPublished course content
  20. 20
    Cloud ComputingPublished course content
  21. 21
    Deep Learning and Generative AIPublished course content
  22. 22
    Mobile ComputingPublished course content
  23. 23
    Natural Language Processing ApplicationsPublished course content
  24. 24
    Server-Side Web ProgrammingPublished course content
  25. 25
    BSc Computer Science projectPublished course content

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
112 UCAS points (e.g. A-levels BBC) including mathematics or a science
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan GCE A-levels or IB considered for direct entry (A-level grades mapped to UK tariff); ND/HND with Merit/Distinction at department discretion
English (IELTS)
6.5 overall, 6.0 in each sub-test

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How we help

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  1. We check your eligibility and documents.
  2. We prepare and submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London.
  3. We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
  4. We guide your Student visa application.

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on bbk.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 Birkbeck, University of London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.