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BSc Computer Science

UndergraduateComputing & IT

A three-year computing degree covering programming, algorithms and modern applications such as AI and virtual reality, shaped by the department's research and industry links. Suits strong mathematics students aiming for software or technical careers.

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01Academic route

Your qualification fit

Sri Lankan GCE A-Levels mapped to Durham offers: ABB-level courses need ABB (85%/74%/74%), AAB-level need AAB (85%/85%/74%), AAA-level need AAA (all 85%+), up to AAA (90%/90%/85%) for A*A*A courses. Students who do not meet direct entry can take a pathway/foundation programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.

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02English evidence

IELTS or an alternative

6.5 overall, no component below 6.0 (Durham Band B)

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03Funding

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at Durham University

Inspiring Excellence Scholarships of £5,000 or £10,000 for outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate students; the Business School also lists its own masters scholarships for 2027 entry.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BSc Computer Science

A three-year computing degree covering programming, algorithms and modern applications such as AI and virtual reality, shaped by the department's research and industry links. Suits strong mathematics students aiming for software or technical careers.

This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on machine learning and intelligent systems, data, algorithms and model evaluation, responsible ai and real-world implementation. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Machine learning and intelligent systems
  • Data, algorithms and model evaluation
  • Responsible AI and real-world implementation
  • Programming and computational problem-solving

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Algorithmic problem-solving
  • Model development and testing
  • Programming with data
  • Responsible technology evaluation

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.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students with a strong interest in computation who want to design, evaluate and apply intelligent systems responsibly. 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:

  • AI or machine-learning specialist
  • Data scientist
  • Intelligent-systems developer
  • AI solutions 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.

15 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
    Advanced Computer SystemsPublished course content
  2. 02
    Applied SecurityPublished course content
  3. 03
    Computational Modelling in the Humanities and Social SciencesPublished course content
  4. 04
    Computer Science into SchoolsPublished course content
  5. 05
    Computer VisionPublished course content
  6. 06
    CryptographyPublished course content
  7. 07
    Deep LearningPublished course content
  8. 08
    Human–AI Interaction DesignPublished course content
  9. 09
    Interactive Media, Gaming and VR/AR TechnologiesPublished course content
  10. 10
    Introduction to Music ComputingPublished course content
  11. 11
    Networks and their StructurePublished course content
  12. 12
    Parallel Scientific ComputingPublished course content
  13. 13
    Recommender SystemsPublished course content
  14. 14
    Reinforcement LearningPublished course content
  15. 15
    Year AbroadPublished 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
A-levels A*AA including A in Mathematics (UK requirement; Sri Lankan A-level equivalents on the South Asia page)
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan GCE A-Levels mapped to Durham offers: ABB-level courses need ABB (85%/74%/74%), AAB-level need AAB (85%/85%/74%), AAA-level need AAA (all 85%+), up to AAA (90%/90%/85%) for A*A*A courses. Students who do not meet direct entry can take a pathway/foundation programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.
English (IELTS)
6.5 overall, no component below 6.0 (Durham Band B)

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