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University of Exeter · Exeter

BSc Computer Science

UndergraduateComputing & ITPlacement year option

A BCS-accredited degree covering programming, software engineering and computer systems, also available with an industrial placement year. Leads to software and technology careers.

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Exeter

For 2027/28 entry the University offers 150 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate taught Exeter Excellence Scholarships for international students, each worth £15,000 as a tuition fee reduction (undergraduate awards each year).

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BSc Computer Science

A BCS-accredited degree covering programming, software engineering and computer systems, also available with an industrial placement year. Leads to software and technology 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.

31 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
    Fundamentals of Machine LearningModule COM1011
  2. 02
    ProgrammingModule ECM1400
  3. 03
    Social and Professional Issues of the Information AgeModule ECM1407
  4. 04
    Object-Oriented ProgrammingModule ECM1410
  5. 05
    Computers and the InternetModule ECM1413
  6. 06
    Data Structures and AlgorithmsModule ECM1414
  7. 07
    Discrete Mathematics for Computer ScienceModule ECM1415
  8. 08
    Computational MathematicsModule ECM1416
  9. 09
    Team ProjectModule COM2020
  10. 10
    Functional ProgrammingModule COM2413
  11. 11
    Software DevelopmentModule ECM2414
  12. 12
    Database Theory and DesignModule ECM2419
  13. 13
    Network and Computer SecurityModule ECM2426
  14. 14
    Outside the box: Computer Science Research and ApplicationsModule ECM2427
  15. 15
    Web DevelopmentModule COM2021
  16. 16
    Artificial Intelligence and ApplicationsModule ECM2423
  17. 17
    Mobile and Ubiquitous ComputingModule ECM2425
  18. 18
    The C FamilyModule ECM2433
  19. 19
    Industrial PlacementModule ECM3419
  20. 20
    Individual Literature Review and ProjectModule ECM3401
  21. 21
    Data Science at ScaleModule COM3021
  22. 22
    Computer VisionModule COM3024
  23. 23
    Social Networks and Text AnalysisModule COM3029
  24. 24
    Security Assessment and ValidationModule COM3030
  25. 25
    Probabilistic Machine LearningModule COM3031
  26. 26
    Enterprise ComputingModule ECM3408
  27. 27
    Nature-Inspired ComputationModule ECM3412
  28. 28
    Computability and ComplexityModule ECM3422
  29. 29
    Algorithms that Changed the WorldModule ECM3428
  30. 30
    High-Performance ComputingModule ECM3446
  31. 31
    Commercial and Industrial ExperienceModule EMP3001

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 AAA–AAB (IB 36–34)
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan A Levels considered for direct entry in line with the standard GCE A level requirements
English (IELTS)
6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any section

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