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01Academic route
Your qualification fit
Sri Lankan GCE A-levels accepted for direct entry to year 1; offers equivalent to the UK A-level requirement on each course page. Those who have completed year 1 at a Sri Lankan university may be considered for year 1 or 2
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at University of Leicester
Automatic International Merit Scholarship of £5,000 off tuition per year for eligible UG and PGT applicants; competitive Global Excellence Scholarships (£7,000 off PG fees, 10 awards) and International Citizens of Change Scholarships (up to £10,000 a year for UG, 10 awards). Details for 2027 intakes are still to be confirmed.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at BSc Computer Science
Covers the core foundations of computing, programming and managing real-world software projects. A four-year route with a placement year is available.
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
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Review the current compulsory and optional modules for your intended intake before applying.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
Typical offer ABB
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan GCE A-levels accepted for direct entry to year 1; offers equivalent to the UK A-level requirement on each course page. Those who have completed year 1 at a Sri Lankan university may be considered for year 1 or 2
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More Computing & IT courses at University of Leicester
Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on le.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 Leicester before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
BSc Computer Science at University of Leicester | Fees & Entry | GEC