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Queen Mary University of London · London

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

UndergraduateComputing & ITPlacement year option

Core computer science degree with options to add a year of industrial experience, a year abroad or an integrated MSci. Suits strong maths or science students aiming for software development and technology careers.

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Potential funding at Queen Mary University of London

Global Talent and Global Excellence scholarships for international students: up to £20,000 for September 2027 undergraduates, up to £8,000 for September 2027 postgraduates, and up to £7,000 for January 2027 masters entrants.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Core computer science degree with options to add a year of industrial experience, a year abroad or an integrated MSci. Suits strong maths or science students aiming for software development 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.

36 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
    Procedural ProgrammingModule ECS401U · 15 credits
  2. 02
    Computer Systems and NetworksModule ECS404U · 15 credits
  3. 03
    Logic and Discrete StructuresModule ECS407U · 15 credits
  4. 04
    Professional and Research PracticeModule ECS427U · 15 credits
  5. 05
    Object Oriented ProgrammingModule ECS414U · 15 credits
  6. 06
    Fundamentals of Web TechnologyModule ECS417U · 15 credits
  7. 07
    Automata and Formal LanguagesModule ECS421U · 15 credits
  8. 08
    Software EngineeringModule ECS505U · 15 credits
  9. 09
    Probability and MatricesModule ECS509U · 15 credits
  10. 10
    Database Systems () (pre requisite for)Module ECS519U · 15 credits
  11. 11
    Algorithms and Data StructuresModule ECS529U · 15 credits
  12. 12
    Software Engineering ProjectModule ECS506U · 15 credits
  13. 13
    Operating SystemsModule ECS518U · 15 credits
  14. 14
    Graphical User InterfacesModule ECS522U · 15 credits
  15. 15
    Internet Protocols and ApplicationsModule ECS524U · 15 credits
  16. 16
    ProjectModule ECS635U · 30 credits
  17. 17
    Data MiningModule ECS607U · 15 credits
  18. 18
    Computer GraphicsModule ECS610U · 15 credits
  19. 19
    Web ProgrammingModule ECS639U · 15 credits
  20. 20
    Big Data ProcessingModule ECS640U · 15 credits
  21. 21
    Embedded SystemsModule ECS642U · 15 credits
  22. 22
    Computability, Complexity and AlgorithmsModule ECS651U · 15 credits
  23. 23
    Multi-platform Games DevelopmentModule ECS657U · 15 credits
  24. 24
    Further Object Oriented ProgrammingModule ECS658U · 15 credits
  25. 25
    Computational ImagingModule ECS669U
  26. 26
    Project (continued)Module ECS635U · 30 credits
  27. 27
    Product DevelopmentModule ECS622U · 15 credits
  28. 28
    Digital Media and Social NetworksModule ECS637U · 15 credits
  29. 29
    Bayesian Decision and Risk AnalysisModule ECS647U · 15 credits
  30. 30
    Compilers () (pre requisite)Module ECS652U · 15 credits
  31. 31
    Security EngineeringModule ECS655U · 15 credits
  32. 32
    Distributed SystemsModule ECS656U · 15 credits
  33. 33
    Neural Networks and Deep LearningModule ECS659U · 15 credits
  34. 34
    User Experience DesignModule ECS661U · 15 credits
  35. 35
    Advanced Group ProjectModule ECS7019U · 30 credits
  36. 36
    Machine LearningModule ECS708U · 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

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Academic
Typical offer AAA at A-Level including Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan students with A-Levels are considered for undergraduate degrees (grades per course); students below requirements may be considered for Foundation Programmes
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, 5.5 in each band

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