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BSc Computer Science
A three-year degree building computing and data science knowledge for a wide range of technology careers. A version with an industrial year is also offered.
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Potential funding at University of Reading
Master's Excellence Scholarships of £4,000–£10,000 off tuition for 2027/28 international masters students (automatic, merit-based); Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship of £6,000 a year towards living costs for undergraduates; £5,000 International Foundation Excellence Scholarship.
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A clearer look at BSc Computer Science
A three-year degree building computing and data science knowledge for a wide range of technology careers. A version with an industrial year is also offered.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on data preparation, exploration and visualisation, statistical modelling and machine-learning methods, turning complex evidence into useful decisions. 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
- Data preparation, exploration and visualisation
- Statistical modelling and machine-learning methods
- Turning complex evidence into useful decisions
- Programming and computational problem-solving
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Python or analytical programming
- Statistical reasoning
- Data visualisation
- Model evaluation and communication
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 combining programming, statistics and problem-solving to extract meaning from complex data. 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:
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Machine-learning or analytics specialist
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.
- 01Computer Systems ArchitecturePublished course content
- 02DatabasesPublished course content
- 03Mathematics and ComputationPublished course content
- 04Imperative ProgrammingPublished course content
- 05Object-Oriented ProgrammingPublished course content
- 06Applications of Computer SciencePublished course content
- 07Data Structures and AlgorithmsPublished course content
- 08Operating Systems and Computer NetworkingPublished course content
- 09Artificial IntelligencePublished course content
- 10Programming in PythonPublished course content
- 11Software Systems DesignPublished course content
- 12Software Engineering and Professional DevelopmentPublished course content
- 13Degree ProjectPublished course content
- 14Virtual Reality, Games and GraphicsPublished course content
- 15Data Integration and Information VisualisationPublished course content
- 16Machine LearningPublished course content
- 17Image Analysis and Visual IntelligencePublished course content
- 18Blockchain and SecurityPublished course content
- 19Text Mining and Natural Language ProcessingPublished course content
- 20Cloud-based AI SolutionsPublished course content
- 21Fees for International Students pagePublished course content
- 22Tuition feesPublished course content
- 23Financial support for your studiesPublished course content
- 24Become a Global Sustainability Leaders ScholarPublished course content
- 25Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship schemePublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-level ABB
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A-Levels or London A-Levels considered for direct entry; lower A-Level scores can enter the International Foundation Programme
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no component below 5.5
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on reading.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 Reading before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.