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BSc Computer Science
Develops programming and computing knowledge for careers using key technologies across many sectors. The programme develops programming, software development, computer systems, data and secure digital services. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
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Students living in Sri Lanka receive an automatic £4,000 tuition fee reduction on full-time self-funded masters (Sept 2027/Jan 2028 entry); the International Undergraduate Scholarship gives £3,000 off fees each year for international students achieving BBB at A-level or equivalent.
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A clearer look at BSc Computer Science
Develops programming and computing knowledge for careers using key technologies across many sectors. The programme develops programming, software development, computer systems, data and secure digital services. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on programming and computational problem-solving, computer systems, software and data, designing and evaluating practical digital solutions. 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
- 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.
- 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 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
Published course content for this programme.
35 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.
- 01Object Oriented Programming IPublished course content
- 02Object Oriented Programming IIPublished course content
- 03Programming laboratoryPublished course content
- 04Internet ServicesPublished course content
- 05Mathematical StructuresPublished course content
- 06Machine FundamentalsPublished course content
- 07Mathematical Methods for Computer SciencePublished course content
- 08Software DesignPublished course content
- 09Academic IntegrityPublished course content
- 10Software EngineeringPublished course content
- 11Team ProjectPublished course content
- 12Operating SystemsPublished course content
- 13DatabasesPublished course content
- 14Algorithms and ComplexityPublished course content
- 15Introduction to Information SecurityPublished course content
- 16Individual ProjectPublished course content
- 17Symbolic Artificial IntelligencePublished course content
- 18Multi-dimensional Data ProcessingPublished course content
- 19Computer and Network SecurityPublished course content
- 20Computational FinancePublished course content
- 21Intelligent Agents and Multi-agent SystemsPublished course content
- 22Machine LearningPublished course content
- 23Applications of CryptographyPublished course content
- 24Critical Infrastructure SecurityPublished course content
- 25Digital ForensicsPublished course content
- 26Malicious SoftwarePublished course content
- 27Smart Cards, RFIDs and Embedded Systems SecurityPublished course content
- 28IT Project ManagementPublished course content
- 29Software Language EngineeringPublished course content
- 30Compilers and Code GenerationPublished course content
- 31Computational OptimisationPublished course content
- 32Functional Programming and ApplicationsPublished course content
- 33Deep LearningPublished course content
- 34Software VerificationPublished course content
- 35Security ManagementPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels AAB-ABB including Computer Science, Mathematics or a related subject
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Students with A-levels considered for direct entry (grades on each course page); International Foundation Year and International Year One offered through the Royal Holloway International Study Centre
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no subscore below 5.5
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on royalholloway.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 Royal Holloway, University of London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.