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BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Builds core skills in applied mathematics, programming and system development for real business needs. A four-year placement route is available.
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Potential funding at York St John University
International undergraduates at the York campus get a £1,000 first-year scholarship (not for one-year top-up degrees). For postgraduates the page points to external Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships plus alumni scholarships.
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A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Builds core skills in applied mathematics, programming and system development for real business needs. A four-year placement route 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
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.
- 013 compulsory modules in semester 1Published course content
- 023 compulsory modules in semester 2Published course content
- 03CodingPublished course content
- 04Software development and testing toolsPublished course content
- 05Problem solvingPublished course content
- 06TeamworkPublished course content
- 07Time managementPublished course content
- 08HTMLPublished course content
- 09JavascriptPublished course content
- 10Linux OSPublished course content
- 11Linux programmingPublished course content
- 12Systems thinkingPublished course content
- 13Java Programming LanguagePublished course content
- 14Java Object ModelPublished course content
- 15Event Driven ProgrammingPublished course content
- 16Java Multi-ThreadingPublished course content
- 17Distributed Programming with Java-RMIPublished course content
- 18Software Development Tools – IDE, JunitPublished course content
- 191 compulsory dissertation module across semesters 1 and 2Published course content
- 202 compulsory modules in semester 1Published course content
- 212 optional modules in semester 2Published course content
- 22Web technologies and development toolsPublished course content
- 23Web 3.0Published course content
- 24BlockchainPublished course content
- 25Deployment methods and toolsPublished course content
- 26Seminars and workshopsPublished course content
- 27Laboratory sessionsPublished course content
- 28Supported Open LearningPublished course content
- 29Guest talks and tripsPublished course content
- 30Written portfoliosPublished course content
- 31ExamsPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 104 UCAS tariff points and 3 GCSEs at C/4 including English Language and Maths
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A-Levels: 3 passes at C (Credit) or higher for direct degree entry. Foundation year: 3 A-Level subjects at minimum grade S (SSS) and at least 5 O-Level passes.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
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