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UndergraduateMaster of Computing (with Honours)UCAS: H103

Computer Science with professional placement or study abroad

University of Bath
Bath, England
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5 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£39,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the MCompu (H) Computer Science with professional placement or study abroad at University of Bath. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Develop theoretical and practical abilities in software design, development and experimentation, to become an innovative computing professional. This course is for you if you’re interested in studying computer science but want to wait until later in your degree before deciding what area to specialise in. It's a broad-ranging course providing you with the knowledge to apply computer science methods to new and emerging computing problems, and learn skills highly valued by employers. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £39,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Data Structures and Algorithms
Software Engineering Principles
Computer Systems and Architecture
Interactive Systems Design
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Individual Research Project in Computer Science
UCAS Code:H103
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A

Typical offer: A*A*A in three A levels including A in Mathematics. Contextual offer: A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A in Mathematics. A level alternative offer: A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A in Mathematics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics. Standard Level in Mathematics If you are studying Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in the Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. We do not accept Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics. If you are studying Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches we may be able to consider you. In this case the contextual offer is 36 points overall and 7, 6, 5 or 6, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in the Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. We do not accept Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,000

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£160,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bath

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£35,000£39,000£50,000
3 years£31,500£39,000£57,000
5 years£39,500£55,000£76,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£39,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 72% above UK average salary
This course
£55,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £16,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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