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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G403
Computer Science (Including Foundation Year)
University of EssexColchester, England
4 yearsDuration
£20,475Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Essex, the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Including Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Computer Science (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree. You’ll build a strong foundation in core computer science theory and explore its cutting-edge real-world applications, preparing you to create the technologies of tomorrow. If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study. WHY THIS COURSE The BSc (Hons) Computer Science (including Foundation Year) gives you the theory and practical knowledge to understand – and create – computing tech... International tuition fees are £20,475 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Programming Fundamentals
Mathematical Methods and Analysis
Digital Systems and Logic
Data Structures and Algorithms
Software Engineering Principles
Computer Networks and Security
Database Systems and SQL
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
UCAS Code:G403
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,475
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£81,900
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £26,500 | £33,500 | £45,500 |
| 5 years | £35,500 | £45,500 | £63,000 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 42% above UK average salary
This course
£45,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £12,000 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
68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
81%Learning opportunities
74%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
91%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
59%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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