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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G400
Computer Science
University of EssexColchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£25,050Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Essex. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Computer Science is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. 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. WHY THIS COURSE The BSc (Hons) Computer Science gives you the theory and practical knowledge to understand – and create – computing technologies that make a real impact on the world. You’ll study a broad curriculum shaped by industry partners, gaining the most up-to-date understanding of comp... International tuition fees are £25,050 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 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Computer Architecture and Systems
Database Design and Implementation
Software Engineering Principles
Web Development and Technologies
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Final Year Project
UCAS Code:G400
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ 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
£25,050
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£75,150
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
70%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
75%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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