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University of Reading · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G400
Computer Science
University of ReadingReading, England
3 yearsDuration
£30,650Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
74%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Reading. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Develop valuable, sought-after computing knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of professions, with our three-year BSc Computer Science degree. Computer science – with the application of data science – has a colossal impact on modern society and is the cornerstone of every digital technology used in our daily lives. You'll join the University of Reading’s Department of Computer Science, where 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Computer Science and Informatics). International tuition fees are £30,650 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Systems
Software Engineering
Computer Networks
Operating Systems
Web Development and Applications
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
UCAS Code:G400
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points No specific subjects required at A level or equivalent. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,650
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£91,950
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 Reading
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £27,500 | £35,000 | £44,000 |
| 5 years | £33,500 | £44,500 | £61,000 |
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
£35,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 39% above UK average salary
This course
£44,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
74%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
76%Learning resources
87%Student voice
65%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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