Computer Science (with optional placement year)
University of SuffolkCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with optional placement year) at University of Suffolk. Based in Ipswich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our flexible BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree equips you with the practical industry knowledge you need to meet the demand for skilled computing professionals. The course offers a flexible computing curriculum with diverse learning pathways, with the freedom to forge your own course by selecting specialist modules. You’ll benefit from the resources of leading tech giants Amazon Web Services, Juniper, Oracle, and our new Google Student Club, and experience world-class specialist labs at our state-of-the-art DigiTech Centre, which is home to over 150 high-tech ICT companies and BT’s innovat... International tuition fees are £15,690 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC |
| 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 | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,690
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Suffolk
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £20,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £33,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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