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University degree

Computer Science

Ravensbourne University London · London
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Computer science is the study of computation: the principles that govern what can be computed, the algorithms and data structures that make computation efficient, and the systems and software that bring those abstractions into practical use. It is a discipline with both a rigorous theoretical foundation and an enormous range of applications, spanning everything from artificial intelligence and machine learning to operating systems, cybersecurity, and digital media. Graduates who combine scientific depth with creative technical thinking are in demand across virtually every sector of the modern economy.

At Ravensbourne University London, this three-year, full-time BSc builds on the university's reputation for innovation in design and digital media, offering a curriculum that develops core computer science skills within a creative and digitally oriented environment. You will study programming, algorithms, software engineering, data structures, and systems design, developing the technical competencies that underpin professional practice in computing. Ravensbourne's distinctive character means the programme is shaped by a culture of making and building, and you will work on projects that connect theoretical knowledge to practical output.

London's position as a global technology hub provides a fitting backdrop, with access to a thriving ecosystem of technology companies, startups, and creative agencies. The typical entry tariff of 72 points reflects an open and inclusive approach to admissions that values potential and commitment.

Computer science graduates from Ravensbourne find roles in software development, web and application development, data analytics, user experience, game development, and the creative technology sector that sits at the intersection of computing and creative practice. The London location provides ready access to employers across the full range of technology industries. Many graduates also go on to postgraduate study in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or cybersecurity, developing specialisms that open further career options.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts10%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts5%
How they qualified
88% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels88%
Other6%
an Access course4%
no formal qualifications2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
66%
Student satisfaction
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled25%
Sales occupations30%
Elementary occupations10%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Secretarial and related occupations5%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled5%
Caring personal services5%
What students say National Student Survey
66%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching70%
Assessment & feedback66%
Academic support70%
Well organised63%
Learning resources52%
Student community62%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Ravensbourne University London's own site.
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Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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