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University degree

Computer Science

University of the West of England, Bristol · Bristol
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Explore a Computer Science with Foundation degree with AI expertise, real world projects, industry links, and diverse career paths in a thriving high-tech city. Study Computer Science in one of Bristol's leading tech hubs and gain skills in AI, software development, and problem-solving. Learn from experts, work on real projects, and access placements with major employers, preparing you for careers from software engineering to AI research.

Our Computer Science and Information Management courses are ranked 401-450 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Computer science is vital to the economy, in the UK and worldwide. From online retailing, satellite navigation, enterprise software development and intelligent systems, computer-based solutions transform every part of our lives.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts35%
80-95 pts45%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts5%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
access5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
75%
In professional / skilled jobs
80%
Continue past first year
100%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£32,000
3 years on
£41,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
100%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching73%
Assessment & feedback72%
Academic support51%
Well organised69%
Learning resources77%
Student community74%
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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 University of the West of England, Bristol's own site.
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Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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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