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University degree
Computer Science
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 31% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree is designed for students looking to build a solid foundation in programming, AI, and data science, preparing them for impactful careers in tech. Through hands-on projects, industry-aligned modules, and access to advanced facilities, you’ll develop critical problem-solving and analytical skills to meet the demands of an evolving digital landscape. Graduates often pursue roles in software development, cybersecurity, and AI, benefiting from connections with industry leaders and real-world insights integrated into the course, ensuring career readiness in a high-demand field.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts1%
64-79 pts2%
80-95 pts9%
96-111 pts12%
112-127 pts12%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts8%
160-175 pts4%
How they qualified
81% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels81%
other higher education8%
another degree7%
an Access course2%
the IB1%
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120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
69%
Continue past first year
79%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£27,000
After 15 months
£32,000
3 years on
£39,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Process, plant and machine operatives7%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled29%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled18%
Sales occupations5%
Skilled trades occupations4%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled18%
Elementary occupations4%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
79%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching75%
Assessment & feedback72%
Academic support72%
Well organised76%
Learning resources83%
Student community83%
In students' own words
★★★★☆
Genuinely worthwhile
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: you finish with a portfolio that recruiters take seriously. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — local cost …
Postgraduate · Part-time
★★★★☆
Exceeded expectations
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if you share a house…
Third year · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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