BSc (Hons) Computing Science with Software Development (Final Year Entry)
Course options
Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Science
- UCAS Course Code
- G4G5
- Entry Requirements
- SQA Higher National Diploma (HND) in Software Development, with B in each graded unit
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
Why you should choose us
Course Overview
Learn to program the future and gain a solid foundation in a range of computing fields, including managing and storing data for banks and businesses; creating and designing action-packed games; improving web usability and user experience, or developing next generation apps, AI, robotics, cloud computing, big data and lots, lots more.
This course is ideal if you’re a digital native who already lives and breathes computing, whether it’s through solving real-world problems, or coding your own next generation apps and websites, or designing your own games, or building your own hardware. You’re most likely passionate about the contribution computing can, and does, make to humanity, in everything from arts, culture and entertainment, to business, environments, health, communications, and society as a whole. You avidly follow the exciting developments of the field in the press and on blogs, and you can’t wait to contribute your own ideas and creativity to this always-evolving sector.
This course is a top-up degree course specifically designed for suitable candidates who study relevant Advanced Diploma or related programmes overseas. Leveraging the strengths of the school, this course will provide 120 credits of learning, at Level 6, comprising two compulsory modules, and a further four elective modules grouped in four streams - on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Vision, and Human Computer Interaction. Each stream consists of two modules, each module worth 20 credits. Depending on your interests and aspirations, you'll choose two streams as your major for your study.
In core modules, you'll cultivate the essential skills of a computing professional, while in optional modules you'll be able to sample some of the wide range of problems that arise in both research and industry.
You'll also gain transferable skills that will help your long-term development, such as working in teams, project management and presenting ideas.
Additionally, you would receive weekly English language and study support classes delivered by qualified teachers.
Study and Modules
Structure
In this final year degree programme, you’ll be mastering the core material underpinning computer science. You'll study two core modules and a further four elective modules chosen from two of the four streams specifically designed for this course. The elective modules represent the school’s current research and strengths, as well as relevant to the industry’s needs.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 40)Optional B Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 40)Optional C Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 40)Optional D Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 40)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
In this final year, you'll take taught modules and work independently as well as with peers on coursework assignments, which may include developing a piece of software and demonstrating the functionality in class or writing a report on a specific research topic and your work. This will allow you to develop sounding employability skills such as organisation, teamwork and communication skills, which are highly valued by employers.
Assessment
We have a mixture of individual and group assessments. These may include written work, presentations or demonstrations, and exams (closed and/or time-limited assessment). They combine theoretical understanding with practical application and are designed to test the range of skills and competencies required for the learning outcomes of each module. The balance of assessment types varies according to the options chosen. Also, there is an individual project assessed through written work and demonstration or presentation.
You’ll be assessed by a combination of:
-
Examination (typically 20%)
-
Demonstrations and Presentations (typically 25%)
-
Project (30%)
-
Written assignments (typically 25%
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
International fee-paying students. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
SQA Higher National Diploma (HND) in Software Development, with B in each graded unit.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
-
IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.
-
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2024/25 are:
-
International Students: £25,950
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world-leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower-income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.
How to Apply
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information:
Employability
After the Course
As a professional in this rapidly evolving sector, the ability to learn new skills is as important as what you know already. After successfully completing your degree, you’ll have the knowledge to forge an exciting career, continually learning and extending yourself.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Software engineer
- Web or app developer
- Systems analyst
- Data scientist
- Artificial intelligence developer
Discover more on our Careers web pages.