Computer Science BSc (Hons)

<strong>Do you want to be part of the digital revolution thats shaping our world? Our BSc Computer Science programme is your gateway to an exciting and fulfilling future.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Course outline</strong><br/><br/>Accredited* by the British Computer Society (BCS) to achieve a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) qualification, this course prepares you for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector. <br/><br/>This programme is meticulously designed to teach you the fundamentals of computer science that can be applied to the latest trends, to keep you ahead of the curve. From mastering code to exploring the world of AI, youll be equipped with the knowledge and skills that top tech employers look out for.<br/><br/>We know theory alone wont cut it in the real world, so this course prioritises practical experience through real-world projects, placements, and industry collaborations to help you build a strong portfolio before you graduate.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Professionally accredited* – Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £31,400 one year after graduating (Computing; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent prospects - Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Computer Science; Complete University Guide, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (Guardian, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Where can this degree take me?</strong><br/><br/>The transferable skills that our computer science programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:<br/><br/><br/>• Software engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Cloud engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• DevOps engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Security analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Technical consultant<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Web developer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Business analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Graduate data engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Microsoft, IBM UK Ltd, Barclays Bank, BAE Systems, Amazon, Deloitte, Vodafone, and Sony.<br/><br/><strong>Professional accreditation</strong><br/>*This programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2025.

Aston University was ranked 22nd in the Guardian University Guide, 2023, and aims to be the UK's leading university for students aspiring to succeed in business. Located in Birmingham, Aston’s inspiring teaching, original research, and enterprise expertise deliver impact locally and around the globe.<br/><br/>Aston is a Top 25 University (Guardian, 2023) as well as being in the top 20 for Earnings, with graduates’ average salary being £34,800 five years after graduation (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2022). We are ranked 16th in UK by this measure.<br/><br/><br/>Students are supported on their path to well-paying jobs by over 2,000 Undergraduate work placements (academic year 2021-22), helping them gain real world experience whilst they study.