A Computer Science degree: future-ready skills, Industry expertise and unmatched support
About the Placement Year
A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.
It will enable you to:
- apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting
- build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in
- develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace
- get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.
Support from St Mary’s every step of the way
Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.
Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.
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Subject Lead - Computer Science BSc
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Course content
Modules
Our Computer Science programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice, ensuring graduates are career-ready. Students gain hands-on experience through industry guest lectures, workshops, hackathons, job fairs, and tech meet-ups—building a strong understanding of the industry and real-world applications of their skills.
Collaboration with industry partners enhances professional networks and provides insight into current technological challenges. Career-focused modules further prepare students for the workplace, including a team project in the second year, where students develop software solutions for real clients, and an advanced topics in Computer Science module in the final year, featuring talks from industry experts. Final-year dissertations also encourage students to undertake projects with real-world impact.
Throughout the course, students develop expertise in key areas, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analysis and user experience (UX).
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
Entry requirements
2025 and 2026 entries
Start date
Standard offer
120 - undefined UCAS points
Contextual offer
96 UCAS points
About Contextual Offer:
Not sure about your grades? We consider all factors when reviewing your application, as we know not everyone has the same support to reach their potential. So we may make a contextual offer below the standard Tariff if you meet our criteria.
We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:
- subjects studied at Level 3
- your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
- non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
- your references and motivation.
GCSE
Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English Language.
We offer GCSE equivalency tests for those who need to improve their GCSE grades.
UCAS Personal statement support
Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.
Further Information
For more information about entry requirements please get in touch.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees
Home
£9,535
International
£17,100
(£1200 during placement year)
*Please note: these fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
For more information on foundation year fees for home students, please check the details on our tuition fee page.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
Additional costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.
Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.
For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.
Scholarships
Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students .
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
How the degree is taught
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
Engage with partners, such as the Ministry of Defence and FIFA.
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Career opportunities
On our Computer Science degree, you will develop essential transferrable skills like communication, flexibility, and creative problem-solving.
Exceptional graduate outcomes
Our Computer Science BSc is hands-on. We focus on employability. As a result, 96% of Simmies are in employment, vocation, or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA, 2024).
Contact our Career Services at careers@stmarys.ac.uk for further information on work and postgraduate opportunities.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of undefined include:
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