Study Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Course Highlights

Prepare for the digital future with our Computer Science degree, where you'll gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in technology. Dive into software development, data management and system communication, while learning a variety of programming languages.

With our cutting-edge, regularly updated computing labs and remote access to essential software—along with agreements to download programs directly to your device; you'll have all the tools needed to succeed. You can also opt for a year in industry, with tailored support to help you find the perfect placement, even if you don't initially sign up for it.

This comprehensive curriculum equips you with a broad skill set, covering core topics like programming and hardware, as well as advanced fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and mobile app development. You'll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques, ensuring you’re fully prepared for a range of computing careers or further study.

Graduates of this course have outstanding outcomes, 95% are in work or further study within six months of graduating, with 85% in highly skilled roles - 2022 and 2023 graduate outcomes survey. Whether you aim to enter the workforce immediately or continue your education, you'll be ready to tackle today's tech challenges and shape the innovations of tomorrow.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

This course is delivered in three terms of ten weeks each. In each term, students study 40 credits comprised of either one or two modules. Scheduled contact hours range between approximately 6 and 12 hours per week depending upon the level of study and the complexity of the material being taught.

If studied, the Foundation Year, as with the following years of study, will be taught in three 10-week blocks across an academic year. Each block will comprise of a large 40-credit subject-specific module that includes a breadth of topics and subject skills. You will have on average 12-14 hours of contact time per week during the Foundation Year. There may be variations to this where subject practical or specialist space teaching is included.

This course is delivered primarily through in-person learning supported by online learning materials. Students can expect to take part in labs, workshops, lectures and tutorials. Teaching will be delivered by experienced academics and practitioners in the subject. This will be supplemented by occasional guest lecturers and speakers.

On this course, you should expect to spend an average of 30 – 34 hours per week on independent study which might include following asynchronous learning material on the University's VLE, using the University's library, working with peers and preparing work for assessment.

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the workplace. These will include coursework in the form of programming projects, software artefacts, portfolios of work, written work (e.g. essays) and presentations. In some modules, students will encounter class tests and practical assessments. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate-level employment.

All teaching is delivered by experienced academics and practitioners, with the fundamental principles of the Chester Future Skills Curriculum at its core - building your subject competence, confidence, and key transferable skills to shape you into a world-ready Chester graduate.

Entry Requirements

• Higher Secondary with 75% marks, or Grade A, or GPA 4.5 (or above).
• An equivalent to UK A Level qualification.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.0

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 79

Minimum in Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 61

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 65

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall B2+

With minimum B2 in each bands